Insomnium shares 2nd single ‘Gleam in the Black’

“How could I have held you?
How could I have kept you mine?
The fairest light of all
A gleam in the black”

Finland’s undisputed masters of melancholy, INSOMNIUM, are unveiling their latest single and video, “Gleam in the Black,” offering an even deeper descent into darkness and the shadowy realms beyond. Blending haunting melodies with crushing heaviness, the track captures the essence of the band’s signature sound while exploring the emotional depths that define their upcoming album.

Niilo Sevänen (vocals, bass) comments:

“Being one of the faster songs on the new album, this is a track that should get the crowd moving when played live. It definitely carries a classic INSOMNIUM spirit. The lyrics tell a dark and mysterious love story, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the entire album. We are doomed to wander the nightly woods, searching for something lost long ago, something we can reach only in our dreams. That single gleam of light amidst the blackness.”

Atmospheric, powerful, and deeply evocative, “Gleam in the Black” serves as another glimpse into the album’s haunting world, where beauty and despair walk hand in hand.

Immerse yourself in the darkness and experience the song’s captivating visual counterpart, directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus of rEvolver Film Company AB, whose cinematic vision perfectly captures the track’s bleak yet mesmerizing atmosphere: https://youtu.be/26oH8EtWA58

It is the second track from their upcoming album, “Netherworlds”, that is set for a release on October 16^th, 2026. The band previously released “Shadowlife (Official Video)”: https://youtu.be/i5tMCCXKkD0

The album is available in the following formats with first preorders already online here: https://insomnium.lnk.to/Netherworlds

• Ltd. Deluxe 2CD Artbook
• Standard CD Jewelcase
• Gatefold black 2LP
• Ltd. Gatefold pearlescent deep-blue 2LP (600x) Napalm Records/EMP/Nuclear Blast
• Ltd. Gatefold sparkle starlight 2LP (500x) Band
• Ltd. Gatefold iridescent pearl dawn 2LP (500x) Band
• Gatefold translucent sea blue 2LP (US version)
• Digital album

After playing selected summer festivals INSOMNIUM will embark on extensive worldwide touring:

31.07.26 (RO) Rasnov – Rockstadt Extreme
05.-08.08.26 (CZ) Jaromer – Brutal Assault
29.08.26 (FIN) Olavinlinna – Savonlinna (with Amorphis)

support: Kaunis Kuolematon

16.10.26 (FIN) Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo
17.10.26 (FIN) Lahti – Möysä
23.10.26 (FIN) Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
24.10.26 (FIN) Tampere – Tavara-Asema
30.10.26 (FIN) Joensuu – Kerubi
31.10.26 (FIN) Jyväskylä – Lutakko
06.11.26 (FIN) Kuopio – Circus Live
07.11.26 (FIN) Kotka – Satama Areena

Amorphis + special guest INSOMNIUM, support: Unto Others

22.01.27 (DE) Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
23.01.27 (DE) Leipzig – Haus Auensee
24.01.27 (DE) Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
25.01.27 (PL) Warsaw – Progresja
27.01.27 (HU) Budapest – Barba Negra
28.01.27 (AT) Vienna – Arena
29.01.27 (DE) Munich – Backstage
30.01.27 (DE) Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
31.01.27 (BE) Antwerp – Trix
02.02.27 (UK) Manchester – O2 Ritz
03.02.27 (UK) London – O2 Forum Kentish Town
05.02.27 (DE) Stuttgart – Wagenhallen
06.02.27 (CH) Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik
07.02.27 (IT) Padova – Hall
09.02.27 (ES) Barcelona – Sala Apolo
10.02.27 (ES) Madrid – Sala La Riviera
12.02.27 (FR) Paris – Elysee Montmartre
13.02.27 (DE) Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 2
14.02.27 (NL) Tilburg – O13

Ever since emerging from the mist-shrouded city of Joensuu in the heart of North Karelia, INSOMNIUM has stood as a beacon for those drawn to melancholy, introspection, and the beauty found within darkness. Over the course of their career, the band has carved out a unique place in the metal world, crafting epic soundscapes where sorrow and hope coexist, and where haunting melodies meet the raw power of melodic death metal.

Now, for the tenth time, INSOMNIUM opens the door to a new chapter. Their new album is a journey deeper into the shadows, steeped in the unmistakable spirit of Finnish melancholy and enriched by the band’s most nuanced and emotionally resonant songwriting to date. Sweeping atmospheres, poignant melodies, and crushing heaviness intertwine to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally affecting.

Never content to rest on past achievements or repeat familiar formulas, INSOMNIUM continues to evolve with each release. Rather than revisiting established ground, the band explores new emotional and sonic territories, broadening its artistic palette while preserving the qualities that have made its sound instantly recognizable. The result is an album that feels both fresh and timeless: a bold step forward that remains unmistakably INSOMNIUM at its core.

Behind the scenes, “Netherworlds” also marks the beginning of a new production era for INSOMNIUM. Taking on a pivotal role throughout the album’s creation, producer and engineer Miiro Varjus emerged as the band’s closest creative confidant, helping to shape and refine the record’s sonic landscape. His meticulous approach and deep understanding of the band’s artistic vision proved instrumental in bringing the album’s dark, immersive atmosphere to life.

Once again INSOMNIUM entrusted the album to the renowned team at Fascination Street Studios. Acclaimed producer and mixer Jens Bogren, together with mastering engineer Tony Lindgren, delivered the album’s powerful final sound. The result is a record that sounds both majestic and intimate, perfectly capturing the emotional weight and dynamic range that define this new chapter in INSOMNIUM‘s evolution.

INSOMNIUM are:
Markus Hirvonen – drums, percussions
Markus Vanhala – guitar, clean vocals
Tomy Laisto – guitar, clean vocals
Niilo Sevänen – vocals, bass guitar
Ville Friman – guitar, clean vocals