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Swedish gothic metal band Beseech premiere new single and music video »End This« from upcoming album »Future. Present. Past«

Borås, Sweden based gothic metal band Beseech premiere a music video for the second single »End This« taken from their upcoming album, »Future. Present. Past«, set to release on August 28th, 2026 via Despotz Records.

»End This« is now available on all major streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Ambiguous Mind
02. Hesitation
03. Boundless Space
04. End This
05. Future. Present. Past
06. You Bleed. You Dream. You Breathe.
07. Álamos Sunset
08. Melodies Of Movement
09. Still Lost
10. The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye
11. Between Worlds

Courtesy of Despotz Records:

Sweden’s pioneers of gothic metal Beseech are back!

Emerging from Borås, Sweden in the early 1990s, Beseech has earned a devoted following as one of Scandinavia’s most evocative gothic metal bands. Blending dark romanticism, doomy atmospheres, and unforgettable melodies, Beseech built a reputation for haunting yet accessible music that resonates with fans of gothic, doom, and melodic metal alike.

The band’s journey began with their 1995 demo »Tears«, leading to their critically acclaimed debut album »…From A Bleeding Heart« (1998). They continued to develop their signature sound with »Black Emotions« (2000) and the beloved »Souls Highway« (2002), which featured the iconic vocal interplay of Erik Molarin and Lotta Höglin – a duo whose contrasting voices became a defining element of Beseech’s identity. The band’s evolution continued with »Drama« (2004) and »Sunless Days« (2005), expanding their sonic palette while maintaining the melancholic beauty fans had come to love.


Photo credit: Sabine Van Gameren

After years of touring and recording, Beseech disbanded in 2006, leaving behind a legacy of timeless gothic anthems. A decade later, the silence was broken with »My Darkness, Darkness« (2016) – a powerful testament to the band’s enduring spirit and their ability to craft new stories from the shadows. Now, Beseech rises once more, bringing back Erik and Lotta – the most iconic vocal pairing in the band’s history. Their reunion signals a return to the lush harmonies and dark atmospheres that fans remember, while pushing Beseech’s sound into new, uncharted territory. From mournful ballads to heavy, brooding riffs, Beseech continues to walk the twilight path between beauty and despair.

Beseech about their previous single »Boundless Space«:

“»Boundless Space« marks a very special moment for us – it’s the return of the vocal duo Erik and Lotta after more than a decade apart. When we started writing again, it felt natural to reconnect with the dark, atmospheric foundation that defines our sound, but we also wanted to bring a renewed energy into it. The song combines heavy, driving guitars with an almost uplifting momentum, while still carrying that melancholic and shadowed core that has always been part of who we are.”

Their new album »Future. Present. Past« will be released August 28th, 2026 via Despotz Records.

Pre-order the album here: despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/beseech

Beseech is:
Erik Molarin – Vocals
Lotta Höglin – Vocals
Daniel Lindgren – Bass
Jonas Strömberg – Guitar
Manne Engström – Guitar
Christian Silver – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well