Swedish metal band Orbit Culture will release “Death Above Life,” its fifth full-length album—and first with Century Media Records—on Oct. 3, 2025. Preorder it here, and watch the music video for the title track below.
“The album represents change, a new beginning,” guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Niklas Karlsson said. “It brings up a lot of good and bad emotions, but it’s a big change for the better. It feels like a rebirth.”
“Our next song is the title track of the album—’Death Above Life,'” the band said. “While the first single, ‘The Tales Of War,’ acted as a bridge to the next chapter, this one kicks the doors wide open. It’s darker, heavier and leans into a more horror-driven side of Orbit Culture.
“Lyrically, it reflects a choice: When faced with the idea of continuing down a path surrounded by the wrong people, we sometimes know that we have to cut ties. It is not literally about choosing death but walking away from what is holding us back. ‘Death Above Life’ is about letting go of what no longer fits to make space for something real. It will see the light of day for the very first time at Download Festival.”
“Death Above Life” track listing:
“Inferna”
“Bloodhound”
“Inside the Waves”
“The Tales of War”
“Hydra”
“Nerve”
“Death Above Life”
“The Storm”
“Neural Collapse”
“The Path I Walk”
Formats:
- Ltd. CD Digipak
- Gatefold black 2LP
- Ltd. Gatefold greenish ReVinyl 2LP (600x) via cmdistro.de & selected Indie retailers, Orbit Culture & MerchCare*Ltd. Gatefold transp. red 2LP (500x) via Levykuappa Äx (FIN), HMV (UK) & in France
- Ltd. Gatefold neon yellow-black marbled 2LP (500x) via EMP
- Ltd. Gatefold Sparkle Starlight 2LP (500x) via Orbit Culture & MerchCare
- Ltd. Gatefold transp. light blue-black marbled 2LP (500x) via Orbit Culture live on EU tour
- Gatefold fruit punch 2LP (US version)
- Ltd. Gatefold transp. coke bottle green 2LP (US version) (1000x) via all US Indie retailers
- Ltd. Gatefold white 2LP (US version) (300x) via Revolver Magazine
- Ltd. Gatefold metallic golden 2LP (US version) (500x) via centurymedia.store, Orbit Culture & Night Shift Merch
- Ltd. Gatefold black-grey marble 2LP (US version) (500x) via Orbit Culture & Night Shift Merch
- Standard CD Jewelcase (Japan)
- Digital Album
Orbit Culture, coming off the Poisoned Ascendancy E.U./U.K. supporting Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine, just embarked on a number of summer dates including festivals and supporting In Flames on select shows.
