Finnish metal innovators Gladenfold return with 'Soulbound' — their most ambitious, melodic, and emotionally charged album to date. Blending soaring power-metal grandeur, melo-death precision, and symphonic depth, the band delivers a dramatic and accessible concept album about fate, cycles, and the consequences of our choices.
After the darker 'Nemesis', 'Soulbound' marks a shift toward bright melodies, powerful hooks, and a refined, cinematic sound. Growls take a step back in favor of clean vocal expression, while the band pushes their technical and compositional limits further than ever. Tracks like “Ghostlike” and “Soulbound Parallax” highlight the album’s emotional core and musical evolution.
The album was created entirely by the band: recorded in home studios, mixed in-house by Toke, and mastered by Miro Kiiski. The result is Gladenfold’s most cohesive and polished work yet — a vibrant, modern blend inspired by the spirit of Kamelot, Blind Guardian, and Children of Bodom. With a 20-year live history and upcoming Finnish tour dates in 2026, 'Soulbound' is set to carry the band to new heights.
Tracklisting:
1. Fire Wind
2. Wardens Of Time
3. For My Queen
4. Helix Of Hate
5. Mercy
6. Ghostlike
7. Chaos Waltz
8. Anthem Of The Broken
9. Soulbound Parallax
