Sovereign
Sovereign – Altered Realities 12” LP
27.00€ včetně DPHA full-length offering of Sovereign’s lethal blend of evil death/thrash is set to be unshackled via Dark Descent Records!
Formed in Oslo 2018 AD, the band have 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. A monstrous masterwork of old school extreme metal ecstasy.
“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.”For fans of Nekromantheon, early Sepultura, Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…
Sovereign – Altered Realities CD
12.50€ včetně DPHA full-length offering of Sovereign’s lethal blend of evil death/thrash is set to be unshackled via Dark Descent Records!
Formed in Oslo 2018 AD, the band have 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. A monstrous masterwork of old school extreme metal ecstasy.
“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.”For fans of Nekromantheon, early Sepultura, Pestilence, Dark Angel, Demolition Hammer…

Sovereign are a death/thrash force that has emerged from Oslo back in 2018. They have been spitting out singles and even a demo and EP, but it wasn’t until 2024 when their ambitious full lenght “Altered Realities” saw the light of day. Their death metal is very technical and reminiscent of Nocturnus, Pestilence, Dissimulator, Sadus or early Obliveon. Heavy riffs for smart people.









