Insomnium share new single ‘Arch of the Sky’

“I bow to unseen
I hear the spirits of the night
I will never walk alone”

With their new single and video, “Arch of the Sky,” Finland’s masters of melancholy delve into the realm of mythology. Ville Friman (guitar, clean vocals) comments: “‘Arch of the Sky’ introduces a proggier side of the ‘Netherworlds’, featuring time signature changes and Insomnium’s trademark blend of mellow passages and heavier sections. Lyrically, the song is inspired by Sámi mythology, in which celestial hunters pursue a deer across the arch of the sky in perpetual motion. According to the legend, if the deer were ever caught, the world would come to an end as the roof of the sky collapsed.”

Watch the accompanying video by Patric Ullaeus for rEvolver.se, which combines a band performance with traditional animation depicting the story: https://youtu.be/61RjgbXhsLc

It is the third track to be released from their upcoming album, “Netherworlds,” which is scheduled for release on October 16, 2026. The album is available in the following formats, with pre-orders now live 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

Following a run of selected summer festival appearances, INSOMNIUM will hit the road for extensive touring worldwide. The band will join Amorphis for a European tour in January and February 2027 and has also recently unveiled plans for a North American tour.

INSOMNIUM
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
29.10.26 (FIN) Oulu – Tarkastamo
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

INSOMNIUM co-headline with Amorphis, support: Hinayana
Nov-17 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
Nov-18 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Beanfield
Nov-19 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
Nov-20 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
Nov-21 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
Nov-23 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Nov-24 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Nov-25 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
Nov-27 – Denver, CO – The Gothic Theatre
Nov-28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
Nov-30 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
Dec-01 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
Dec-02 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Dec-04 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Dec-05 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
Dec-06 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Dec-08 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
Dec-09 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
Dec-11 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
Dec-12 – Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross
Dec-13 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Dec-15 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
Dec-16 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Dec-18 – Reading, PA – Reverb
Dec-19 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza

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 defines this new chapter in INSOMNIUM‘s evolution.

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