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Lost Society have never been a band content with standing still, and “Blood Diamond” makes that crystal clear. Cinematic from its opening moments, the single leans hard into dramatic, string-driven tension before detonating into crushing riffs, razor-sharp grooves, and an unmistakable sense of scale. It’s epic without being overindulgent, aggressive without sacrificing atmosphere — a balance the band continues to refine with producer, co-writer, and mixing engineer Joonas Parkkonen, whose return behind the boards results in a sound that feels both massive and meticulously controlled.

Lyrically and sonically, “Blood Diamond” feels like a thesis statement for Hell Is a State of Mind. There’s a palpable sense of inner conflict running through the track — pressure, ambition, and the cost of survival — all wrapped in a presentation that feels confrontational yet cinematic. The song doesn’t just hit hard; it looms, suggesting a record that explores darkness not as a place, but as a mentality shaped by modern chaos and personal consequence. If “Blood Diamond” is any indication, Lost Society’s upcoming album won’t simply aim to overwhelm — it will challenge, provoke, and expand what the band is capable of, once again proving that complacency has never been part of their DNA.

Check out their press release below!

Finland’s forward-thinking metal trailblazers LOSTSOCIETY announce their brand-new album Hell Is A State Of Mind, set for release on March 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Four years after the critically acclaimed If the Sky Came Down, the band returns with their most fearless and defining statement yet—modern metal without equals and without apologies.

For vocalist–guitarist Samy Elbanna, guitarist Arttu Lesonen, bassist Mirko Lehtinen, and drummer Tapani Fagerström, Hell Is A State Of Mind marks a bold step into the metallic territory they were always meant to claim: unrestrained, unmistakable, and unapologetically their own.
Reuniting with trusted collaborator Joonas Parkkonen (producer, co-writer, mixing engineer), the album took a decisive turn when the track ‘Blood Diamond’ reshaped the creative direction—evolving from a simple melody into cinematic, string-driven grandeur.

The album’s first official single, ‘Blood Diamond,’ follows last spring’s “early first taste,” ‘Dead People Scare Me (But the Living Make Me Sick)’, and arrives alongside a raw, high-energy video capturing Lost Society’s untamed stage presence. From the very first notes, Hell Is A State Of Mind makes one thing clear: this is LOST SOCIETY at their most confident, confrontational, and uncompromising.Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: ”I’m beyond excited to finally be able to announce our upcoming album and the new single off of it! LostSociety sounds HEAVY in the year 2026 – and you are all about to experience it first hand! I loved every moment of writing this album and especially preparing the story that i’m singing to you all – soon it will all be yours.
Pre-order the album and blast out ”Blood Diamond” LOUD until your neighbours can’t take it anymore!” Check out the video for ‘Blood Diamond’ here:https://youtu.be/gedp9iH–Ug

Listen to ‘Blood Diamond’ here:https://lostsociety.bfan.link/blood-diamond

Pre-order Hell Is A State Of Mind:https://lostsociety.bfan.link/hell-is-a-state-of-mind

Kicking off in March 2026, right after the album release, LOST SOCIETY embark on a European tour, hitting cities throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Fans can expect a high-voltage set packed with fan favourites, ferocious riffs, and the band’s unmistakable adrenaline-charged energy.TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND
07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9 
09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange 
10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter 
11.03.26 UK London – Underworld 
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt 
15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff 
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 
17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage 
18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia 
19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty 
21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova

Tickets: https://lostsociety.fi/tour/

Line up:
Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerström | Drums

For more information visit:
https://lostsocietyfinland.com
https://www.facebook.com/lostsocietyfinland/
https://twitter.com/LostSocietyFI
https://www.instagram.com/lostsocietyfi/