Swedish hard rock band Black Blood Sthlm release ‘Holy Man‘, the second single taken from their self titled upcoming EP, set for release on September 18^th, 2026.

Listen to ‘Holy Man‘ – here

After opening this new chapter with ‘In the Wind‘, the band now moves forward with a song that adds another piece to the identity of the project. ‘Holy Man‘ does not rely on shortcuts or ready-made formulas. It comes from a place where Hard Rock is still about songwriting, instinct and musicians playing with a clear purpose: every part has to serve the song, without chasing trends or unnecessary decoration.

Black Blood Sthlm were formed by four musicians who have lived through different eras of the Scandinavian Rock and Metal scene from the inside. The band’s roots reach back to 1970s hard rock, but the approach is not nostalgic. Their sound is built around focused arrangements, guitars at the center, a distinctive voice and a rhythm section that gives the music shape, weight and movement.

The band features Matti Alfonzetti on vocals, known for his work with Jagged Edge, Bam Bam Boys and Skintrade; Stefan Bergström on guitar, also known for Skintrade, as well as his work with Baltimoore, Zinny Zan and Martina Edoff; Johan Kullberg on drums, whose career includes Lion’s Share, Zan Clan, Therion and session work with HammerFall during extensive world tours; and Jarmo Lindell on bass/vocals, an experienced musician who has worked with Cloud Circus, Andreas Johnson and as a solo artist.

Following the debut single ‘Avalon‘, this release marks the band’s first more complete statement and brings their direction into sharper focus: Hard Rock performed by musicians who know that language deeply.

With ‘Holy Man‘, Black Blood Sthlm continue the road toward the release of their EP and further define the nature of the band: a project born from an idea that had been waiting for the right moment, now turned into a real line-up, with new material and a clear identity.

Track list:

1. In The Wind
2. In Know You Believe
3. Fallen Angel
4. Holy Man

Line-up:

Matti Alfonzetti – Vocals

Stefan Bergström – Guitar

Jarmo Lindell – Bass

Johan Kullberg – Drums

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