Netherworlds

Netherworlds
Studio album by
Insomnium
Released16 October 2026 (2026-10-16)
Recorded2025-2026
StudiosSonic Pump Studios (Helsinki, Finland)
GenreMelodic death metal
Length53:37
LabelCentury Media
ProducerMiiro Varjus
Insomnium chronology
Anno 1696
(2023)		 Netherworlds
(2026)
Singles from Anno 1696
  1. "Shadowlife"
    Released: 17 June 2026
  2. "Gleam in the Black"
    Released: 24 July 2026
  3. "Arch of the Sky"
    Released: 9 September 2026
  4. "The Hour Grows Late"
    Released: 16 October 2026
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net9/10
Distorted Sound9/10

Netherworlds is the tenth studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium, released on 16 October 2026 via Century Media. Insomnium began working on the album in March 2025. The album's cover art, designed by Travis Smith, was unveiled on 22 July 2026, less than three weeks before more details were announced. It is the first album with guitarist/clean vocalist Tomy Laisto.

Background and promotion

On 17 June 2026, the band released the album's first single "Shadowlife". On 24 July, the band released the album's second single "Gleam in the Black" alongside the album's announcement. Two months later, on 9 September, the band released the album's third single "Arch of the Sky". Finally, the album's fourth single "The Hour Grows Late" was released on 16 October, the day the album was released, featuring Amorphis members Tomi Joutsen, Tomi Koivusaari and Santeri Kallio.

In October 2026, the band embarked on a tour through Finland to promote Netherworlds, with support from Kaunis Kuolematon. They will also embark on a North American tour in November and December, together with Amorphis.

Track listing

Netherworlds track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."The Cold Song"Henry PurcellHenry Purcell2:18
2."Shadowlife"Niilo SevänenMarkus Vanhala4:41
3."Remembrance"Sevänen, FrimanVille Friman5:01
4."Gleam in the Black"SevänenSevänen, Friman4:29
5."The Hour Grows Late"SevänenVanhala8:01
6."Arch of the Sky"Sevänen, FrimanFriman6:14
7."Pathways of the Night"SevänenVanhala4:52
8."Ethereal Sleep"Sevänen, FrimanFriman5:38
9."The Banished"SevänenFriman, Tomy Laisto5:26
10."Journey's End"SevänenVanhala6:57
Total length:53:37

Personnel

Insomnium

  • Niilo Sevänen – lead vocals, bass
  • Ville Friman – guitars, clean vocals
  • Markus Vanhala – guitars, clean vocals
  • Tomy Laisto – guitars, clean vocals
  • Markus Hirvonen – drums

Additional musicians

  • Aleksi Munter – keyboards
  • Santeri Kallio – keyboards (track 5)
  • Tomi Joutsen – guest vocals (track 5)
  • Tomi Koivusaari – guest vocals (track 5)
  • Jonathan Hutchings – narration (track 10)

Production and design

  • Miiro Varjus – production, recording
  • Otto Uusitalo – recording (drums, acoustic guitars)
  • Jens Bogren – mixing
  • Tony Lindgren – mastering
  • Rosku Lohiniva – editing
  • Travis Smith – artwork

Charts

Chart performance for Anno 1696
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)11
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)117
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)8
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)5

References

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