Swedish heavy metal band Scarblade have announced their new studio album, “Guardians of Time”, which will be released on 30 October 2026 through Wormholedeath. Alongside the album announcement, the band presented the video for their new single.
The band describes “Guardians of Time” as a celebration of their return. In their statement about the release, they call it a special album full of powerful melodies, energetic performances and songs designed to stay with the listener long after the last note. The record is said to combine traditional heavy metal foundations with a modern touch, offering a diverse collection of songs, each with its own identity but rooted in the group’s characteristic sound.
Nine Songs on the Album
The album contains nine songs:
- “Guardians of Time”
- “The Walls”
- “Ready for Action”
- “Craving Heart”
- “Alive”
- “Judas Kiss the Serpent”
- “Damnation”
- “A Sign of Heaven”
- “Blind”
Founded by Alicke Kostopoulou
Scarblade were founded by vocalist Alicke Kostopoulou and are based in Gothenburg, Sweden. She fronts the band on vocals and leads the current line-up into the new album. According to our database, the band was formed in May 2012 in Athens, Greece, under the name Ruthless Steel, and has been based in Gothenburg since 2015.
The current line-up consists of Alicke Kostopoulou on vocals, Johan Bernspång on keyboards and backing vocals, Viktor Heineson on drums, Jorge B’Atz on bass and Josip Markovic on guitar. Long-time guitarist Mathias Helgesson took part in the recordings of the new album.
From “The Cosmic Wrath” to Wormholedeath
The band first drew attention with their debut album “The Cosmic Wrath”, released through No Remorse Records in 2016, which earned praise for its fusion of classic and contemporary heavy metal. An EP, “Die In The Night”, was released in 2013. Over the years Scarblade have stayed active on the live circuit, performing across Sweden and Europe and sharing stages with acts such as W.A.S.P., Kamelot and Doro at the Skogsröjet festival. In 2024 the group reached the final of the Gothenburg Metal Championship.
Now signed to Wormholedeath, Scarblade return with renewed energy to present their new work. “Guardians of Time” follows the single of the same name, which came out on 6 September 2026, and is the band’s first full-length album since “The Cosmic Wrath”.
