Insomnium – Descend Into Darkness with “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

It is the second track from their upcoming album, “Netherworlds”, that is set for a release on October 16th, 2026. 

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) Ban
Gatefold translucent sea blue 2LP (US version)
Digital album

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