The provocative, imperious and engaging Swedish-based metal band are an undeniable cypher for all the issues and emotions which swirl around us. Propelled by soaring powerhouse songs, they’ve never been interested in telling you what you should be thinking, instead offering their own takes and providing catalysts via excellently crafted aural vessels of intrigue and excitement. With their five previous albums – Cognitive (2012), Tellurian (2014), Lykaia (2017), Lotus (2019) and IMPERIAL (2021) – having set the pace, Memorial is the latest potent, unmissable step on the SOEN journey.