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Swedish metal band RAM album release

Overview

Swedish heavy metal band RAM has prepared for the release of their seventh studio album, titled ‘Against’. Leading up to the launch, the band released the single ‘Abattoir’, which vocalist Oscar Carlquist described as “pure speed metal”.

The upcoming album, released through Metal Blade Records, marks the band’s first full-length project in nearly seven years. The release coincides with a lineup change, as bassist Tobias “Tobbe” Petterson departs after seventeen years and is replaced by Desekrator.

Upon its release on October 9, 2026, ‘Against’ has been noted for its aggressive riffs and high-energy songwriting, with tracks such as ‘Ghost Emperor’, ‘One vs. All’, ‘Night Blade’, and ‘Abattoir’ contributing to an old-school yet polished sound. Following the album launch, the band debuted a music video for the title track, ‘Against’, which is characterized as an “old-school, defiant anthem” centered on themes of facing overwhelming opposition.

In further detail regarding the new material, vocalist Oscar Carlquist noted that ‘Against’ is an ‘old school’ track designed to avoid modern production trends in favor of a raw sound. The album represents a musical shift toward more concise songwriting and a grounded approach compared to the spiritual themes found in their previous work, ‘The Throne Within’. To achieve this unpolished, direct sonic profile, the band drew inspiration from classic recording philosophies and artists such as Dio, MSG, and Sweet.

Entities

Ram · Oscar Carlquist · Metal Blade Records · HATESPHERE · Wage War

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Swedish metal band RAM releases new video for ‘Against’

    Swedish heavy metal band RAM has released a new music video for the title track of their latest album, ‘Against’, emphasizing a raw, old-school sound and themes of defiance.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    RAM releases new music video for single ‘Against’

    Swedish heavy metal band RAM has released a music video for their new single ‘Against,’ alongside various new album launches from artists including The Pineapple Thief, HateSphere, and Wage War.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ram releases seventh studio album ‘Against’

    Swedish heavy metal band Ram has released ‘Against’, their seventh studio album, featuring high-energy, traditional metal tracks and aggressive songwriting.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    RAM releases new single “Abattoir” ahead of upcoming album

    Swedish metal band RAM has released the single “Abattoir” ahead of their new album, Against, arriving October 9, 2026. The release also marks a lineup change as bassist Tobias Petterson departs.

Sources

angrymetalguy.com · blogol.hu · bravewords.com · kronosmortusnews.com · metalhead.it · metalshockfinland.com · myrevelations.de · obliveon.de

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history