MACH 1, a new Slovenian progressive and art rock-metal outfit, are announcing the release of their debut studio album “Supersonic” on March 3, 2026.
The first single from the upcoming debut, the track Sonic Shot, is available below, so go check it out.
MACH 1 are a five-piece rock-metal band, finally locked in during the Covid years and now ready for a supersonic flight. The group fuses hard-hitting, heavy riffs with progressive elements and melodic breadth, and their sound is technically polished, charged with energy and built for the stage.
Their shows are all about direct contact with the crowd, raw energy and uncompromising delivery. MACH 1 bring fresh material, a serious approach and maximum commitment – on club stages and festival stages alike.
Get ready to break the sound barrier.
Supersonic is not just an album title – it’s a metaphor for the speed of time, inner struggles and a world that’s racing faster than we can keep up with.
The album opens with an epic tale about Gagarin – a symbol of courage, of breaking into the unknown and of the human ambition to push past limits. From there, the record gradually descends from space into the human interior. Songs like Walls of Anxiety, Dreams and Lack of Belief explore anxiety, doubt, the breakdown of trust and the search for meaning in a world where truth is becoming relative.
On the flip side, the album doesn’t lose its edge – Sonic Shot and Higher are a direct commentary on modern society, manipulation, false idols and the silent war of information. The energy is explosive, the riffs are heavy and straight to the point, and the message is clear: you have to overcome fear and go higher.
More intimate moments like Lonely Road and Dangerous Games reveal personal stories of loss, love, starting over and facing your own decisions. Mr. Nice Guy shows the darker side of the human psyche, while Don’t Rush brings a live-show, almost anthemic looseness – a reminder that, chaos or not, you have to live here and now.
Musically, the album brings together:
- heavy, hard-hitting rock-metal riffs
- progressive transitions
- melodic choruses
- dynamic solo spots
- energy made for the stage
Supersonic is a journey – from historic courage to personal breakdowns, from social critique to inner catharsis. It’s the speed of sound and the speed of thought. It’s a breakthrough through walls – outer and inner.
On March 3, 2026, MACH 1 officially break the sound barrier.
The album drops on all platforms – Spotify, Apple music, Youtube,… A digital purchase is also available via Bandcamp.
The band is also announcing another single coming shortly: Walls of Anxiety (February 26, 2026).
The cover art for “Supersonic” was created by Greg Markovski and Kosta Fidanovski.
MACH 1 are:
Greg Markovski (Žagi) – guitar, backing vocals
Matjaž Ličar – keyboards
Matej Pušnik – bass guitar
Ante Rota – vocals
Arne Dopudja – drums
Useful links:
https://www.mach1.si/
https://www.facebook.com/bandmach1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS__J5h0NG9wttObFvDyFaw
https://www.instagram.com/mach1band
https://mach1.bandcamp.com/album/supersonic
