SEVENTH WONDER Announces New Album 'VII', Shares 'Memories' Single
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Swedish progressive metal masters SEVENTH WONDER will release their new studio album, titled "VII", on January 29, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl.
To give a taste of the new record, the band has unveiled the single "Memories", along with an official video, available here.
SEVENTH WONDER bassist Andreas Blomqvist commented: "This was oddly enough one of the last, if not the last song we wrote for the album. We were sweating a bit in that we didn't feel we had the best song to launch the new band with. Then Kyrt [keyboardist Andreas Söderin] did his magic and brought what would become 'Memories' to the studio. [Singer] Mattias [Olofsson] wrote the vocals and also took lead on writing the lyrics and we finished them off together. We feel this is the perfect song to showcase what SEVENTH WONDER of 2026/2027 sounds like and we really hope you like it too!"
With "VII", SEVENTH WONDER return with one of the most inspired and accomplished albums of their career, reaffirming their position at the very top of the European progressive metal scene. The album marks the beginning of a new era for the band, introducing vocalist Mattias Olofsson following the departure of Tommy Karevik (now in KAMELOT).
Far from simply filling a role, Mattias has seamlessly integrated into the SEVENTH WONDER sound, bringing his own personality and vocal character while fitting perfectly into the band's musical identity. The partnership works exceptionally well, as demonstrated by the powerful and emotionally charged "Memories".
Andreas Blomqvist explained: "It was a daunting task to go out and find a new singer, as well as figure out who we were after the silence since 'The Testament'. I believe we managed to get all the diversity that we could in there in terms of atmospheres and vibes, but certainly not deviating from the well-known formula of what has become the cornerstone of our unique sound".
"A new singer is a new face of the band which we hope will reinvigorate the listeners and bring something new and exciting to the table. At the same time long-time fans will probably feel right at home in the sonic landscape of solos, odd time signatures and instrumental endeavors that they'll be expecting", he added. "We are thrilled to finally get to share our seventh studio album with you all, and hope you enjoy 'VII' as much as we do!"
"VII" is the sound of SEVENTH WONDER at the top of their form: ambitious, melodic, technically brilliant and deeply inspired. With this album, the band not only opens an exciting new chapter, but once again confirms its place among the true leaders of the European progressive metal movement.
"VII" track listing:
01. Memories
02. Riverside
03. The Villain And The Whisper
04. Evermore
05. Cry Wolf
06. The Storm
07. Silver Lining
08. Echoes
09. Ad Infinitum
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
