After unveiling three striking cinematic performance pieces, Sweden’s Orbit Culture are back with another ambitious creation. Their latest single, “Nerve,” is accompanied by a visually intense 3D visualizer, produced in collaboration with the digital artists at Crystal Spotlight, that transports viewers into a darker, surreal dimension.
The band shares their perspective on the track:
“With ‘Nerve,’ we wanted to tap into some of the sounds that defined our earlier work — incorporating melodic choruses alongside heavier elements, with a final twist that sets it apart. We held onto this song for years without being sure how to present it, especially since the verses felt unusual compared to our typical style. But in the end, that’s what made it special. The scale of the song also called for something beyond a live performance video. After years of bouncing ideas back and forth with Miles Skarin from Crystal Spotlight, this was the perfect song to bring into a fully fleshed-out 3D world.”
“Nerve” stands as the fourth single from the band’s upcoming full-length Death Above Life, set to arrive on October 3. Frontman Niklas Karlsson reflects on the record:
“This album is about transformation — moving forward into something new. It carries both light and dark emotions, but ultimately, it feels like renewal, like starting fresh.”
Tracklist for Death Above Life:
- Inferna
- Bloodhound
- Inside the Waves
- The Tales of War
- Hydra
- Nerve
- Death Above Life
- The Storm
- Neural Collapse
- The Path I Walk
Orbit Culture formed in the small Swedish town of Eksjö, a place that sits between the iconic metal hubs of Gothenburg and Stockholm. The group — Karlsson (vocals, guitar), Richard Hansson (guitar), Fredrik Lennartsson (bass), and Christopher Wallerstedt (drums) — have carved a global reputation with their fusion of thrash, death metal, and industrial elements, all tied together with massive hooks and dense atmospheres. While fans may hear echoes of Gojira, Metallica, or Static-X, Orbit Culture’s sound is unmistakably their own.
Their 2023 release, Descent, along with the follow-up EP The Forgotten, earned critical acclaim and appeared on numerous year-end lists, including recognition from Metal Hammer, who praised the work as a major milestone in modern metal. Relentless touring and high-energy festival sets have only strengthened their position on the global stage.
Today, Orbit Culture represent more than a rising band — they embody the future of heavy music.
Orbit Culture formed in the small Swedish town of Eksjö, a place that sits between the iconic metal hubs of Gothenburg and Stockholm. The group — Karlsson (vocals, guitar), Richard Hansson (guitar), Fredrik Lennartsson (bass), and Christopher Wallerstedt (drums) — have carved a global reputation with their fusion of thrash, death metal, and industrial elements, all tied together with massive hooks and dense atmospheres. While fans may hear echoes of Gojira, Metallica, or Static-X, Orbit Culture’s sound is unmistakably their own.
Orbit Culture formed in the small Swedish town of Eksjö, a place that sits between the iconic metal hubs of Gothenburg and Stockholm. The group — Karlsson (vocals, guitar), Richard Hansson (guitar), Fredrik Lennartsson (bass), and Christopher Wallerstedt (drums) — have carved a global reputation with their fusion of thrash, death metal, and industrial elements, all tied together with massive hooks and dense atmospheres. While fans may hear echoes of Gojira, Metallica, or Static-X, Orbit Culture’s sound is unmistakably their own.
