Enforcer
Formed: 2004
From:
Arvika,
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Enforcer News
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Enforcer Posts New Music Video Online
Swedish heavy metal fanatics Enforcer are stoked to share their second new single "Nostalgia." The title track of their upcoming album "Nostalgia," due to be released on May 5th, gives fans another taste of the new long-player. Whilst first single 'Coming Alive' showed the straight-to-the-point, classically heavy side that Enforcer are well-known for, 'Nostalgia' flaunts a more melodic and powerful edge, including acoustic elements and a more delicate, heart-felt touch. It’s the album’s ludicrously catchy power ballad. Along with the new single, the band have also released a new music video to accompany the track, which you can witness below.
Enforcer's Olof Wikstrand comments:
"Sooner or later you get to a point in life when you realise you’re not gonna live forever and you see things around you that you used to know aged, withered and dead. There’s absolutely nothing you can do about the destructive force of time. We’re super excited to share with you one of the most ominous songs we’ve ever written: Nostalgia. A powerful semi-ballad about the futility of life. Enjoy!" More...
Enforcer Premiere New Single & Music Video
Swedish heavy metal/speed metal band Enforcer premiere a new single and music video by the name of “Coming Alive”, taken from their upcoming new album "Nostalgia", which will be out in stores May 5 through Nuclear Blast Records.
Check out now "Coming Alive" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
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Enforcer Posts Rerecorded Song "Running In Menace"
The new year has hardly begun, and some great news has already arrived from the far north. Swedish heavy metallers Enforcer have listened to their fans and revived their classic track "Running In Menace." Today, the band has released a fresh, re-recorded version of the track originally released in 2010, launching them into the new year headfirst. Along with the song re-release, the band have revealed a new video, which shows exclusive clips of the Swedes, filmed during their latest European tour in spring 2022.
Enforcer's Olof Wikstrand comments:
"Let’s kick off the new year with some exclusive stuff! Last year we had an Instagram vote for your favourite album song that we don’t normally play. And the winner was… 'Running in Menace' from 2010! So, we decided to include that in our set, but also, we re-recorded the song during a soundcheck in Warsaw and put together a tour video for it.
Hope you all enjoy it!" More...
Enforcer Releases New Single "Kiss Of Death"
In March 2021, Swedish heavy metal band Enforcer released their second live album "Live By Fire II," which included a truly triumphant show captured in Mexico City in 2019. But Enforcer have not been reveling in past glories for the last couple of months, quite the opposite! Brothers Olof and Jonas Wikstrand have been locked up in their own Hvergelmer Studio crafting new songs, and can now unleash the brand-new single "Kiss Of Death," a first impression of Enforcer’s sixth studio album, which is expected to be released in early 2022.
Olof Wikstrand comments: "Heavy metal fans across the planet, are you with us?! Finally it’s time for us to unveil what we’ve been up to the past year and it feels incredibly awesome to present 'Kiss Of Death' to you all. A totally raw, yet melodic speed metal hymn! A hit and run metal hymn that should leave no head unbanged!!" More...
Enforcer Posts New Live Video Online
Swedish heavy metal band Enforcer recently announced their second live album, "Live By Fire II," which will be released through Nuclear Blast Records on March 19th 2021. Today, the band releases a live video for the second single from this captivating live recording: "Destroyer."
Olof Wikstrand comments: "'Destroyer!' The song where the title says it all. It’s another live classic from the previous five years that kicks the audience in their ass and get’s them going. Among my all-time favourites to open with and to play live."
Witness the merciless fury of "Destroyer" below. More...
Enforcer Posts "Regrets" Music Video
It's been more than 4 years but today Swedish metallers Enforcer finally unleash their fifth studio album Zenith via Nuclear Blast. To mark the occasion, the quartet is premiering the official music video for 'Regrets', an English adaption of Terminal's song "Zadnji Izlet." Check out the video, which was directed by Gustav Ohman Spjuth who also produced the "Die For The Devil" music video below.
Bass player Tobias Lindqvist comments, "'Regrets' was originally written for and performed by TERMINAL. It's a melancholic ballad with a strong chorus and felt like an interesting challenge to record with Enforcer."
Vocalist/guitarist Olof Wikstrand adds, "'Regrets' is by far the darkest song we have ever done. A real challenge to make it fit and to make it ours but eventually I'm really happy with how it came out." More...
Enforcer Checks In From The Studio
Swedish metallers Enforcer will release of their highly anticipated new studio album "Zenith" on April 26th. Today, the band launched the first album trailer, in which Olof and Jonas update us from the studio. Watch the guys discuss the writing and recording process for "Zenith" below.
