Orbit Culture is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Eksjö, formed in 2013 by vocalist and rhythm guitarist Niklas Karlsson. Their sound fuses groove-heavy riffs with melodic hooks and dual clean/harsh vocals, drawing comparisons to Gojira and Metallica while remaining distinctly their own. The band broke through internationally with the album Nija (2020) and cemented their reputation with Descent (2023), before signing to Century Media Records in January 2024. Their fifth album, Death Above Life (2025), marks a new chapter - the first mixed outside the band, and their most ambitious release to date.
Orbit Culture released their fifth studio album, Death Above Life, via Century Media Records in October 2025, with mixing handled for the first time by external producer Buster Odeholm.
The band headlined their largest-ever European and UK tour, the 'Death Above Life Tour', with support from Gaerea and Atlas, running from October 21 to November 30, 2025.
Orbit Culture released 'The Tales of War', the first single under Century Media Records, preceded by a cryptic Instagram teaser using an alphabetic cipher.
The band opened for Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium on the 'Poisoned Ascendancy Tour', including a show at London's 20,000-capacity O2 Arena.
Orbit Culture signed to Century Media Records on January 18, 2024, ending their tenure with Seek & Strike.
