MÄRVEL are the swedish BARONS of HIGH ENERGY ROCK 'N' ROLL! Märvel's explosive live performances have earned the band a loyal ärmy of fans all over the world - the Märvel Army! Märvel is The Vicar (drums), The King (guitars, vocals) and The Burgher (bass).
Brain Drain Diaries is OUT NOW!
2025-12-05
The album delivers everything Märvel fans love: soaring hooks, driving guitars, and an unstoppable groove. But beneath the energy lies something raw and human — a sense of honesty and reflection that makes Brain Drain Diaries one of Märvel’s most heartfelt releases yet. From the defiant roar of “Take a Stand” and the gritty pulse of “Brain Drain” to the reflective weight of “Time Has a Way”, the album captures a band that’s still pushing forward — more alive than ever.Stream it like you own it: https://marvel.ffm.to/braindraindiaries
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Brain Drain Diaries
2025-11-14
Brain Drain Diaries is released December 5th 2025. Pre-Save the Album: https://marvel.ffm.to/braindraindiaries Read more!Video Cruise for a Corpse
2025-10-31
The official video for our latest single "A Beautiful Corpse" was directed, filmed and edited by Joakim Sjöholm. Don't be afraid, just play the video on Youtube. Read more!A Beautiful Corpse
2025-10-29
The 3rd single from the upcoming album is here - "A Beautiful Corpse"! Listen on all streaming platforms Read more!Biding My Time - New Single!
2025-09-26
The 2nd single from the upcoming album is here - "Biding My Time"! Listen on all streaming platforms Read more!Check out more news in the news archive!
SHOWS
MAY
23
20:00
Märvel @ Musikens Hus with Döda Havet and Tornet
Göteborg, Sweden
Märvel – Brain Drain Diaries Efter mer än två decennier bakom maskerna är MÄRVEL tillbaka med albumet ”Brain Drain Diaries” – deras mest personliga och ärliga album hittills. Här vänder bandet blicken inåt för att utforska utmattning, tvivel och obeslutsamhet – livet, konsten och den tid vi lever i.
Musikens och texterna handlar om vardagens kamp – om att hitta energi när allt känns tomt, om att stå rak genom motgångar och om att resa sig starkare på andra sidan. Det är också en skiva om att hantera världens galenskap, om att försöka hålla huvudet ovanför vattenytan när allt runt omkring är upp och ner.
Musikaliskt levererar albumet allt som Märvelfansen älskar: stora refränger, drivande gitarrer och ett obevekligt groove. Men under ytan finns något mer – något ärligt och mänskligt. En rå känsla av eftertanke och självrannsakan som gör Brain Drain Diaries till ett av Märvels mest känslomässiga album hittills. Från att ta ställning i “Take a Stand” och det svettiga drivet i “Brain Drain”, till det eftertänksamma svänget i “Time Has a Way”, fångar skivan ett band som fortfarande rör sig framåt – mer levande än någonsin.
Musikens och texterna handlar om vardagens kamp – om att hitta energi när allt känns tomt, om att stå rak genom motgångar och om att resa sig starkare på andra sidan. Det är också en skiva om att hantera världens galenskap, om att försöka hålla huvudet ovanför vattenytan när allt runt omkring är upp och ner.
Musikaliskt levererar albumet allt som Märvelfansen älskar: stora refränger, drivande gitarrer och ett obevekligt groove. Men under ytan finns något mer – något ärligt och mänskligt. En rå känsla av eftertanke och självrannsakan som gör Brain Drain Diaries till ett av Märvels mest känslomässiga album hittills. Från att ta ställning i “Take a Stand” och det svettiga drivet i “Brain Drain”, till det eftertänksamma svänget i “Time Has a Way”, fångar skivan ett band som fortfarande rör sig framåt – mer levande än någonsin.
To book MÄRVEL, contact us at info@marvel.nu
FEATURED ALBUM
MÄRVEL - Brain Drain Diaries
Released 2025-12-05
Tracks: Look! It's Rock 'n' Roll // A Beautiful Corpse // Brain Drain // Take a Stand // How Much Can I Wait // Biding My Time // Lord of the Gilded Cage // Time Has a Way // Butt to the Head // Steal the Night
Produced and recorded by Märvel at the Sunshine Factory. Mixed by Robert Pehrson. Mastered by Magnus Linderg. Cover art by Mats Engesten.