The tracklist racks up as follows:
1. Die For The Devil
2. Zenith Of The Black Sun
3. Searching For You
4. Regrets
5. The End Of A Universe
6. Sail On
7. One Thousand Years Of Darkness
8. Thunder And Hell
9. Forever We Worship The Dark
10. Ode To Death
Bonus Track (digital only)
11. To Another World
"Zenith" contains 10 brand new anthems, bringing not only classic tunes, but also fresh blood to the band's unique sound. In addition, guitarist Jonathan Nordwall debuts as new permament member of the group on the forthcoming record. Comments Olof Wikstrand on the new record, "Zenith is definitely the most ambitious project we ever engaged ourselves in. I think all together we spent over two and a half years to write, produce and record it all. We are super excited to finally get this one out to you all. Beware the 'Zenith Of The Black Sun'." More...
Warbringer Fall North American Tour Announced
Warbringer and Enforcer will be joining forces for a fall North American tour. It's the second time the groups have teamed up for a co-headlining run (they did so in 2016).
Below's where that 54-date trek will hit: More...
Enforcer Reveals New Album Details
It's been silent for a while now in the camp of Swedish metallers Enforcer - too silent! But now the quartet are pleased to announce their return, with their highly anticipated fifth studio album entitled "Zenith." The record will be unleashed on April 26th 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records - containing 10 brand new anthems, bringing not only classic tunes but also fresh blood to the band's unique sound. In addition, guitarist Jonathan Nordwall debuts as a new permanent member of the group on the forthcoming record.
Comments guitarist/vocalist Olof Wikstrand, "Zenith is definitely the most ambitious project we ever engaged ourselves in. I think all together we spent over two and a half years writing, producing and recording it all. We are super excited to finally get this one out to you all. Beware the 'Zenith Of The Black Sun'." More...
Destruction Announces Tour With Flotsam & Jetsam
Iconic band Destruction is set to release new thrash metal hammer "Under Attack" on May 13th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band announced plans to hitt the road for a full European headlining tour this fall.
Destruction will join forces with U.S. thrash metal monsters Flotsam & Jetsam, the Swedish metal maniacs from Enforcer, and Brazil's Nervosa. Destruction mastermind Schmier states:
"I'm totally thrilled that we got this amazing package together, when you go on tour you wanna give the fans the best they deserve: Nervosa - for me the best extreme female metal band by far, Enforcer are my fave metal - outfit with this pure 80s touch and are back stronger than ever, we are old mates, finally we will tour together again! I can`t wait to see thrashers and metal heads united this autumn, to party, mosh & bang with us - oh yes, sometimes it`s really great to be a metal fan and play in a band - FUCK YEAH! See you ALL soon at the best party around!"
Flotsam & Jetsam comments: “This tour is going to be an absolute thrash fest! is honored to support the legendary Destruction, one of the strongest thrash bands to ever come out of Europe. We can’t think of anything better for this fall than getting back to our friends and fans in Europe for a month, hitting the stage and the streets with Schmier, Mike and Vaaver, the Enforcer crew, and Fernanda and the women of Nervosa, night after night. If that doesn’t sound like trouble, we don’t know what does!”
Enforcer adds: "Extremely excited to take a break in our new album process to go out on another European tour with our childhood heroes in Destruction and Flotsam & Jetsam. 100% total metal madness guaranteed! Don't miss out on the heaviest tour of the year." More...
Swallow The Sun Announces North American Tour
After having a Dubai show cancelled, Swallow The Sun just checked in with this announcement about planning a new run of shows this coming fall / winter:
"We are very happy to announce a North America tour in Nov-Dec! Swallow the Sun will be supporting Dark Tranquillity with Enforcer and Starkill. Tickets on sale right here and more dates to be added soon." More...
Enforcer Announces Latin American Tour
The Swedish heavy metal heroes from Enforcer are proud to announce their 2016 From Beyond Latin America tour!
The band will start the year with an extensive U.S. tour that launches on January 5th in New York City, followed by 23 dates across Latin America that will begin on February 21st in Mexico City and wrap up in Cali, Columbia on March 23rd. Full dates are available below.
"We are very excited to make our return to South America," the band commented. "After the killer USA/Canada run we have coming up, it will be a long trip but worth every minute to play for you. See you all very soon." More...
Enforcer Posts "Stellar Plains" Video
Swedish quartet Enforcer will release the band's very first live DVD/CD package, called "Live By Fire," next week on November 20, 2015 via Nuclear Blast.
Today, the band reveals another appetizer clip: watch the video for new studio track, "Stellar Plains," in the player below. The previously posted video for "Scream Of The Savage" can also be seen at this location.
