thrown Are Back With "split" and It Hits Exactly How You'd Expect

I'll be real, thrown are one of those bands where every time they drop something new, you stop what you're doing and press play. "split" is their first new music since Excessive Guilt and it does not disappoint. If anything, it proves that this band is still getting sharper with every release.

The Swedish nu-metalcore outfit dropped the track on April 17 alongside a music video directed by Midvessel (who also directed for Varials), and it's already making noise across the heavy music world. Kerrang!, Wall of Sound, Lambgoat, The PRP, Chaoszine. Everyone picked this one up. That tells you everything you need to know about where thrown sits in the scene right now.

The Song

Sonically, "split" stays true to what has made thrown stand out in the first place, but it sounds more refined and focused than anything they've put out before. Crushing, down-tuned riffs drive the whole thing forward, backed by relentless drums and breakdowns that hit with purpose rather than excess. There's a clear sense of control in the chaos here, and that's what separates thrown from the rest of the pack.

It takes everything the band has done so far and sharpens it. Heavier. More direct. Emotionally clearer. It's not about reinventing their sound. It's about pushing it further and making it hit harder. And it does.

What It's About

Lyrically, "split" revolves around losing control, self-doubt, and the exhausting weight of being stuck in your own head. It captures that moment where your thoughts start to spiral and nothing seems to move forward. If you've ever felt like you're fighting yourself more than anything external, this one is going to land.

The Video

The music video leans into a dark, clinical aesthetic that feels heavily inspired by Severance. Tightly controlled imagery paired with the band's aggressive, glitch-heavy sound. It's a smart visual choice that matches the lyrical themes of internal conflict and disconnection. Midvessel did a great job here.

The Bigger Picture

Worth noting that thrown have a stacked summer ahead. They've confirmed a slot on Download Festival's Opus Stage on June 14, UK and European headline dates, and they're currently tearing through North America on a spring run. For a band that only dropped their debut album in 2024, this trajectory is wild.

The lineup of Marcus Lundqvist on vocals, Johan Liljeblad and Andreas Malm on guitars, and Buster Odeholm on drums (who also produces and plays in Humanity's Last Breath and Vildhjarta) is one of the most stacked in modern heavy music. The level of musicianship in this group is ridiculous, and "split" puts that on full display.

Don't Sleep on This

If you've been following thrown since the early days, you already know what this band is capable of. If you haven't locked in yet, "split" is the perfect entry point. It's aggressive, it's emotional, and it's produced with a level of precision that most bands in this space can only dream of. These shows are going to sell out. Go grab tickets.

Cover photo courtesy of Arising Empire