Soen
Swedish progressive metal band Soen at IF Beşiktaş in Istanbul on October 25, 2026, as part of the “Reliance” European tour!
Soen, one of the most impressive, emotionally charged and technically flawless bands on the modern progressive metal scene, is coming to Turkey as part of the European tour for its seventh studio album, Reliance (2026). Organized by Vera Müzik, the tour will take place in Ankara, Izmir and Istanbul.
Soen has a loyal and enormous fan base in Turkey that is growing by the day, and the band has not remained indifferent to its listeners’ intense interest and passion, mapping out a route to perform its new songs live:
Friday, October 23: Ankara, Milyon Event Hall
Saturday, October 24: Izmir, SoldOut Performance Hall
Sunday, October 25: Istanbul, IF Beşiktaş
A Brand-New Era: “Reliance” and Powerful Live Performances
Led by former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez and Joel Ekelöf, known for his mesmerizing vocal tone, Soen has created a unique pinnacle of its own since its formation by blending the technical sharpness of progressive metal with post-rock atmospheres and deep melodic structures.
Following the global success achieved with their previous album, “Memorial,” the Swedish band took its sound into an even more aggressive, raw and dark dimension with its seventh studio album, “Reliance,” released in January 2026. Focusing on the corruption of the modern world, the disconnection brought about by digitalization and inner questioning, the album received critical acclaim from the moment it was released. Music lovers will have the chance to hear Soen’s new compositions from this era, such as “Primal,” “Mercenary” and “Discordia,” the album’s driving tracks, live in Turkey for the first time.
Both Hard-Hitting and Profoundly Human
Through their musical style, Soen appeals to listeners of giants such as Tool, Opeth, Katatonia and Gojira, promising an almost spiritual catharsis onstage. On these nights, Cody Ford’s powerful guitar riffs, Martin Lopez’s drum arrangements and Joel Ekelöf’s hypnotic vocals will combine to fill the venues with both the fresh energy of the “Reliance” album and the band’s classic older masterpieces.
Mark your calendars now to experience the band’s energy firsthand during its Turkey tour, with Karnaval as the media sponsor.