The Swedish band Evergrey has unveiled an animated music video for their new single Architects Of A New Weave. This track serves as the lead from their upcoming fifteenth studio album, also titled Architects Of A New Weave, due out on June 5, 2026, via Napalm Records. The release follows the album's recent announcement.
Evergrey, known for their melancholic metal sound, introduced the single Architects Of A New Weave shortly after announcing their fifteenth studio album of the same name. The album is scheduled for release on June 5, 2026, through Napalm Records, with pre-orders now available.
Vocalist and guitarist Tom Englund described the track in detail. “Architects Of The New Weave – It’s a blistering first single from our 15th studio album, Architects Of A New Weave, (or the second ferocious strike if you’re counting our standalone powerhouse OXYGEN! as its own beast)!” he said. Englund highlighted its origins: “It came ignited from Rikard Zander‘s killer keyboard riff, which we hammered into a short, but massive headbanger! When crafting that chorus keyboard line, Rainbow In The Dark was blasting in my head – pure epic inspiration, giving it that timeless, fist-pumping edge. There are dual guitar solos, trading fire in classic old-school style, melodic and memorable. We can’t wait to let this rip live!” He also expressed mixed feelings on music videos: “I’m torn on music videos sometimes – I adore them as an art form, but too often the visuals steal focus from the music itself.”
The accompanying video is animated and draws from the album artwork by Mattias Norén. Englund commented on its creation: “we went bold: a stunning, immersive introduction to Mattias Norén‘s absolute magnum opus of album artwork. Every tiny, intricate detail comes alive on screen, with the track thundering as the perfect dark soundtrack. It’s hypnotic, lets the art breathe, and pulls you deeper into our world. We could’ve chosen any track from the album as the lead, but this one’s the perfect explosive opener to our new era of beautiful darkness. I’ve never been more fired up. Crank it loud, join the weave, and let’s build something unstoppable together.”
This release marks a continuation of Evergrey's evolving discography, building on their recent standalone single OXYGEN! The band has shared the official video online for fans to view.
