The Flower Kings Release 'The Gods of Rome, Pt. 2' Video

10-17-2026

(RAM) The Flower Kings have released a music video for their new single "The Gods of Rome, Pt. 2" which comes from their forthcoming album "Hope" that is set to be released on October 23rd, 2026.

The follow-up to 2025's LOVE, stands as both a celebration of their legacy and a bold artistic statement. The album also finds the band returning to the side-long epic, with tracks clocking in at 18 and 28 minutes.

Roine Stolt comments: "This is one of several parts of an epic piece of music that has been swirling around for some years. I reworked bits and wrote some new lyrics that now have the backdrop of ancient Rome - but act more as a metaphor for modern day powerplay. Every nation and every leader/president want to shine and be remembered as the greatest - expansive dreams often tend to implode however."

Rather than chasing trends or revisiting past glories, the band has crafted a work that comfortably exists between refined musicianship and fearless ambition.

Founding member Roine Stolt explains, "At a certain point in life - you arrive at a place where outside opinions matter less - and the process gravitates towards making an album that YOU yourself would LOVE but would perhaps normally not be viewed as a commercial attempt at all. We, the band - trust YOU, the audience - to be curious and to trust us that we want to bring you a grand glowing adventure."