Norwegian death-thrashers, Sovereign, have just posted their newest single, “Counter Tech.” It follows the title track off their upcoming debut, Altered Realities, which is due for release on January 19th, via Dark Descent Records. Head into the article below for the new video and more from the band.

Pre-order Altered Realities here.

“Altered Realities is a product of an ever-evolving journey we have taken as a band, from our start in 2018 and culminating in the album’s recording in early 2022,” reflects lead guitarist Tommy Jacobsen. He is joined in the band by former Nocturnal Breed band-mate Vidar Fineidet (guitar), alongside drummer Cato Syversrud, and bassist/vocalist Gravskjender.

“We strive to push ourselves, both in terms of speed and technicality, whilst still keeping a groove and dynamic. Our approach to death/thrash is an interplay between fast-paced aggression and a slower, more groove-oriented feel. The lyrical themes of the album mirror events and unrest that happened during the time of writing and is in itself a journey.”

Altered Realities tracklisting:
01 Altered Reality
02 Futile Dreams
03 Nebular Waves
04 Counter Tech
05 The Enigma of Intelligence
06 Synthetic Life
07 Absence of Unity

Altered Realities will be out on CD, vinyl, cassette and digital formats.

Check out the album’s opening track “Altered Reality.”

Formed in Oslo in 2018 AD, the band has three releases under their belts: Iron Cast (single 2018), Sovereign (demo, 2019), and Neurotic (EP, 2020). Three years in the making, the time has finally come to complete the set with debut album Altered Realities. The album stands out as a monstrous masterwork of old-school extreme metal ecstasy.

Sovereign is:
Vidar Fineidet – Rhythm Guitars
Cato Syversrud – Drums
Tommy Jacobsen – Lead/Rhythm Guitars
Simen Roher Grong – Bass/Vocals

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