Swedish heavy metal veterans Lion’s Share continue their comeback campaign by unveiling the official music video for “Pentagram”, the opening track from their long-awaited album “Inferno”, out March 27, 2026 via Metalville.

“Pentagram” kicks off “Inferno” with a dark, uncompromising tone. Musically, the song delivers classic heavy metal authority with sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and a sinister edge that makes it a natural introduction to the album. Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson explains the inspiration behind the lyrics:

“The song was inspired by a colleague of mine — a quirky guy in his 60s, a huge fan of heavy metal and black metal. At some point he decided he was a Satanist. Since he didn’t want to keep his Christian first name, he simply flipped the letters around and officially registered a new one. I found the whole thing both dark and hilarious, and wrote a lyric about it. Needless to say, he was incredibly proud when he found out there was a song dedicated to him.”

Guitarist Lars Chriss adds:

“”Pentagram“was a given choice as the opening track on Inferno. It immediately defines the atmosphere of the album — dark, heavy, and straight to the point. It sets the listener’s mindset from the very first second.”

The accompanying black-and-white band performance video was filmed in November 2025 and directed by Tom Wouda. Featuring gritty, fast-cut performance footage shot in an industrial workshop filled with chains and heavy machinery, the video channels a modernized “Painkiller” vibe, perfectly aligning with the song’s dark and foreboding atmosphere.

Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden in 1987, Lion’s Share have built a respected legacy within European heavy metal, touring alongside legends such as Motörhead, Saxon, Dio, Manowar, U.D.O., and Dee Snider.
With “Inferno” — their seventh studio album and first full-length release since the fan- and critically acclaimed “Dark Hours” (2009) — the band return sharper, heavier, and more focused than ever. Lion’s Share have also been confirmed for Alive Festival, one of Sweden’s major summer festivals — taking place in Borlänge, Sweden, July 2–4, 2026.

The new album is produced & mixed by Lars Chriss and mastered by Mike Lind. All songs are written by Lars Chriss and Nils Patrik Johansson. The cover artwork is created by Blekkmark Design Studio.

Lineup:
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Kay Backlund – Keyboards
Anuviel (Saecred Spirit) – Keyboards
Fredrik Johansson – Drums

Live lineup:
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Magnus Ulfstedt – Drums