MÄRVEL – Brain Drain DiariesThe Barons of Swedish High Energy Rock ’n’ Roll Open Up on Their Tenth Studio AlbumAfter more than two decades behind the masks, MÄRVEL returns with Brain Drain Diaries — their most personal and revealing album to date. Known for their thunderous riffs, anthemic choruses, and larger-than-life presence, the band now turns the focus inward to explore the exhaustion, doubt, and determination that come with life, art, and the times we live in.Brain Drain Diaries is about everyday struggles — about finding sparks of energy when everything feels drained, about standing tall through hardship, and about coming out on the other side with new strength. It’s also a record about coping with the madness of the world — trying to keep your head above water when everything feels upside down.Musically, the album delivers everything Märvel fans love: soaring hooks, driving guitars, and an unstoppable groove. But beneath the energy lies something raw and human — a sense of honesty and reflection that makes Brain Drain Diaries one of Märvel’s most heartfelt releases yet. From the defiant roar of “Take a Stand” and the gritty pulse of “Brain Drain” to the reflective weight of “Time Has a Way”, the album captures a band that’s still pushing forward — more alive than ever.Formed in 2002 by three Swedish exchange students — The King, The Vicar, and Speedo — Märvel have spent over twenty years carving out their own corner of rock ’n’ roll. With nine acclaimed albums, and a loyal fanbase across Europe, the band has built a legacy of pure energy and infectious passion.Now, with Brain Drain Diaries, Märvel opens up a new chapter — one that’s not just about riffs and swagger, but about resilience, honesty, and heart.
Check out what the CRITICS have to say about "Brain Drain Diaries":
RPM Online, n/a (UK)
GAMES, BRRRAAAINS & A HEAD-BANGING LIFE, 7.5/10 (UK)
Rock and Roll Army, n/a (ES)
Maximum Volume Music, 9/10 (UK)
Rockpages.gr, n/a (GR)
Dirty Rock, n/a (ES)
Les Eternals, 14/20 (FR)
Metal Cry, 8/10 (ES)
Rock Garage, 8.5/10 (DE)
RockForEveryone, n/a (ES)
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VIDEOS
For more Märvel videos, check out Märvel Army Vatican on YouTube which has some great playlists
BIOGRAPHY
Märvel has been an active band since 2002 and consists of The King (guitars and vocals), The Burgher (Bass) and The Vicar (Drums).
Read the full story to find out how three
young men from Åtvidaberg found their true calling in life.
Also, check out Märvel on Wikipedia for additional info!
The bäck catalogue
Click albums, EPs and select singles for press releases and reviews!Albums
EPs
Singles
A Beautiful Corpse2025
Biding My Time2025
Look! It's Rock 'n' Roll2025
Bedlam at the Embassy2023
Catch 222023
Turn the Page2022
Great Man2022
Sound Of Life Slipping Away2022
Lizard's Tongue2021
One Common Enemy2021
Slasher with a Broken Heart2021
Public School 752019
Marvellous2019
All for the Glory2019
Cant Shake Loose2019
Powertrip2019
Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo2019
Sultans of Swing2018
Keep Pushin2018
Angela2017
All Over the News2017
Goodluck Sandy2017
L.O.V.E. Machine2015
Motherfucker2015
The Hills Have Eyes2015
Hadal Zone Express2014
Danish Rush 65812014
Remember2014
Metalhead2012
Beaten Path2010
A Pyrrhic Victory2009
Thunderblood Heart2007
I Wanna Know You2006
Goddess on the Loose2005
A Beautiful Corpse2025Biding My Time2025Look! It's Rock 'n' Roll2025Bedlam at the Embassy2023Catch 222023Turn the Page2022Great Man2022Sound Of Life Slipping Away2022Lizard's Tongue2021One Common Enemy2021Slasher with a Broken Heart2021Public School 752019Marvellous2019All for the Glory2019Cant Shake Loose2019Powertrip2019Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo2019Sultans of Swing2018Keep Pushin2018Angela2017All Over the News2017Goodluck Sandy2017L.O.V.E. Machine2015Motherfucker2015The Hills Have Eyes2015Hadal Zone Express2014Danish Rush 65812014Remember2014Metalhead2012Beaten Path2010A Pyrrhic Victory2009Thunderblood Heart2007I Wanna Know You2006Goddess on the Loose2005Featured on
Short & Swede2024
Ssik Action!2022
Payin' Our Dues: A Tribute To The Hellacopters2019
Rock Revival2015
High Energy Halloween2011
Buzz! (The Best Of The Year... So Far!)2011
Festival Anthems2011
Classic Rock - Discover Download2011
Carbon 14 - Scandinavian Meltdown2007
Liberating Music2006
Indie Sampler v.62006
Closeup - Soundcheck 742005
Short & Swede2024Ssik Action!2022Payin' Our Dues: A Tribute To The Hellacopters2019Rock Revival2015High Energy Halloween2011Buzz! (The Best Of The Year... So Far!)2011Festival Anthems2011Classic Rock - Discover Download2011Carbon 14 - Scandinavian Meltdown2007Liberating Music2006Indie Sampler v.62006Closeup - Soundcheck 742005CONTACT
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STREET LIFE
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Are you a rock soldier? A pirate or a pussy? Or simply a rebel without a cause? This is your chance to pull your straw to the stack! MÄRVEL is looking for mercenaries of ROCK, willing to help out in spreading our gospel of ROCK! To ensure a steady supply of objectively marvellous music, the time has come to step up!
- Download the pdf template
- Print it out in any size you want, the bigger the better
- Choose the stencil or the cutout
- Decorate your home town like there's no tomorrow
- Take photos of your work
- Post them on Märvelbook
Busy bees posting creative contributions will be decorated. Bombs away!