Formed just two years ago, Swedish melodic death metal outfit Abandon Agony are set to self-release their debut full-length, Endbringer, an effort in the making since the release of their debut EP,Dark Matter in 2024. In fact, this foursome—Johan Hedström (vocals), Tobias Järvelä (guitar), Jonathan Wagerland (bass), Robin Toresson (drums)—have included that first EP’s four tracks to flesh out Endbringer‘s ten cuts. The sound here is classic Swedish melodic DM, in the vein of all the finest purveyors of the genre—Dark Tranquillity, At the Gates, et. al—but offered up with a 2026 freshness and intensity.
Endbringer was recorded at Eternal Studios, Vänersborg (March 29 – May 6, 2025). It was mixed and mastered by Robin Leijon. The band is self-releasing Endbringerdigitally on May 22. You can presave it here.
Quote from band:
“Endbringer represents a turning point for us as a band. It’s where everything we’ve been building finally comes together — not just musically, but thematically as well.
The album moves through cycles of collapse and rebirth, reflecting a sense of inevitability that runs through everything — from personal struggles to larger societal tensions, and even the forces of nature and the universe itself. We wanted the lyrics to be open enough to be interpreted on multiple levels, whether as something deeply personal or something much bigger.
It’s darker, heavier, and more focused than anything we’ve done before — and at the same time, it feels like the most natural version of our sound.”
