Swedish retro hard rockers The Riven present their sophomore studio album »Peace And Conflict«, out now via The Sign Records!
Swedish retro hard rockers The Riven have just released their sophomore studio album »Peace And Conflict« this Friday, November 25th, 2022 via The Sign Records.
Tracklist:
01. On Time
02. The Taker
03. Peace And Conflict
04. La Puerta del Tiempo
05. Sorceress Of The Sky
06. On Top Of Evil
07. Fly Free
08. Sundown
09. Death
Courtesy of All Noir PR:
Swedish retro-influenced heavy metal group The Riven released their second studio album »Peace And Conflict« on the 25th of November on The Sign Records. The album is out now on vinyl, CD, and all streaming platforms!
“»Peace And Conflict« is full of catchy rock tunes and psychedelic vibes. It’s only half as long as a Stranger Things episode, so make sure you give it a spin and find out who dies at the end.” – The Riven
»Peace And Conflict« contains 9 vibrant rock tracks recorded at La Cavana Studios by Arnau Díaz. The album is mixed and mastered by Ola Ersfjord, who is known for his work with Tribulation, Lucifer, and Imperial State Electric, to name a few. The artwork is made by Maarten Donders.
Stream »Peace And Conflict« now: orcd.co/peaceandconflict
Get the album on black vinyl, orange vinyl, purple vinyl, or CD: freighttrain.se
Photo by Gustaf Sandholm Andersson
Hard hitting, sharp shooting power rock influenced by the great sounds of the 1970s and 80s. The Riven plays honest rock & roll that makes you wanna shake your fist and bang your head. Their music and lyrics will take you on a sonic journey.
The Riven was formed in 2016 when they were living in West London, where they also recorded their EP »Blackbird« at Buffalo Studios.
The band recorded their nine track, self-titled debut album in Madrid, Spain with producer Ola Ersfjord (Lucifer, Tribulation, Dead Lord) at Holy Cuervo Studios. It was later released on the first of March 2019 on The Sign Records with a worldwide distribution.
The self-titled album »The Riven« received great reviews and in the autumn of 2019 the album got a South American release through the Brazilian label Hellion Records. The first album developed the band’s sound from their EP »Blackbird« and gave space to a more progressive and psychedelic side.
In 2019, The Riven embarked on extensive tours, taking them all over Europe in three separate head-line tours around France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Sweden, playing festivals like Muskelrock, Hellgart, Live at Heart and Skövde in Rock.
In the summer of 2021, The Riven went to a cottage in the south of Sweden, recording their second full-length album. The anticipated sophomore album balances perfectly straight, sharpshooting heavy rock featuring big choruses with psychedelic moments.
New on this album, is the guitarist Joakim Sandegård who together with Arnau Diaz create a twin guitar sound, new to The Riven. Also on this album is Jussi Kalla behind the drums who made his debut with the band with the 12″ single »Windbreaker / Movin On« released in May of 2020.
»Peace And Conflict« offers twin guitars, roaring vocals and a locked-in rhythm section waiting to take you away.
The Riven is:
Totta Ekebergh – Vocals
Arnau Diaz – Guitar
Joakim Sandegård – Guitar
Max Ternebring – Bass
Jussi Kalla – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well