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THE KOVENANT Has Eight Songs Written For First Studio Album In More Than 20 Years
THE KOVENANT are progressing on what will be their first studio album in more than two decades, with vocalist and bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen revealing eight songs have already been written for the record. The Norwegian band's reunion began simply as a chance to play a handful of festival shows, but renewed chemistry between the members convinced them to push forward with new material, marking a significant step in the group's revival.
Arnesen told Australia's Everblack podcast that with two more tracks the band would have ten songs ready, and they hope to enter the studio by the end of the year. The lineup now includes two new guitarists, one from Mayhem and one from Arcturus, alongside drummer Hellhammer, and Arnesen described the new material as blending elements of all the band's previous albums, including 1998's "Nexus Polaris", 1999's "Animatronic" and 2003's "SETI", while sounding more metal overall.
In short
- The Kovenant have eight songs ready for a new album.
- Studio entry is planned for late 2026.
- New material blends styles from across the band's back catalogue.
Explained simply
THE KOVENANT are a Norwegian metal band whose career has included several changes in sound and lineup. Their albums Nexus Polaris, Animatronic and SETI, released between 1998 and 2003, are among the reference points for their music.
The group reunited to play a small number of festival shows, bringing vocalist and bassist Stian “Nagash” Arnesen and drummer Hellhammer back together with other musicians. The current lineup also includes two guitarists associated with Mayhem and Arcturus.
The band’s return matters to listeners because it could lead to their first new studio album in more than 20 years. It would also show how the reunited members combine ideas from the group’s earlier records with their current approach.