Riket - 2026 CD Jewel case
Swedish RIKET Announces Debut Album 2026 out via Black Lion Records
RIKET stands at the intersection of ferocity and history, channeling the raw aggression of death metal while weaving in the relentless drive of thrash and the defiance of punk. What sets RIKET apart is not only the uncompromising weight of the music, but also its unique lyrical concept: every song is performed in Swedish and rooted in the darker corners of our shared past: small historic tales of catastrophe, blunder, and human downfall.
Now, after years of honing their craft, RIKET unleashes their debut full-length album, simply titled 2026. Set for release on April 10th, 2026 via Black Lion Records, the record offers a harsh collection of nine tracks, each one a historical snapshot of calamity. The first single will drop in December 2025, offering listeners an early taste of the chaos to come.
“2026” – Track listing
1 1868: Sommar vid Vinterviken
2 1867: Storsvagåret
3 1965: Höghus och kultur
4 1948: Att döda ett barn
5 1885: Dödsdansen (i månskensnatten)
6 1897: Mot polen
7 1991: 2000 år (Saliga äro de tålmodiga)
8 1937: Lågor vid portarna
9 2009: Alla ska i jorden (Stefan Sundström cover)
Recorded and produced by Sverker Widgren at Wing Studios, 2026 balances crushing heaviness with an eerie sense of narrative, while the haunting artwork, crafted by Axel Torvenius, mirrors the album’s thematic depths.
RIKET is:
Johan “Flid” Fridell – vocals
Tobias Jakobsson – guitars
Jussi Niiranen – guitars
Micke André – bass and backing vocals
Felix Wahlund – drums
RIKET is more than just a band; it is a vessel of memory, a grim messenger bridging today’s world with the chilling truths of yesteryears. 2026 unfolds as a sonic time machine, pulling listeners through nine harrowing tales of human error and misfortune, wrapped in a wall of sound that is both punishing and thought-provoking.
On stage, RIKET transforms into an experience unlike any other: a volatile clash of unrelenting metal and twisted storytelling, where dark humor collides with historical fact.
With 2026, RIKET does not simply revisit history: they force you to confront it.