Sweden. Two members. One clear reference point: the raw, unpolished energy of Nirvana's In Utero era. ÅHM are back with a new single, “Memorial Garden”, and it lands exactly where the duo want it to — somewhere between grunge's most volatile record and the heavier, groove-driven side of '90s alternative metal.
“Memorial Garden” is the latest track from the Swedish duo, and it wears its influences openly. Alongside the In Utero-era Nirvana DNA, ÅHM pull from Queens of the Stone Age, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains — a lineage that gives the song both its weight and its sense of space. The result is a track that combines organic live performances with atmospheric dynamics, rather than leaning on studio polish to carry it.
That live-first approach is central to how ÅHM work. Guitars and drums for “Memorial Garden” were tracked live in the studio, without a click track, in a deliberate effort to preserve a natural and human feel. It's a choice that shows: the song breathes, pushes and pulls the way a band playing in the same room does, instead of locking to a grid.
“Memorial Garden” is taken from ÅHM's upcoming EP, which the duo are currently completing. On the strength of this single, it's a record worth waiting for — a project built by two musicians clearly more interested in feel and dynamics than in chasing a modern, over-produced sound.
For fans of grunge, heavy alternative and the rougher edges of '90s rock, ÅHM are one of the more interesting Swedish names to keep on the radar right now. “Memorial Garden” is out now on Spotify and other streaming platforms; follow the band on Instagram at @ahm_sweden for EP updates, and reach the band directly at official.ahm@proton.me.
— Tomi Perrakoski / Metal Madness Weekly
