Swedish band SWEET FREEDOM has a new album out. Initially, I though ‘hey a band using the Heep album title’ (LOL), but nope, as one band member replied “It doesn’t. I can understand the question but the name comes from our intension to be as free as possible with our music. The first album released in 2022 was released without a label. In that way we could control everything, and also decide how everything should be done. So Sweet Freedom isn’t just a band name, it’s a vision.” But these guys will appeal to classic hard rock/metal fans with their mix of guitars, organ, and excellent vocals. Below is press info on the new album, as well as their 3 videos from Blind Leading The Blind, ordering info, and band links.
Sweet Freedom began as a solo project by Swedish keyboardist Jörgen Schelander during the pandemic, born from a clear artistic vision and DIY spirit that had long been brewing in his mind.
Their debut album, initially released with no promotion, gained surprising attention — even landing coverage in Sweden Rock Magazine as one of the year’s top releases. By late 2022, the band evolved from a solo project to a full lineup under the name Sweet Freedom, reminiscent of how Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow became simply Rainbow.
The new album, “Blind Leading The Blind”, sees the return of the same core lineup, but with one notable change: powerhouse vocalist Matti Alfonzetti (Skintrade, Jagged Edge) steps in as frontman, replacing Stefan Nyqvist. Matti’s signature voice and charisma elevate these already high-octane songs to new heights.
Together with Håkan Nilsson on guitar, Jan Lund on bass, and Håkan Rangemo on drums, Sweet Freedom forms a Swedish supergroup. The new album is a ten-song collection of massive classic rock with a progressive twist.
The album was recorded live as a full band at Tilt Recording Studios in Strömstad, Sweden – an intentional move to capture the raw energy and chemistry that can only happen when a real band plays together in the same room. That energy, combined with a massive-sounding mix and master by Stefan Boman (Opeth, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard), results in a huge, dynamic rock production.
While Matti is well known in the rock world, the rest of Sweet Freedom’s members also boast serious credentials. Jörgen performed all keyboards on the 2024 touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar (featuring Daniel Gildenlöw of Pain of Salvation), and both Jan and Håkan previously played in Sabbtail alongside Mats Levén and Fredrik Åkesson of Opeth.
Sweet Freedom is here, loud and proud – and “Blind Leading The Blind” proves they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Talking about the record, Jörgen Schelander stated: “This album is a blast of classic rock. Close your eyes and listen all the way through “Blind Leading The Blind” – and you’ll come out blind no more… Maybe just a little deaf! The energy we captured, especially with Stefan Boman’s production, is something rare these days”.
Tracklist:
1. Infinity
2. Tears Of The Sun
3. Another Day
4. Skin And Bone
5. Innocent Child
6. Live From The Heart
7. Skeleton Key
8. Solid Ground
9. I Push Too Hard
10. Outcry
Line Up:
Matti Alfonzetti – Lead and backing vocals
Håkan Nilsson – Lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Jan Lund – Bass and backing vocals
Håkan Rangemo – Drums and percussion, backing vocals
Jörgen Schelander – Organ and keyboards, backing vocals
LINKS:
https://www.frontiers.it/album/6062
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