Following the explosive single Farewell, Swedish rock outfit Åskväder continue the journey towards their upcoming third album Wax with new single Salt, released July 16th via Icons Creating Evil Art alongside an official music video.

Driven by thunderous riffs, soaring melodies and the band's unmistakable Scandinavian rock swagger, Salt further cements Åskväder's new era with lead vocalist and guitarist Saga Flygare Täll. Combining blues-soaked hard rock with infectious hooks and raw emotional intensity, the track captures the chemistry that has quickly made the band's new line-up feel like a natural evolution.

"Salt was the very first song Saga sang with us during her audition," the band explains. "It clicked instantly—we knew right then that she was the perfect fit."

That immediate connection shines throughout the track. Built on muscular guitars, driving rhythms and powerful vocal performances, Salt balances classic rock energy with modern melodic hard rock, showcasing a band that sounds more confident and focused than ever.

Since forming on Sweden’s west coast, Åskväder have steadily built a reputation through explosive live performances and a sound that channels the spirit of the ’90s Scandinavian rock explosion. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Hellacopters, Turbonegro and Thundermother while maintaining a distinct identity of their own, the band blends blues-infused riff rock, punk urgency and anthemic songwriting into a high-voltage, no-frills experience.

Following the release of their debut EP Quick Fixes in 2018, the band released their self-titled debut album in 2020 and followed it with Fenix in 2022 and the Electric Tide EP in 2023. Extensive touring across Scandinavia, Germany and Spain further established Åskväder as a powerful live act with a rapidly growing audience.

With Saga Flygare Täll joining the band in 2025, Åskväder now enter their next phase with renewed intensity and ambition. Their upcoming album Wax — set for release in 2026 via Icons Creating Evil Art — is described by the band as their strongest and most explosive work to date: refined, relentless and built for the stage.

Today, Åskväder consists of Lucas Monryd (bass), Tim Ferm (drums), Saga Flygare Täll (lead vocals/guitar) and Martin Gut (lead guitar).

The storm continues in 2026.