Enforcer Posts "Scream Of The Savage" Live Clip
Two weeks are left until Swedish quartet Enforcer releases the band's very first live DVD/CD package, called "Live By Fire" (due out November 20, 2015 via Nuclear Blast).
Today, the band presents another appetizer clip online. Watch the "Scream Of The Savage" live video, recorded in Athens, in the YouTube player below.
Enforcer Announces Live DVD/CD Release, New Video
Swedish new wave of traditional metal act Enforcer released a live clip for the track "Take Me Out of This Nightmare" (see player below). The clip is taken from the upcoming new live DVD/CD release "Live By Fire," which is set to drop via Nuclear Blast Records on November 20, 2015.
The release features performances captured from the band's performances in Japan and Greece in 2013. The track listing is as follows:
DVD: (Recorded @ Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo on October 20th, 2013)
1. Bells Of Hades
2. Death Rides This Night
3. Mesmerized By Fire
4. Katana
5. On The Loose
6. Scream Of The Savage
7. Take Me Out Of This Nightmare
8. Silent Hour/The Conjugation
9. Midnight Vice
CD (Recorded @ Kyttaro Club in Athens on January 24th, 2013)
1. Bells Of Hades
2. Death Rides This Night
3. Mistress From Hell
4. Mesmerized By Fire
5. Katana
6. Crystal Suite
7. Scream Of The Savage
8. Midnight Vice
9. Take Me Out Of This Nightmare
10. Take Me To Hell
11. Silent Hour/The Conjugation
12. Satan
13. Black Angel
14. Roll The Dice
15. Into The Night
16. Evil Attacker
17. Speak The Tongue Of Heathen Gods
18. Stellar Plains
19. Tyrants Of Our Generation More...
Enforcer Releases New Music Video "Undying Evil"
Swedish traditional/speed metal act Enforcer released a new music video for the track "Undying Evil." The song appears on the latest album "From Beyond," which was issued back in February via Nuclear Blast Records.
Enforcer will embark on a North American tour this January with Warbringer, Cauldron and Exmortus. Confirmed dates and venues are as follows: More...
Warbringer Announces Winter Tour
Southern California thrash metal five piece Warbringer is back in action after a few lineup changes and writing an album with plans to record in the fall. Today the band also announces a full North American tour in early 2016 with Enforcer and a South American Tour in July.
Warbringer Frontman John Kevill had this to say about the North American tour: "We are excited to announce the return of Warbringer to the road across North America. It looks to be a completely excellent lineup, with heavy metal warriors Enforcer and Cauldron, and longtime friends/total shredders Exmortus. Looking forward to firing up the engines again and getting back out there on the warpath, hell, it's about time!" More...
Enforcer Streaming "Below The Slumber"
Swedish heavy metal foursome Enforcer will release new album "From Beyond" this coming Tuesday via Nuclear Blast. The fourth Enforcer record consists of ten new tracks; all produced, mixed, and mastered by the band itself.
Today the band has teamed up with Decibel Magazine's "Deciblog" for an exclusive premiere of the song "Below the Slumber." Check it out below. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Destroyer
2. Undying Evil
3. From Beyond
4. One With Fire
5. Below The Slumber
6. Hungry They Will Come
7. The Banshee
8. Farewell
9. Hell Will Follow
10. Mask Of Red Death More...
Enforcer Posts "From Beyond" Title Track
Swedish heavy metal foursome Enforcer will release new album "From Beyond" on April 7th via Nuclear Blast.
The fourth Enforcer record consists of ten new tracks; all produced, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves. Today the title track "From Beyond" is available online and can be heard below, courtesy of Decibel Magazine. The full album's track listing is:
1. Destroyer
2. Undying Evil
3. From Beyond
4. One With Fire
5. Below The Slumber
6. Hungry They Will Come
7. The Banshee
8. Farewell
9. Hell Will Follow
10. Mask Of Red Death More...
Enforcer Posts "Destroyer" Video
Swedish heavy metal foursome Enforcer will release upcoming new album "From Beyond" on February 27th (EU), March 2nd (UK), and April 7th (US) via Nuclear Blast. The fourth Enforcer record comprises ten new tracks, all produced, mixed and mastered by the band itself.
Today the band presents a video clip for the album opening track "Destroyer," which was shot in Arvika/Sweden and edited by Gustav Öhman Spjuth. Check it out below. The full album's track listing is:
1. Destroyer
2. Undying Evil
3. From Beyond
4. One with Fire
5. Below the Slumber
6. Hungry They Will Come
7. The Banshee
8. Farewell
9. Hell Will Follow
10. Mask of Red Death More...