# SOILWORK Release Video For New Single ‘Spirit Of No Return’

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 3 October 2024  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/soilwork-release-video-for-new-single-spirit-of-no-return/

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Swedish melodic death metal legends **SOILWORK** are back with a brandnew single, ‘**Spirit of No Return,’** along with a powerful and visually striking music video. The track marks a significant milestone in the band’s evolution, with longtime live guitarist **Simon Johansson** recently officially joining the ranks of the band.

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**‘Spirit of No Return’ **showcases **SOILWORK’**s signature blend of frenzied intensity, soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and a touch of progressive complexity – traits that have cemented their reputation over the last decades. **Johansson’s** contribution to the song’s writing channels the band’s essence while bringing fresh energy to their unmistakable sound.

The video is equally captivating, featuring a stunning sequence where the iconic **SOILWORK** symbol is reforged, representing the band’s resurgence and renewed strength. This visual narrative perfectly complements the song’s theme of perseverance and transformation.

Frontman **Björn “Speed” Strid **comments on the song: *“ ****‘Spirit Of No Return’ ****is a fierce reminder of the past, but also an introduction of the new ****SOILWORK**** era, where we’ve taken the thrashier early days and dressed it in a new heavier suit. Lyrics are dealing with the urge of belonging and fitting in – and how it in the end can be disastrous as you abandon your true self.”*

**CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR ‘SPIRIT OF NO RETURN’ HERE:**

**LISTEN TO ‘SPIRIT OF NO RETURN’:** **[https://soilwork.bfan.link/spirit-of-no-return](https://nuclearblast.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f52be22febdeb73950b267672&id=8095971c7e&e=ae3f217de2)**

**SOILWORK **is:  
Björn “Speed” Strid – vocals  
Simon Johansson – guitars  
Sven Karlsson – keyboards  
Sylvain Coudret – guitars  
Bastian Thusgaard – drums  
Rasmus Ehrnborn – bass  
  
**SOILWORK**  
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