Gladenfold is a Finnish metal band from Turku, founded in 2003 by brothers Esko and Lauri Itälä. Over more than two decades they have built a sound that weaves melodic death metal aggression together with power metal grandeur and symphonic textures, drawing comparisons to Children of Bodom, Kamelot and Blind Guardian. Their fourth album, 'Soulbound' (2026), is a full concept record released via Reaper Entertainment.
Gladenfold released their fourth studio album 'Soulbound' on February 27, 2026 via Reaper Entertainment.
The band held an album release party at On The Rocks in Helsinki on April 9, 2026, with Artkills as support.
Gladenfold released the duet single 'Mercy' featuring Micha from Without Warning as a preview of 'Soulbound'.
The band released the single 'For My Queen', the first preview of the then-upcoming album 'Soulbound'.
Gladenfold contributed a Children of Bodom cover to the Reaper Entertainment tribute compilation honoring Children of Bodom's legacy.
