Royal Sorrow return with “Covert,” the first single after their acclaimed debut album “Innerdeeps” (2025). The song is a testament to the band’s unique place in the Metal scene. Royal Sorrow has quickly built a reputation of being a voice for introspection and finding solace in the darkness.
“The ashen wings unfold”
The track features Royal Sorrow at their most versatile, and at the heart of what the band’s fans have grown to love. It features an incredible range of vocals and a trademark confluence of groove and harmony.
From Dark and Heavy, to soaring and epic, the song brings together beauty and fury like never before — pure progressive drama from start to end.
The band explains: “‘Covert‘ is a meditation on transformation and the will to live on despite hardships. It is a journey of growth through fire. Change is never easy, but sometimes pushing through the pain is necessary to become the most authentic version of yourself.”
Watch the stunning video for “Covert” via the YouTube player below:
Purchase and Stream “Covert” here: https://royalsorrow.lnk.to/Covert-Single
Royal Sorrow’s album “Innerdeeps” is available here: https://royalsorrow.lnk.to/Innerdeeps-Album
Royal Sorrow will be joining Leprous vocalist Einar Solberg on his upcoming European solo tour along with Raphael Weinroth-Browne and Jovian Moons.
Tour Dates:
Sep 5, 2026: On the Rocks — Helsinki, Finland (co-headline w/ Cold Night for Alligators)
Supporting Einar Solberg:
Sep 18, 2026: The Garage — London, UK
Sep 19, 2026: Café de la Danse — Paris, France
Sep 20, 2026: Le Rex — Toulouse, France
Sep 21, 2026: La Rhapsodie — Biarritz, France
Sep 22, 2026: Mouco Hotel — Porto, Portugal
Sep 23, 2026: República da Música — Lisbon, Portugal
Sep 27, 2026: Euroblast Festival — Cologne, Germany
Sep 26, 2026: L’Ampérage — Grenoble, France
Sep 29, 2026: Hype Park — Kraków, Poland
Sep 30, 2026: Lido — Berlin, Germany
Oct 1, 2026: Neue Gebläsehalle — Neunkirchen, Germany
Oct 2, 2026: Werkk Kulturlokal — Baden, Switzerland
Oct 4, 2026: ProgPower Europe — Baarlo, Netherlands
Lineup:
Markus Hentunen / Vocals, guitars
Eero Maijala / Bass
Tony Olsén / Guitar
Janne Mieskonen / Drums
Last year we had an Exclusive Interview with the band, read it here: [Interview] Exclusive interview with Progressive Metal band Royal Sorrow