Flykt Interview: Swedish Black Metal Band Talks Sinister Strain (2026).
Artist: Flykt Origin: Stockholm, Sweden Label: Hammerheart Records Released: June 19, 2026 Genre: Black Metal Follow: Facebook | Instagram Flykt is a name that deserves more attention. This year they released their second album, Sinister Strain, seven years after their debut Charnel Heart — and it's a record that combines aggression with real melodic depth. I reached out to talk about the long road to this album, what drives their sound, and what comes next. 1. For those who haven't discovered Flykt yet, how would you describe the band, and how did everything get started? The band formed in 2016. I joined shortly after, and the first album, "Charnel Heart," was released in 2019. The following seven years have been devoted to the creation of our second album, "Sinister Strain," which was released this June. 2. Where did the name Flykt come from, and does it hold a special meaning for the band? Since I wasn't present at ground zero,...