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 27th, 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. Pre-order the album – here
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.
Live:
LION’S SHARE have also been confirmed for ALIVE FESTIVAL, one of Sweden’s major summer festivals — taking place in Borlänge, Sweden, July 2nd – 4th, 2026.
