Xion - When Stars Collide - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Swedish speed/thrash metal newcomers XION are set to their second album, *When Stars Collide*, on 11 September via Fireflash Records. XION's fresh blend of speed and thrash metal sounds unique, and you can clearly sense the power, dedication, boundless energy and ambition of this young band.The quintet was formed in 2022, when some of the members were still under 18, yet they were already playing with the same precision and energy as more established metal bands. Since then, the band from Falun - the hometown of acts such as SABATON, BROTHERS OF METAL, TWILIGHT FORCE and others - has taken the world by storm. The combination of the members' young age and their extremely precise and virtuosic musical skills has made XION one of the most interesting and promising newcomers on the Swedish metal scene in many years.In January 2024, XION released their debut album InchBetween Shadows and GodsInch, produced by Johan Reivén (RAM, HOSTILIA, among others). They performed as the support act for IN FLAMES and the GENE SIMMONS BAND at the legendary InchDalhalla ArenaInch and played at several festivals, including InchGefle MetalInch, InchSweden Rock FestivalInch and the InchSabaton CruiseInch. Their concerts have been highly praised. Sweden Rock Magazine rated one of their live performances 9/10, and their performance at the InchSweden Rock FestivalInch itself received a of 4/5. In 2023, the band also won the InchImagine SwedenInch music competition.In June 2025, XION released the single InchWasteland of TimeInch, produced by Jonas Arnberg (METHANE, DEMONICAL, among others), who is also producing the band's upcoming studio album, InchWhen Stars CollideInch. This track also convinced Fireflash Records to offer them a record deal.The upcoming new album InchWhen Stars CollideInch takes things a step further and showcases the band at their very best. The first single InchZero Lig