Published: August 14, 2025
Photo credit: Jens Rydén
Swedish death metal veterans Unleashed unveil a heartfelt and powerful track in To My Only Son, blending raw aggression with emotional depth, accompanied by a compelling lyric video.
With "To My Only Son", Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED unveil one of the most emotionally resonant tracks of their career. Taken from the upcoming album, Fire Upon Your Lands, out this Friday, August 15 via Napalm Records, the song delivers a powerful farewell from father to son — a call to courage, independence, and the strength to carry on when all else fades.
Driven by weighty mid-tempo riffs, solemn melodies, and Johnny Hedlund's unmistakable growl, the track stands apart as a slow-burning, mournful standout in the band's otherwise relentless assault. It's not about glory — it's about legacy. "To My Only Son" slows only to strike deeper, its haunting melodies and doom-laden atmosphere embodying sorrow and honor in the face of war. A haunting prelude to the firestorm that is Fire Upon Your Lands, this track shows UNLEASHED at their most reflective — and their most commanding.
UNLEASHED on "To My Only Son":
"In Miklagard, with the allied forces - the Varangians, and a well-needed rest, a warrior, who has minutes left to live, writes a letter with his last words to his only son, knowing that they will never meet again. Urging him to be brave and face the world, to become the hero that he can be. And... let go of his father..."
From the very first crushing riffs in "Left for Dead", as the warriors of Midgard deal with the captured son of White Christ, Fire Upon Your Lands plunges listeners into the chaos of battle. Forged in the fire of unrelenting aggression by mastermind and founder Johnny Hedlund, venomous growls and battle cries set the tone for the neck-breaking masterpiece. Roaring riffs and razor-sharp solos unleash a sonic onslaught while UNLEASHED create a powerful and triumphant tribute to the warriors lost in battle. In the eclipse, they summon the Midgard Warriors with "Hold Your Hammers High!", an anthemic battle cry that follows the son of Thor into the unknown. Fueled by sheer aggression and grand, warlike melodies, the track stands as a testament to the band's mastery in crafting Viking battle hymns.
UNLEASHED about the album:
"Fire Upon Your Lands is our 15th album in 37 years. It is also a continuation of the storyline from the World of Odalheim, where the Midgard Warriors keep fighting for their way of life against their main enemy "White Christ". We hope you appreciate this new Blot of 11 songs of pure Viking Death Metal. See you all on the road!"
With production that captures both raw energy and cinematic depth, the new album, Fire Upon Your Lands, proves again that UNLEASHED reign among the masters of death metal. Combining blistering death metal brutality with a timeless heavy metal core, their unrelenting power, storied legacy and unwavering commitment to their craft continue to inspire legions of fans across the world. Prepare for war, raise your hammers and join the battle live!
Fire Upon Your Lands tracklisting:
1. Left For Dead
2. A Toast To The Fallen
3. The Road To Haifa Pier
4. War Comes Again
5. Fire Upon Your Lands
6. Loyal To The End
7. Midjardarhaf
8. Hail The Varangians!
9. To My Only Son
10. Hold Your Hammers High!
11. Unknown Flag
Fire Upon Your Lands will be available in the following formats:
1LP Gatefold MARBLED ORANGE RED – strictly limited to 300 copies
1LP Gatefold BLACK
1LP Gatefold SPLATTERED TRANSLUCENT TURQUOISE/WHITE, BLACK with Vinyl Booklet & Slipmat – SOLD OUT!
1LP Gatefold BLACK & Lighter & Patch Bundle – SOLD OUT!
Digipack & Lighter & Patch – SOLD OUT!
6 Page Digipak
Digital Album
UNLEASHED live 2025:
15.08.2025 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Festival
21.08.2025 AT – Spital am Semmering / Kaltenbach Open Air
30.08.2025 DK – Naestved / Naestved Metalfest
06.09.2025 DE – Crispendorf / Break Out Open Air
20.09.2025 FR – Vallet / Muscadeath
05.10.2025 US – Chicago / Metal Threat Fest
18.10.25 MX – Monterrey / Cacique Metal Fest
25.10.2025 SE – Stockholm / Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
08.11.2025 DE – Lohr am Main / Chaos Unity Festival
UNLEASHED are:
Johnny Hedlund – Bass, Vocals
Anders Schultz – Drums
Tomas Måsgard – Guitars
Fredrik Folkare – Guitars
