Soen | İstanbul
Swedish progressive metal band Soen is coming to IF Beşiktaş in İstanbul 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 Türkiye as part of the European tour for its seventh studio album, Reliance (2026). Organized by Vera Müzik with contributions from %100 Metal, the tour will take place in Ankara, İzmir, and İstanbul.
Soen has a loyal and massive fan base in Türkiye that grows like an avalanche every day. Not remaining indifferent to this intense interest and passion from its listeners, the band has mapped out its route to perform its new songs live:
Friday, October 23: Ankara, Milyon Event Hall
Saturday, October 24: İzmir, SoldOut Performance Hall
Sunday, October 25: İstanbul, 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 its own distinctive peak since its formation by blending the technical sharpness of progressive metal, post-rock atmospheres, and deep melodic structures.
Following the global success of its 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 decay 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 opportunity to hear new-era Soen compositions such as the album’s driving tracks "Primal", "Mercenary", and "Discordia" live in Türkiye for the first time.
Both Heavy and Deeply Human
Through its musical style, Soen appeals to listeners of giants such as Tool, Opeth, Katatonia, and Gojira, promising something akin to spiritual purification (catharsis) onstage. On these nights, Cody Ford’s powerful guitar riffs, Martin Lopez’s drum parts, and Joel Ekelöf’s hypnotizing vocals will come together 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 up close during its Türkiye tour, with Karnaval as the media sponsor.