Press bio
Forty years. One garage. Zero surrender. This is the story of Metaldragon — a band that refused to let dreams expire, refused to let time dictate destiny, and refused, above all, to give up. Formed in a modest garage in Östergötland, Sweden, during the golden age of heavy metal in the 1980s, four friends made a pact: they would become the next Iron Maiden. Four decades later, that same garage still echoes with thunderous riffs and soaring choruses, and the band is finally embarking on the tour they always promised themselves — their first, and their last. Metaldragon is fronted by the charismatic Rulle (Andreas Rylander), whose commanding vocals anchor the band alongside City Cool (Urban Bergsten), Leffe (Mattias Silvell), and Drägg (Titus Paar). Together, they embody a brotherhood forged not in overnight fame, but in decades of unwavering loyalty to the riff, to the stage, and to each other. Theirs is a journey defined not by shortcuts, but by sheer persistence — a testament to what happens when passion outlasts practicality. Musically, Metaldragon draws from the deepest wells of classic heavy metal and power metal tradition. Anthemic guitar harmonies, triumphant key changes, and massive sing-along choruses are the band's stock-in-trade — sonic DNA shared with genre titans like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Hammerfall. But where much of metal traffics in darkness and defiance, Metaldragon has carved out something rarer: a sound built on hope. Their songs — written by Jake E — are unapologetically uplifting, transforming the genre's traditional intensity into anthems of brotherhood, resilience, and the refusal to quit. This is metal for the underdog, metal for the dreamer who never stopped believing, metal that sounds like a fist raised in triumph rather than rage. The singles, Brothers of Metal and Dragon Riders in the Sky (Fight Fire), have introduced audiences to this singular blend of heavy metal muscle and inspirational spirit. Both tracks capture the essence of Metaldragon's ethos: soaring, cinematic, and built for arenas full of fists in the air. These releases laid the groundwork for the band's 2026 compilation album, Metaldragon, a collection that brings their four-decade journey together. Ahead of their most significant milestone yet, Metaldragon spent 2025 and 2026 playing festival stages, honing a live show built on unrelenting energy and genuine camaraderie. Audiences have responded not just to the riffs and towering choruses, but to the authenticity behind them — this is a band that has earned every note through decades of dedication, and it shows in every performance. Now, Metaldragon's story is reaching its most public chapter. The band serves as the beating heart of Vi är Metal Dragon, the Swedish comedy film written and directed by Titus Paar (who also plays Drägg), arriving in cinemas September 25, 2026. The film chronicles the band's journey from garage rehearsals to their long-awaited first and last tour, capturing both the humor and the heartfelt sincerity of chasing a dream well past the age when most would have let it go. With original songs performed live on film, the movie doesn't just tell Metaldragon's story — it delivers it as a genuine metal experience, blurring the line between narrative and concert film in a way rarely attempted in comedy cinema. As the film's premiere approaches, anticipation continues to build around both the movie and the band's music, with the compilation album and festival appearances serving as the perfect introduction for audiences discovering Metaldragon for the first time. What began as a private promise between friends in the 1980s has become something far larger: a celebration of loyalty, persistence, and the belief that it is never too late to chase the impossible. Metaldragon's message is simple, and it is delivered at full volume: never give up. Whether you're sixteen or sixty, whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or refusing to put one down after forty years, Metaldragon stands as proof that the dream doesn't have an expiration date. The dragons are riding — and this time, they're not turning back.
