Album Info
With their tenth studio album "X", Swedish melodic metal pioneers Narnia enter a new and powerful chapter, marking their 30th anniversary and nearly three decades of unwavering presence on the international metal scene.
While "Ghost Town" (2023) reaffirmed the band's melodic metal foundation, "X" expands the sonic landscape. The album moves confidently between soaring arena-ready choruses and more adventurous, progressive passages, without ever losing the band's unmistakable identity.
Songs like "Oceanwide", "Every Breath", and "Heaven's Calling" showcase Narnia's gift for strong hooks and uplifting melodies. At the other end of the spectrum, the high-energy "Remedy (SOS)" pushes the tempo to new heights, while tracks such as "God Under Fire" and "Jerusalem" explore more intricate arrangements and progressive textures.
Multiple lead vocalists share the spotlight throughout the album. CJ Grimmark and Jonatan "Jono" Samuelsson both step forward on selected tracks, adding new tonal colors, while Christian Liljegren's unmistakable voice continues to anchor the sound.
"The Man from Nazareth, Pt. II" reconnects with the band's early era and serves as a continuation of a fan-favorite from the 2006 album "Enter the Gate", while "The War that Tore the Land (Reprise)" offers a reflective callback to 2019's "From Darkness to Light".
"X" stands as both a celebration of Narnia's legacy and a bold statement of where the band stands today, musically sharper, more diverse, and more confident than ever.
The album was produced and mixed by CJ Grimmark and mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson at Studio Bohus.
The album was released on May 29th, 2026, marking Narnia's 30th anniversary.
Produced & mixed by CJ Grimmark, The Lighthouse – Norway
Additional engineering: Amadeus Grimmark
Recorded at The Lighthouse – Norway, Old Barn Drum Studio – Sweden, JONO Studios – Sweden by CJ Grimmark and Anders Köllerfors
Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson at Studio Bohus
Cover art by Jonatan Samuelsson
Band photos by Alec Erlingmark
CJ Grimmark - Guitars/Vocals
Jonatan "Jono" Samuelsson - Bass/Vocals
Anders Köllerfors - Drums
Martin Härenstam - Keyboards
While "Ghost Town" (2023) reaffirmed the band's melodic metal foundation, "X" expands the sonic landscape. The album moves confidently between soaring arena-ready choruses and more adventurous, progressive passages, without ever losing the band's unmistakable identity.
Songs like "Oceanwide", "Every Breath", and "Heaven's Calling" showcase Narnia's gift for strong hooks and uplifting melodies. At the other end of the spectrum, the high-energy "Remedy (SOS)" pushes the tempo to new heights, while tracks such as "God Under Fire" and "Jerusalem" explore more intricate arrangements and progressive textures.
Multiple lead vocalists share the spotlight throughout the album. CJ Grimmark and Jonatan "Jono" Samuelsson both step forward on selected tracks, adding new tonal colors, while Christian Liljegren's unmistakable voice continues to anchor the sound.
"The Man from Nazareth, Pt. II" reconnects with the band's early era and serves as a continuation of a fan-favorite from the 2006 album "Enter the Gate", while "The War that Tore the Land (Reprise)" offers a reflective callback to 2019's "From Darkness to Light".
"X" stands as both a celebration of Narnia's legacy and a bold statement of where the band stands today, musically sharper, more diverse, and more confident than ever.
The album was produced and mixed by CJ Grimmark and mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson at Studio Bohus.
The album was released on May 29th, 2026, marking Narnia's 30th anniversary.
Produced & mixed by CJ Grimmark, The Lighthouse – Norway
Additional engineering: Amadeus Grimmark
Recorded at The Lighthouse – Norway, Old Barn Drum Studio – Sweden, JONO Studios – Sweden by CJ Grimmark and Anders Köllerfors
Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson at Studio Bohus
Cover art by Jonatan Samuelsson
Band photos by Alec Erlingmark
Lineup
Christian Liljegren - Lead VocalsCJ Grimmark - Guitars/Vocals
Jonatan "Jono" Samuelsson - Bass/Vocals
Anders Köllerfors - Drums
Martin Härenstam - Keyboards
Guest Artists
Rebecka Sørlie - VocalsGet DEADer
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