Move over, black masses — Swedish heavy metal vets LION’S SHARE just dropped a satanic anthem that’s somehow more hilarious than horrifying
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. And yes, you’re reading that right — these guys took a 17-year break just to make sure their return would be *extra*.
“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. Translation: if your grandma heard this, she’d probably bless the house with holy water and cancel her subscription to your Spotify Wrapped.
LION’S SHARE 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.” Oh, so it’s basically “Enter Sandman” meets “Office Space.” Got it.
“I found the whole thing both dark and hilarious, and wrote a lyric about it,” Johansson continues. “Needless to say, he was incredibly proud when he found out there was a song dedicated to him.” Imagine finding out your midlife crisis inspired a metal banger. That’s either the ultimate flex or the fastest way to get uninvited from family Christmas.
LION’S SHARE 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.” Or, as we like to call it: “We’re back, and we’re not here to play acoustic ballads, Karen.”
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. Basically, if Judas Priest had a baby with a Home Depot catalog, this would be the result.
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. That’s basically the Mount Rushmore of “we’re too old to die young, so here we are in our 50s headbanging.”
Since 2017, LION’S SHARE has operated as a powerful duo with Chriss and Johansson, supported by trusted collaborators in studio and on stage. Because apparently, two Swedes with a dream and a Spotify account are all you need to resurrect a 30-year-old metal project.
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. And by “focused,” we mean they finally figured out how to use Pro Tools without accidentally recording their coffee maker.
“Pentagram” is available on all digital platforms, accompanied by the official music video. So if you’ve ever wanted to listen to a song inspired by a guy who literally just reversed his name to become “Satan-approved,” today’s your lucky day.
LION’S SHARE has also been confirmed for Alive Festival, one of Sweden’s major summer festivals — taking place in Borlänge, Sweden on July 2-4, 2026. Which is perfect, because nothing says “summer vibes” like a bunch of Swedes screaming about pentagrams in the rain.
LION’S SHARE is:
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Kay Backlund – Keyboards
Anuviel (SAECRED SPIRIT) – Keyboards
Fredrik Johansson – Drums
Touring lineup:
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Magnus Ulfstedt – Drums
So there you have it: a Swedish metal band, a midlife crisis, and a pentagram. The unholy trinity of entertainment. 🤘🔥😈
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