RIKET Announces Debut Album "2026" via Black Lion Records; Unleashes Video For First Single!

RIKET stands at the intersection of ferocity and history, channeling the raw aggression of death metal while weaving in the relentless drive of thrash and the defiance of punk. What sets RIKET apart is not only the uncompromising weight of the music, but also its unique lyrical concept: every song is performed in Swedish and rooted in the darker corners of our shared past: small historic tales of catastrophe, blunder, and human downfall.

Now, after years of honing their craft, RIKET unleashes their debut full-length album, simply titled "2026". Set for release on April 10th, 2026 via Black Lion Records, the record offers a harsh collection of nine tracks, each one a historical snapshot of calamity.

In support of their upcoming album, the band has released a video for the first single, "1868 Sommar vid Vinterviken," which you can watch and listen to below!

"2026" track listing:

01. 1868: Sommar vid Vinterviken 

02. 1867: Storsvagåret 

03. 1965: Höghus och kultur 

04. 1948: Att döda ett barn 

05. 1885: Dödsdansen (i månskensnatten) 

06. 1897: Mot polen 

07. 1991: 2000 år (Saliga äro de tålmodiga) 

08. 1937: Lågor vid portarna 

09. 2009: Alla ska i jorden (Stefan Sundström cover)

Recorded and produced by Sverker Widgren at Wing Studios, "2026" balances crushing heaviness with an eerie sense of narrative, while the haunting artwork, crafted by Axel Torvenius, mirrors the album’s thematic depths.