Written By Caine Blackthorn
Lord Vicar Fist album brings doom against power
International traditional doom metal outfit Lord Vicar will release their fifth studio album, Fist, in February 2027 through Svart Records, marking the group’s 20th anniversary year. The first single, “Open,” arrives with a video, and the band is expected to return to the road more extensively in 2027.
A record with something to confront
According to the label, Fist examines rising authoritarianism and the rituals and history through which power is abused. That gives the record an unmistakably contemporary subject without abandoning the slow, heavy musical lineage Lord Vicar have pursued since 2007. The group draws on the classic doom tradition associated with Trouble, Pentagram, The Obsessed and Witchfinder General.
A band crossing borders
Formed by guitarist Kimi Kärki after Reverend Bizarre, Lord Vicar also feature vocalist Chritus Linderson, drummer Gareth Millsted and bassist Fredrik Jansson. With members based across Finland, Germany, Switzerland and Sweden, the band has long been international in both its personnel and its musical outlook.
Release date and tracklist
Svart Records lists February 26, 2027 as the release date for Fist on its official storefront. The album’s accompanying promotional description mentions February 28, but the storefront’s release-date field specifies February 26. The listed tracks are “Open,” “Wave Men,” “Faustian Bargain,” “The Fascist, Including Resting Place,” “Spirit of the Earth,” “Mos Teutonicus” and “Closed.” The “Open” video and physical preorder information are available through Svart Records.
PREORDER LORD VICAR – FIST HERE
Track List:
1.Open
2.Wave Men
3.Faustian Bargain
4.The Fascist, Including Resting Place
5.Spirit Of The Earth
6.Mos Teutonicus
7.Closed
Sources: Svart Records album listing.
About The Author
Caine Blackthorn writes music news, trending topics, commentary, and feature pieces for Metal Lair with a focus on the shifting culture surrounding rock and heavy metal. From rising ticket prices and touring collapse to legacy artists, industry absurdity, and the changing soul of live music, his work blends sharp observation with the grit, humor, and frustration of the scene itself. Whether covering modern chaos or metal history, Caine approaches heavy music as something lived through, not simply reported on.
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