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Soen is a progressive metal band from Sweden, formed in 2010, known for their unique blend of heavy metal and progressive rock. They have released seven albums, with their most recent being *Memorial* in 2023, and are set to release a new album titled *Reliance* in January 2026.
“As a lifelong Soen fan the new album is a real mixed bag for me. It has a lot of good songs but I can't stand the arena pump your fist in the air songs like Unbound anymore. ( they all sound exactly the same) I also miss the warm jazzy production sound from Lotus. The new album has a more cold/”
“I've been a fan only since 2021 and my favourite album is less surprisingly Imperial to this day, which seem to mark for many fans the start of this current downfall. However, at the same time the last two albums are the worst albums I've heard from the band and I much prefer the earlier rec”
“Lykaia was one of their strongest albums imo along with Lotus.”
“New album sounds more 5FDP/Hellyeah but less Soen. I don't blame them for shooting for the stars though. I'll get used to it though”
Soen has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 41 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem.
Soen works in progressive metal originating from Sweden. As a music artist at the "indie" level, Soen has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader progressive metal scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Soen has approximately 250K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.
Fans of Soen often also enjoy Tool, Dream Theater, Pain of Salvation, Porcupine Tree, Opeth. These artists share common ground in the progressive metal space and/or the Sweden music scene. If you appreciate Soen's approach to progressive metal, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 41/100, Soen's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms; being based in Sweden, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.