SOULS OF DIOTIMA are back with a bold new chapter, revealing their upcoming fifth studio album ‚Arcade‘ alongside the lead single ‚Run Away‘, due June 5th. Recorded at the legendary Studio Bohus in Sweden, the album is set for worldwide release on October 2nd, 2026 via Diotima Records. The band promises a significant sonic evolution, the full nature of which will only be revealed when the single drops.SOULS OF DIOTIMA have officially broken their silence, announcing both a brand-new single and their highly anticipated fifth studio album. The single ‚Run Away‘ will arrive on Friday, June 5th, serving as the first taste of ‚Arcade‘, scheduled for worldwide release on October 2nd, 2026, through Diotima Records.
According to the band, ‚Arcade‘ represents far more than a new record — it marks the beginning of what they describe as a ’new era‘. SOULS OF DIOTIMA have undergone a deliberate and significant directional shift, one they have chosen to keep closely guarded until the first single officially lands. The precise nature of this sonic transformation remains under wraps, building considerable anticipation among fans and the wider rock and metal community.
To realise this new vision, SOULS OF DIOTIMA travelled to Sweden to record at Studio Bohus in Kungälv, a facility with a storied place in rock and metal history. The album was fully produced by Oscar Nilsson, Thomas ‚Plec‘ Johansson, and Mikko Viitala — a production trio well versed in shaping ambitious heavy music.
The visual identity of ‚Arcade‘ has been entrusted to artist Rhett Padersoo, whose cover artwork is being unveiled alongside the official eleven-track tracklist. The album features tracks including ‚Warning!‘, ‚Black Rose‘, ‚Run Away‘, ‚Time is a Flame‘, and closing track ‚Nocturnal Vibe‘.
SOULS OF DIOTIMA are available for interviews. Further information can be found via their official Linktree.