Swedish high-voltage rockers Åskväder premiere new single and music video »Salt« from upcoming full-length album »Wax«
Gothenburg, Sweden based high-voltage rockers Åskväder are back with second single and music video »Salt« taken from their third full-length album, »Wax«, scheduled for release on October 2nd, 2026 via Icons Creating Evil Art.
»Salt« is now available on all major streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. Farewell
02. Frontier
03. On The Fence
04. Salt
05. Under Your Skin
06. Hollow
07. Stew
08. Aim High
09. Creep
10. Hyde
11. Wax
Courtesy of Icons Creating Evil Art:
Following the explosive track »Farewell«, Swedish rock band Åskväder continues their journey toward their upcoming third album, »Wax«, with the new song »Salt«, released on July 16th via Icons Creating Evil Art, accompanied by an official music video.
Driven by thunderous riffs, captivating melodies, and the confident attitude typical of Scandinavian rock, »Salt« underscores Åskväder’s new era with frontwoman and guitarist Saga Flygare Täll. The song blends blues-infused hard rock with catchy hooks and raw emotional intensity, capturing the chemistry that made the band’s new lineup feel like a natural progression from the very beginning.
“»Salt« was the very first song Saga sang with us at her audition,” the band explains. “It clicked immediately – we knew instantly she was a perfect fit.”
This direct connection is palpable throughout the entire song. Based on powerful guitars, driving rhythms, and a strong vocal performance, »Salt« combines the energy of classic rock with modern melodic hard rock, presenting a band that sounds more confident and focused than ever.
Photo credit: Tim & Tessan Ferm
About »Farewell«, the band explains: “A strong song that we all really enjoyed recording. It was one of the very first tracks we worked on for the album.”
Built around themes of disillusionment, survival and moving forward through collapse, »Farewell« balances swaggering rock’n’roll attitude with a darker emotional undercurrent. Gritty guitars collide with massive hooks, thunderous drums and soaring vocal harmonies, creating a track that feels equally rooted in classic Scandinavian rock tradition and modern melodic hard rock.
Since forming on Sweden’s west coast, Åskväder have steadily built a reputation through explosive live performances and a sound that channels the spirit of the ’90s Scandinavian rock explosion. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Hellacopters, Turbonegro and Thundermother while maintaining a distinct identity of their own, the band blends blues-infused riff rock, punk urgency and anthemic songwriting into a high-voltage, no-frills experience.
Following the release of their debut EP »Quick Fixes« in 2018, the band released their self-titled debut album in 2020 and followed it with »Fenix« in 2022 and the »Electric Tide« EP in 2023. Extensive touring across Scandinavia, Germany and Spain further established Åskväder as a powerful live act with a rapidly growing audience.
With Saga Flygare Täll joining the band in 2025, Åskväder now enter their next phase with renewed intensity and ambition. Their upcoming album »Wax« – set for release in 2026 via Icons Creating Evil Art – is described by the band as their strongest and most explosive work to date: refined, relentless and built for the stage.
Today, Åskväder consists of Lucas Monryd (bass), Tim Ferm (drums), Saga Flygare Täll (lead vocals/guitar) and Martin Gut (lead guitar). The storm continues in 2026.
Pre-order »Wax« here: askvader.bandcamp.com/album/wax
Produced and recorded by Emmanuel Olsson.
Mixed and mastered by Jamie Elton.
Visuals by Smack Film.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well