The thrown UNWANTED album is out now, bringing another dose of the Swedish band’s compressed, confrontational metallic hardcore to listeners who prefer their breakdowns without unnecessary ceremony. Released November 6, 2026 through Arising Empire, UNWANTED follows the group’s 2024 album EXCESSIVE GUILT.
thrown have built their identity around blunt-force rhythms, tightly constructed songs and a distinctly modern sense of frustration. Their new release continues that approach, but its lyrical framing is worth noticing too: the title track turns anger inward, confronting mistakes and accountability instead of simply finding another villain.
thrown UNWANTED album arrives through Arising Empire
The record includes previously shared tracks such as “critic,” “rehearsed” and “unwanted.” Arising Empire’s official release page describes the project in terms of crushing breakdowns, aggression and unfiltered emotion. That is the label’s characterization, rather than a claim that Metal Lair has independently reviewed the full album.
On the title track, the words focus on being the problem, acknowledging regrets and considering the consequences of past behavior. The contrast between that self-critical perspective and the band’s abrasive musical presentation is an interesting starting point for listeners discovering thrown for the first time.
A younger hardcore audience without the nostalgia filter
There’s no requirement that every metal headline revisit a legacy act. New records such as UNWANTED are part of the music currently shaping the overlap between metalcore, hardcore and heavy playlist culture.
For anyone who wants to explore the thrown UNWANTED album, Arising Empire has posted the release and track information directly, including streaming and purchase options. Metal Lair will be watching what the group does next.
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3/12 — Philadelphia, PA — Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
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3/16 — Montréal, CA — Théâtre Beanfield
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3/21 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
3/23 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
3/25 — Las Vegas, NV — AREA15
3/26 — Sacramento, CA — Ace Of Spades
3/27 — Santa Ana, CA — Observatory
3/28 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
3/30 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
3/31 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
4/2 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham
4/3 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
4/4 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
4/5 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
4/7 — Cleveland, OH — Globe Iron
4/8 — Buffalo, NY — Electric City
4/9 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
4/10 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
7/30 — Gränichen, CH — Open Air Gränichen 2027
thrown – UNWANTED Pre-order now.
Tracklist:
1. critic
2. don’t be fooled
3. unwanted
4. rehearsed
5. doing great
6. type of way
7. off
8. split
9. hard times
10. bare minimum
11. subpar
Source: Arising Empire official release page.
Listen: UNWANTED on the label’s Bandcamp.
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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