Swedish metalcore heavyweights ADEPT announce new album and stream single

Photo Credit: Pontus Gustavsson & Martin Öberg

Swedish metalcore powerhouse ADEPT rise again, ushering in a fierce new era with their long-awaited fifth studio album, Blood Covenant, out 24th October 2025 via Napalm Records. Marking a bold new era after nearly a decade of silence Blood Covenant captures the band at their most intense, dynamic, and emotionally resonant to date across 11 tightly crafted tracks. 

Following 'Heaven' and 'You', ADEPT have also unleashed their explosive new single 'Ignore The Sun'.

Watch the visualiser here: https://youtu.be/NYBSJM0yeTg

Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/Adept-Blood-Covenant/napalmrecords
 
'Ignore The Sun' provides a blistering master class in Gothenburg-style, melodic death metal riffing set against pummeling breakdowns. A mixture of oppressive growls and captivating cleans enhances the catchiness, reminiscent of ADEPT’s early years. 'Ignore The Sun' is accompanied by a mesmerizing visualiser, giving fans a taste of the electrifying energy they will let loose all over their upcoming anniversary European tour.
 
ADEPT comment on 'Ignore The Sun': "With ‘Ignore the Sun’, we really wanted to capture the full spectrum of what drives us — from relentless, riff-driven speed and that raw Scandinavian metal intensity, to heavy metalcore breakdowns that are made to fuel the pit. But it’s not just about power; there’s also this epic sense of grandeur and a lot of raw emotion behind it. The lyrics are deeply personal and hit hard, designed to connect with listeners on a real level, just like the music."

Formed in the early 2000s in Trosa, Sweden, ADEPT helped shape the early European metalcore landscape, rising to prominence through passionate songwriting, high-octane shows, and raw emotional energy. Following their fiery comeback at Core Fest 2024 and numerous explosive festival performances, the band now unveils Blood Covenant, redefining their sound with sharpened aggression, cinematic scope, and lyrical depth.

The album announcement arrives on the heels of ADEPT’s recent announcement of their 20 Year Anniversary Tour, marking two decades of explosive live shows and heavy-hitting anthems. The tour features an extensive run across major cities in Europe and the UK, kicking off in Berlin, Germany on 27th November. 

UK dates:
02.12.25 UK - Manchester / Club Academy
03.12.25 UK - London / O2 Academy Islington

With major festival appearances across Europe and new music on the horizon, 2025 marks the beginning of an exciting new era. Make sure you don’t miss ADEPT live to celebrate this glorious comeback.

Summer festival dates:
 
14.06.25 AT - Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock
15.06.25 CZ - Hradec Králové / Rock For People
26.06.25 SE - Stockholm / Broken Summer Fest
15.08.25 DE - Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open
16.08.25 CH - Cudrefin / Rock The Lakes
 
ADEPT are:         
Robert Ljung - Vocals
Gabriel Hellmark - Drums
Filip Brandelius - Bass
Gustav Lithammer - Guitar
Kasper Larcombe-Tronstad - Guitar
 
ADEPT online:            
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

Blood Covenant tracklist:

Blood Covenant
Heaven
Define Me
YOU
Parting Ways
Filthy Tongue
Time Is A Destroyer
Battered Skin
No Matter The Years
Ignore The Sun
The Rapture Of Dust