Swiss metal veterans SAMAEL, one of the most respected and influential names in the industrial and black metal realms, have unveiled a brand-new single, “Hail To The Sun”. Combining crushing heaviness with an epic atmosphere, the track explores the challenges of life while encouraging the courage to embrace risk and opportunity. Driven by a powerful, marching rhythm, the song continues the band’s bold new chapter, which began in 2025 with “Black Matter Manifesto”, SAMAEL’s first release of new material in eight years.
SAMAEL comments on “Hail To The Sun”: “In troubled times, it is good to come together around something that is meaningful to us all… and what better thing than the sun, which is one but experienced differently by each of us? ‘Hail To The Sun’ is an anthem that will see you through the summer and keep you warm when winter comes. The song is about overcoming adversity and seizing life’s opportunities.”
SAMAEL is:
Michael “Vorph” Locher – Guitars, Vocals
Alexandre “Xytras” Locher – Drum programming, Keyboards, Samples and Percussion
Thomas “Drop” Betrisey – Guitars
Ales Campanelli – Bass
Samael photo: Iro Kalligeri (@irokalligeriphotography)
