X Narnia

• 1 Like A Thief In The Night 03:40
• 2 Oceanwide 03:46
• 3 Heaven's Calling 04:23
• 4 Walk On Water 04:03
• 5 God Under Fire 04:22
• 6 Remedy (SOS) 04:09
• 7 Jerusalem 04:49
• 8 Every Breath 04:20
• 9 The War That Tore The Land (Reprise) 02:16
• 10 The Man from Nazareth, Pt. II 06:47
• Total Runtime 42:35

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Swedish melodic metal pioneers Narnia return with their tenth studio album, “X”, marking the band’s 30th anniversary and nearly three decades of unwavering presence on the international metal scene.

While their previous release “Ghost Town” (2023) reaffirmed the band’s melodic metal foundation, “X” expands Narnia’s sonic landscape. The album moves confidently between soaring, arena-ready choruses and more adventurous, progressive passages, without ever losing the band’s unmistakable identity.

Songs like “Oceanwide”, “Every Breath”, and “Heaven’s Calling” showcase Narnia’s gift for strong hooks and uplifting melodies. At the other end of the spectrum, the high-energy “Remedy (SOS)” pushes the tempo to new heights, while tracks such as “God Under Fire” and “Jerusalem” explore more intricate arrangements and progressive textures.

Multiple lead vocalists share the spotlight throughout the album. Guitarist CJ Grimmark and bassist Jonatan “Jono” Samuelsson step forward on selected tracks, adding new tonal colors, while Christian Liljegren’s unmistakable voice continues to anchor the sound.

The album also reconnects with the band’s legacy. “The Man from Nazareth Pt. II” serves as a continuation of a fan-favorite from the 2006 album “Enter the Gate”, while “The War that Tore the Land (Reprise)” offers a reflective callback to 2019’s “From Darkness to Light”.

– “This album represents both where we come from and where we’re heading”, says CJ Grimmark. “It’s heavier, broader, and more dynamic, but still unmistakably Narnia.”

“X” stands as both a celebration of Narnia’s legacy and a bold statement of where the band stands today—musically sharper, more diverse, and more confident than ever.

Christian Liljegren, Vocals
CJ Grimmark, Guitar, Vocals & Backing Vocals
Jonatan “Jono” Samuelsson, Bass, Vocals & Backing Vocals
Martin Härenstam, Keyboards
Anders Köllerfors, Drums

Produced and mixed by CJ Grimmark
Mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson at Studio Bohus

Narnia
Since forming in 1996, Swedish melodic metal pioneers Narnia have built a legacy few bands in the genre can match. With ten studio albums, international tours across Europe and Latin America, and a career spanning three decades, the band continues to evolve while staying true to its unmistakable identity.

Founded by vocalist Christian Liljegren and guitarist CJ Grimmark in Jönköping, Sweden, Narnia quickly became part of the late-’90s Scandinavian melodic metal movement. Their debut album Awakening (1997) gained immediate attention in Japan before securing a European release through Nuclear Blast, establishing the band on the international metal scene. Throughout the years, albums such as Long Live the King, Enter the Gate, and From Darkness to Light have defined Narnia’s signature sound — soaring melodies, virtuosic guitar work, powerful vocals, and lyrics rooted in conviction and hope. The band has toured extensively and shared stages with artists including Dio, Stratovarius, Sabaton, Saxon, Stryper, and many more.

After a brief hiatus in the early 2010s, Narnia returned revitalized. The self-titled comeback album in 2016 marked a new era of renewed focus and global touring, including multiple headline runs in Latin America. In 2023, Ghost Town further expanded the band’s melodic foundation while reaching new audiences worldwide.

Now, with their tenth studio album “X,” Narnia celebrates 30 years as a band. The release represents both a reflection on their musical heritage and a confident step forward, combining arena-ready hooks with progressive depth and dynamic songwriting.

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