Thrown Release Highly Anticipated New Album 'UNWANTED'

Swedish heavyweights thrown have today released their highly anticipated sophomore album, UNWANTED, via Arising Empire. Following the phenomenal success of their debut album EXCESSIVE GUILT, the Stockholm-based four-piece return with ten tracks of uncompromising aggression, crushing grooves and raw emotion, further cementing their position as one of the most exciting forces in modern heavy music.

With over 227 million Spotify streams and a rapidly growing international fanbase, thrown have experienced a remarkable rise in recent years. Rather than reinventing themselves, UNWANTED sees the band doubling down on everything that defines their sound. Heavier breakdowns, sharper hip-hop-inspired vocal flows and meticulously crafted arrangements push their signature blend of metallic hardcore and nu-metal to new extremes. Staying true to their no-nonsense approach, every track delivers maximum impact without a second wasted.

Lyrically, UNWANTED explores familiar dark territory, confronting depression, self-doubt, frustration and inner conflict. Yet beneath the aggression lies a sense of empowerment and even flashes of dark humour, turning deeply personal struggles into something cathartic and relatable. Tracks like 'don't be fooled' and the furious title track dive into pessimism and self-reflection, while 'doing great' and 'bad times' reveal a more defiant, self-assured side of the band.

Leading up to the release, thrown offered a taste of the album with four powerful singles. 'split' explored internal pressure and mental overload, while 'rehearsed' confronted manipulation and betrayal. 'critic' took aim at online negativity and the constant pursuit of relevance, before the album's title track 'unwanted' rounded out the campaign.

thrown first made waves with their 2022 debut EP EXTENDED PAIN, which remained in Spotify's Global Metal Top 200 for almost an entire year and has since surpassed 80 million streams. Their 2024 debut album EXCESSIVE GUILT took things even further, accumulating over 120 million Spotify streams, with breakout hit 'on the verge' alone approaching 60 million.

Beyond their streaming success, thrown have established themselves as a formidable live act, touring across Europe, North America and Australia alongside the likes of Knocked Loose, Fit For A King, Emmure, Counterparts, While She Sleeps and Wage War. Their achievements have also been recognised at the Heavy Music Awards, winning Best Breakthrough Live Artist in 2024 and Best Breakthrough Album in 2025 for EXCESSIVE GUILT.

With UNWANTED, thrown prove that evolution doesn't always mean changing direction. Sometimes it means sharpening everything that made you stand out in the first place. Fiercer, more focused and unapologetically themselves, the Swedish four-piece deliver their most refined and relentless statement yet.

thrown's new album UNWANTED is available now via Arising Empire.

Catch the band live:

• 31.10.2026 I Core Fest 2026 I Göppingen, Germany
• 27.11.2026 I Fållan I Johanneshov, Sweden
• 29.11.2026 I Grosse Freiheit 36 I Hamburg, Germany
• 30.11.2026 I Huxleys Neue Welt I Berlin, Germany
• 01.12.2026 I Gasometer I Wien, Austria
• 03.12.2026 I TonHalle München I München, Germany
• 04.12.2026 I Schlachthof Wiesbaden I Wiesbaden, Germany
• 05.12.2026 I Palladium Köln I Köln, Germany
• 06.12.2026 I Élysée Montmartre I Paris, France
• 08.12.2026 I Poppodium 013 I Tilburg, Netherlands
• 09.12.2026 I Trix I Antwerpen, Belgium
• 11.12.2026 I Academy I Manchester, United Kingdom
• 12.12.2026 I O2 Academy Glasgow I Glasgow, United Kingdom
• 13.12.2026 I Troxy I London, United Kingdom
• 31.01.2027 I Studio The Venue I Auckland, New Zealand
• 03.02.2027 I Freo.SocialI Fremantle, Australia
• 05.02.2027 I Hindley Street Music Hall I Adelaide, Australia
• 06.02.2027 I 170 Russell I Melbourne, Australia
• 07.02.2027 I Forum Melbourne I Melbourne, Australia
• 10.02.2027 I UC Hub I Bruce, Australia
• 11.02.2027 I Liberty Hall I Moore Park, Australia
• 12.02.2027 I King Street Hotel I Newcastle, Australia
• 13.02.2027 I The Tivoli I Brisbane, Australia
• 14.02.2027 I The Tivoli I Brisbane, Australia
• 12.03.2027 I Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia I Philadelphia, United States
• 13.03.2027 I Irving Plaza I New York, United States
• 14.03.2027 I Paradise Rock Club I Boston, United States
• 16.03.2027 I Théâtre Beanfield I Montréal, Canada
• 17.03.2027 I The Opera House I Toronto, Canada
• 19.03.2027 I Preserving I New Kensington, United States
• 20.03.2027 I Saint Andrew’s Hall I Detroit, United States
• 21.03.2027 I Concord Music Hall I Chicago, United States
• 23.03.2027 I Summit Music Hall I Denver, United States
• 25.03.2027 I AREA15 I Las Vegas, United States
• 26.03.2027 I Ace Of Spades I Sacramento, United States
• 27.03.2027 I Observatory I Santa Ana, United States
• 28.03.2027 I The Nile Theater I Mesa, United States
• 30.03.2027 I The Echo Lounge & Music Hall I Dallas, United States
• 31.03.2027 I The Rock Box I San Antonio, United States
• 02.04.2027 I The Beacham I Orlando, United States
• 03.04.2027 I The Masquerade I Atlanta, United States
• 04.04.2027 I The Underground I Charlotte, United States
• 05.04.2027 I Eastside Bowl I Nashville, United States
• 07.04.2027 I Globe Iron I Cleveland, United States
• 08.04.2027 I Electric City I Buffalo, United States
• 09.04.2027 I Baltimore Soundstage I Baltimore, United States
• 10.04.2027 I Empire Live I Albany, United States
• 30.07.2027 I Open Air Gränichen 2027 I Gränichen, Switzerland

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