Orbit Culture Unveils Nuclear God Video Ahead of Deluxe Death Above Life Release
Orbit Culture dropped an official music video for “Nuclear God” on 10 September 2026, just a month before the band’s expanded edition of Death Above Life hits shelves on 9 October 2026 through Century Media Records. The clip stitches together high‑energy footage from the group’s summer festival run, offering a visual salute to fans who have followed the Swedish quartet since its 2013 debut.
The original “Nuclear God” appeared as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of Death Above Life released in 2025. The forthcoming deluxe version will add four new songs and a 40‑page booklet compiling live and behind‑the‑scenes images drawn from the band’s personal archives. According to the band’s statement, the video was assembled from footage collected during the summer tour and was intended as a tribute to the fans.
Orbit Culture—composed of vocalist‑rhythm guitarist Niklas Karlsson, lead guitarist Richard Hansson, bassist Fredrik Lennartsson, and drummer Christopher Wallerstedt—has earned a reputation for high‑energy shows and intricate guitar work. Their releases have been handled by Century Media, a German label that Sony Music acquired in 2015.
In addition to the new video, the band is gearing up for a series of live dates. Orbit Culture will back Amon Amarth on the “Allfather Awakens” tour during the fall of 2026. The Swedish Viking‑metal band announced the tour in late 2025, and Orbit Culture’s participation was confirmed in early 2026. The North American leg will feature a run with Trivium, In Flames, and Frozen Soul, kicking off on 20 November in Royal Oak, Michigan, and wrapping up on 19 December in Charlotte, North Carolina. Full dates include:
- 20 Nov – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre - 21 Nov – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom - 22 Nov – Madison, WI – The Sylvee - 24 Nov – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle - 25 Nov – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory at The District - 27 Nov – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port - 28 Nov – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center - 29 Nov – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom - 2 Dec – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre - 3 Dec – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl - 4 Dec – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater - 5 Dec – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic - 7 Dec – Penticton, BC – Penticton Trade & Convention Centre - 8 Dec – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - 9 Dec – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre - 11 Dec – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort - 13 Dec – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom - 15 Dec – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theatre - 16 Dec – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse - 18 Dec – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizen’s Live at The Wylie - 19 Dec – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
The deluxe edition will be available in CD, vinyl, and digital formats. The 40‑page booklet is expected to provide fans with a visual companion to the music, featuring photographs from the band’s touring history.
Releasing the deluxe edition and the accompanying video coincides with Orbit Culture’s push into new markets. Their inclusion on Amon Amarth’s tour and the North American run with other prominent metal acts signal a strategic effort to reach wider audiences. Century Media’s distribution network will support the release across major streaming platforms and physical retailers.
For now, the band’s next steps are the scheduled tour dates and the official release of the deluxe edition on 9 October 2026. Fans can purchase the album through Orbit Culture’s website and Century Media’s online store. The “Nuclear God” video remains on YouTube, serving as a promotional lead‑in for the expanded album.
