Blister Brigade - A Rioting New Breed (2025)

Blister Brigade's fourth studio album, *A Rioting New Breed*, released on April 25, 2025, via Inverse Records, showcases the Swedish band's commitment to their signature blend of hard rock and heavy metal. The album emphasizes uptempo beats and heaviness, with fewer mellow tunes, maintaining the band's focus on powerful, edgy songs complemented by mighty guitar riffs, pounding bass, and relentless drumming.

The album was recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Max Malmer of Malmer Productions. It features guest vocals by David Nilsson (Feral, Mace’n’Chain) on the track "The Duke." The album cover was created by Christian Wallin.

The first single, "Paradise Industrialized," was released ahead of the album and is characterized by a straightforward, uptempo, and hard-hitting main riff, along with chugging verses. The lyrics depict a world disappearing in industrial smoke, complemented by a hymn-like intro titled "Let Thy Wheel Grind." The band describes it as a solid, classic Blister Brigade song with great hooks, heavy riffs, and a melodic chorus.

The band's lineup for this album includes Gustav Lund on lead/rhythm guitar and vocals, Samuel Larsson on lead/rhythm guitar, Anders Gustavsson on bass, and Rickard Lundmark on drums.