Moloken

Doom, death, black, sludge or post - few metal subgenres escape Moloken’s gravitational pull. Since forming in 2007, the four-piece from Umeå, Sweden has consistently pushed the boundaries of their sound, carving out new musical terrain with each release. Moloken’s music moves like a shifting legend. For nearly two decades it has passed from listener to listener, changing shape along the way and leaving behind a lingering aura of mystique. Pinning the band down to a single genre is nearly impossible - but their uncompromising weight and precision as a live act are undeniable. At its core, Moloken is an experience: something to be felt rather than explained, reaching its full force on stage. After six years of silence, their upcomin selftitled 5th album marks a powerful return. Moloken reconnects with a more primal, doom-laden foundation while expanding their sonic palette: clean vocals, acoustic passages, and subtle traces of Nordic folk music are woven into the whole. Since Unveilance of Dark Matter (2020), the band has undergone significant changes shaped by loss, hardship, and transformation all of which resonate throughout the new material. The experience will differ for everyone. But one thing is certain: Moloken is not for the faint-hearted. Their music evokes, challenges, and lingers. And once it takes hold, it does not let go.