For well over a decade, MONOLORD have caused mass riff hypnosis with longform epics steeped in repetition, volume, and heaviness. One of heavy musics most consistent and beloved bands, MONOLORD are gearing up for their next chapter with a new album titled Neverending.

In looking for a new take on the genre, MONOLORD approached the legendary producer Sylvia Massy, known for her work with Tool, System of a Down, and Johnny Cash, among many more. The payoff from this new process is undeniable. Neverending feels like the culmination of 13 years of heavy, molten music, with a keen eye towards creating a sharper album. The recording of this album is an example of the spirit of MONOLORDs camaraderie, says bassist Mika Hkki. Weve looked back and seen for the first time how much we have done as a band collectively, and realized what an intense 13 years it has been.

“The lyrics on this album are more personal than before because I went through some major life changes in the last couple of years, guitarist/vocalist Thomas Jger says. I usually write about religion and how people are superstitious, but this record is more about relationships between people. But its not all about me. Sometimes Im writing from another persons perspective.

Neverendings lead single You Bastard offers listeners a sharp contrast: A propulsive groove offset by lyrics about suicide. Theres two sides to suicide, Jger points out. Theres the person who commits suicide and the people who gets left behind…The choruses represent the person left behind, and that person is calling the other a bastardbut its not pointing fingers or saying, You suck. Its more like, You left me here with all the bullshit. Its an understanding that life is not easy.”

Though it might not be immediately obvious, album opener Iodine was inspired by 70’s rock epics like Lynyrd Skynyrds Free Bird, The Eagles Hotel California, and Led Zeppelins No Quarter.” Elsewhere, album closer Its Neverending is the first MONOLORD song that Jger doesnt sing on. Instead, the death-metal style vocals are performed by former Entombed bassist Jrgen Sandstrm, (also of Grave, Domedagen and Firespawn.)

13 years on, MONOLORDs path takes a new turn, and Neverending becomes the bands most befitting album title. It’s been a wild ride and still is, says drummer Esben Willems. I’ve spent a quarter of my life in this band. Looking back, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished along the way, and in many ways, this album feels like the essence of everything we’ve done so far. My mindset is the same it’s always been, to be the absolute best the three of us can be.

*** Indie Exclusive ***
UPC: 781676565511
Label: Relapse
Release Date: 5.29.26
Format: Vinyl