Every now and then, a band comes along that leaves a massive, unforgettable dent in the heavy music landscape right out of the gate. If you have been paying attention to the underground metal circuit lately, you already know that Stockholm’s very own heavy metal prodigies, Bloodstain, are exactly that band.
Ever since they burst onto the scene and dropped their absolutely savage 2024 debut EP, I Am Death, they have been operating at a completely different speed. They didn’t just knock on the door of the New Wave of Swedish Thrash Metal; they completely kicked it off its hinges, quickly racking up streaming numbers and live reputations that leave older bands shaking in their boots.
Now, the wait is almost over. On September 25, the band is gearing up to unleash their highly anticipated, self-titled full-length debut album via Threeman Recordings and Sound Pollution Distribution. Produced alongside local metal royalty Alex Hellid of Entombed fame and mixed by the absolute wizard Ronnie Björnström, this upcoming record is a masterclass in how to honor classic heavy traditions while completely weaponising a contemporary, modern force.
Singles like Something Sinister and Banner of Supremacy have already proven that Bloodstain is not just relying on narrow nostalgia. They are packing sharper riff discipline, massive hooks, and an undeniable stage instinct built for the biggest festival platforms in the world.
HEAVY caught up with the lads to chat all things surrounding the new album, finding their sonic identity so early in their career, and why this record represents the ultimate statement of who Bloodstain is.
