Swedish Progressive Metal masterminds Evergrey share another single off their new album, “Architects Of A New Weave,” out June 05, 2026 via Napalm Records. Full of regret, “The World Is On Fire” stages personal emotions as global pain, the apology reverberating, resonating. Enormous, Cinematic melodies pull the listener upward, driven by riffs with genuine weight and bite, while vocals dripping with raw, unflinching truth give voice to a deep, aching sense of longing.
That longing finds its most intimate expression in the dead of night — when you pull your loved one close, just to feel them breathe — and are confronted with a devastating realization: the promise of a safe tomorrow is a lie you can no longer keep. “The World Is On Fire” comes with an official music video and also marks the official introduction of guitarist Stephen Platt (Scar Symmetry), who had already been touring with Evergrey as a live guitarist in 2025. He now officially joins as a full-time band member.
Watch the official video for the new single “The World Is On Fire” via the YouTube player below:
Filmed by Patric Ullaeus and Revolver Film
All artwork and animation hand drawn by Bellamy Ribeiro
Massive thanks to Morten Jæger and Intense AS
“Huge thanks to Bøttger AS for use of their location.” – Evergrey
Evergrey about the new guitar player:
“We played a lot of shows with Stephen Platt already, he’s an incredibly lovely human being on top of being a brilliant guitar player, we couldn’t be happier to have him join us for real!”
Stephen Platt reflects:
“I’m so happy to become the new guitarist of Evergrey. I’ve been a fan of the band for a long time now and am extremely honored to have been asked by this group of incredible musicians and people. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds!”
Tom S. Englund about the new single “The World Is On Fire”:
“‘The World Is On Fire’ was one of those rare songs that reached inside me and articulated feelings I hadn’t even fully recognized yet. Once again, our timing, just as with the song ‘Save Us’ is both haunting and profound. To me, this isn’t just a lament — it’s an uprising. It’s a defiant stand against the forces that thrive on chaos, fear, and silence. They want us scared, quiet, and compliant. But all we want is to raise free-spirited, free-thinking, and independent children who can help build a better world — for us, for them, and for everyone. The devastating lack of compassion and humanity is at the root of everything we see around us. This song isn’t passive acceptance or mere description of our broken reality. It’s us boldly painting a picture of the world we refuse to accept.”
Evergrey’s new full-length, “Architects Of A New Weave,” will be released just days before the band takes the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of Heavy Metal, Iron Maiden, for two shows on their Run For Your Lives World Tour. This is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed: a plunge into thinning air, burning worlds, and lingering guilt—only to break free with fierce momentum. The album refuses to wallow. It ascends—fast, Heavy, and Cinematic. But it refuses to hide in the dark. It rises: Quick, fierce, and utterly transformative.
Pre-Order “Architects Of A New Weave” here: https://lnk.to/Evergrey-ArchitectsOfANewWeave
Tracklist:
01. Welcome To The Pattern
02. The Shadow Self
03. Architects Of The New Weave
04. The World Is On Fire
05. Heaven
06. The Script
07. Leaving The Emptiness
08. Longing
09. A Burning Flame
10. Call Off Your Lions
11. Chains Of Shame
12. The Prophecy
— EVERGREY LIVE 2026 —
Australian Tour:
28.04.26 AU – Perth / The Rosemount
30.04.26 AU – Canberra / The Baso
01.05.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
02.05.26 AU – Melbourne / The Corner
03.05.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar
Festivals:
25.–26.04.26 BR – São Paulo / Bangers Open Air
08.05.26 AE – Dubai / P7 Arena, Media One Hotel
03.–06.06.26 SE – Norje / Sweden Rock Festival
04.–07.06.26 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival
27.06.26 RO – Chimbay / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
11.09.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Progpower USA – Headline show
10.06.26 NL – Amsterdam / (with Iron Maiden)
12.06.26 NL – Uden / De Pul
13.06.26 NL – Zoetermeer / Boerderij
22.06.26 FR – Paris / (with Iron Maiden)
Freedom World Crusade — As Special Guest for HammerFall:
13.09.26 US – Leesburg, VA
15.09.26 US – New York, NY
16.09.26 US – Worcester, MA
18.09.26 US – Derry, NH
19.09.26 CA – Ottawa, ON
20.09.26 CA – Montreal, QC
22.09.26 CA – Toronto, ON
23.09.26 US – Lakewood, OH
24.09.26 US – Columbus, OH
25.09.26 US – St. Charles, IL
26.09.26 US – Hobart, IN
27.09.26 US – Green Bay, WI
29.09.26 US – Denver, CO
01.10.26 US – Pomona, CA
02.10.26 US – Los Angeles, CA
03.10.26 US – San Juan Capistrano, CA
06.10.26 US – Portland, OR
07.10.26 CA – Vancouver, BC
08.10.26 US – Seattle, WA
More dates to be announced soon