Solaris is the tenth studio album by German post-metal band The Ocean, released on 25 September 2026 through Pelagic Records. The album is a concept album, loosely based on Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 sci-fi film of the same name. The album is the first to feature the band's 2026 lineup, and the first since the 2009 re-release of Fluxion to not feature Loïc Rosetti as a vocalist, following his departure from the band in 2025.
Reception The album has received mixed reviews from critics. The Progressive Subway gave the album a 5 out of 10, citing the album's poor pacing, underwhelming vocals, and bad lyricism. Dave Campbell from Metal Temple was more generous, rating the album 10 out of 10, stating: "Although the album traces a journey from the bustle of Germany to one of the most remote locations on earth, Solaris also reminds you that your journey in life is never over. This is a masterpiece of musical score, inviting you to confront the limitations of your perceptions."
Track listing
Personnel The Ocean
Enrico Tiberi – lead vocals Lane Shi – lead vocals Robin Staps – guitars, programming Jordi Farré – drums Mattias Hägerstrand – bass Emmanuel Jessua – guitars Marco Gennaro – guitars
Additional musicians
Thorsten Quaeschning – modular synths Orestis Zafiriou – electronics and synths Simen Eifring – trombone
Additional personnel
Phillip Janta – artwork, design Martin Kvamme – artwork, design
Charts + Chart performance for Solaris Chart (2026) Peakposition German Rock & Metal Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 7
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