Norwegian melodic black metallers Sworn unveil "The Entropic Void"
“Null Crowned the Infinite” releasing on September 4
Latest track from the new album, released on 4 September, produced by legendary engineer Jens Bogren and with artwork by Pär Olofsson
Physical pre-orders, including limited marbled vinyl editions, are available through The Circle Music
Bergen, Norway & Athens, Greece; 5 August 2026: Bergen-based melodic black metal outfit Sworn have released the second single "The Entropic Void" from their fifth album, “Null Crowned the Infinite”, which will be released on 4 September 2026.
Listen to "The Entropic Void" via No Clean Singing: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2026/08/05/an-ncs-premiere-sworn-the-entropic-void/
The band stated that this is "the coldest and most eerie track of the album. As it's the second to last track, thematically this one is about the closure of the cosmos in the endless cycle of creation and unmaking."
The track will be available via all major streaming services from Friday 7th August (pre-save), and follows the release of title track “Null Crowned the Infinite”.
Three years following the critically acclaimed “A Journey told through Fire” (2023), the new album navigates a sprawling conceptual narrative, tracing the cyclical nature of the cosmos from its initial spark in the void to its inevitable dissolution.
Lyrically, the album explores the terrifying scale of cosmic darkness and the fragility of existence within a primordial emptiness. Sworn investigates the philosophy of becoming and unmaking, where reality and time emerge from nothingness only to eventually collapse back into the same unfathomable origin. Musically, “Null Crowned the Infinite” pushes the boundaries of the band's established sound, balancing their signature melodic tension with newfound levels of aggression and atmospheric depth. The record features "The Starless Origin", a twelve-minute epic that stands as their longest composition to date, alongside "Fracture of Aeons", which the band identifies as their most aggressive track ever recorded.
Sworn collaborated with renowned producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, who handled the mixing and mastering. Bogren’s legendary portfolio, featuring giants such as Opeth, Arch Enemy and Behemoth, brings a polished yet devastating edge to the performances of Max Wilson, Christoffer Kjørsvik, Gøran Hope and Tom Ian Klungland. The album artwork is equally striking, created by Pär Olofsson, known for his iconic work with Aborted and Kreator.
While Sworn continues to operate as an independent entity for the recording and production, they have partnered with The Circle Music to handle the physical releases under a special licensing deal. The release includes a Digipak CD alongside two distinct vinyl variants: Marbled Smoke and Marbled Green.
Pre-order “Null Crowned the Infinite”: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/distributed-stuff/?filter_artist-name=sworn
Track list:
1. The Starless Origin
2. Null Crowned the Infinite
3. A Cosmic Storm
4. Fracture of Aeons
5. The Entropic Void
6. Circle of the Eternal
Lineup:
Max Wilson - Vocals
Christoffer Kjørsvik - Guitars, Bass and Synthesizers
Gøran Hope - Guitars
Tom Ian Klungland - Drums
All music written by Christoffer Kjørsvik
Lyrics by Christoffer Kjørsvik and Max Wilson
All instruments except drums were recorded at Sworn Studio
Drums recorded at Taakeheimen Lydrike, engineered by Semming Haraldsen
Mixed and Mastered at Fascination Street Studios by Jens Bogren
Produced by Sworn and Jens Bogren
Cover artwork by Pär Olofsson
Since their debut “The Alleviation” in 2007, Sworn has evolved from a solitary vision into a powerful force in the black metal scene. Their history includes notable performances at major European festivals such as Summer Breeze, Ragnarök and Ultima Ratio, as well as tours alongside bands including Behemoth, Aborted and Helrunar. In 2023, Sworn released “A Journey Told Through Fire”, an album that became a defining moment for the band. Widely praised for its intensity, atmosphere and emotional depth, the record pushed Sworn to new heights and solidified their standing as one of Norway’s most well-known melodic black metal acts. Darker, sharper and more focused than ever before, the album captured the essence of everything Sworn had been building toward since their inception. Now, in 2026, Sworn return with “Null Crowned the Infinite”, a worthy successor that expands on the darkness and power that defined its predecessor while pushing deeper into bleak and atmospheric territory. The new album stands as the next chapter in the band’s relentless evolution. On stage and on record, Sworn continue to carry the fire forward with unwavering conviction.
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