INSOMNIUM Descend into Darkness with Second Single & Video ‘Gleam in the Black’ from Upcoming Album

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“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:

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

Art by Travis Smith

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

24.07.26 (FIN) Vaasa – Kaaos Festival
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

INSOMNIUM online:
www.insomnium.net
www.facebook.com/insomniumofficial
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https://www.youtube.com/@insomniumofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@insomniumofficial

SHERI MOON ZOMBIE Unveils Debut Single & Video ‘I love My Robot’

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Cult icon, actress, designer, and longtime horror favorite SHERI MOON ZOMBIE expands her creative universe today with the release of her debut single and music video, ‘I Love My Robot.’ Helmed by acclaimed producer Zeuss and accompanied by a video directed by ROB ZOMBIE, the track blends retro sci-fi, playful camp, and infectious hooks into an irresistibly offbeat anthem that is unmistakably SHERI.

Equal parts tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly timely, ‘I Love My Robot‘ offers a witty take on life in an increasingly algorithm-driven world. Beneath its infectious energy and B-movie charm, the song celebrates imagination, individuality, and the simple joy of thinking for yourself. It’s a playful reminder that while technology may make life easier, nothing can replace genuine creativity or human connection.

Coinciding with today’s release, Nuclear Blast has launched pre-orders for an exclusive 12-inch picture disc featuring ‘I Love My Robot‘ on Side A and Rob Zombie’s ‘Sir Lord Acid Wolfman‘ on Side B. Limited to just 600 copies worldwide (500 US / 100 EU), the one-time pressing is scheduled for release on October 30, making it an essential collector’s item for fans of the Zombie universe.

The release also arrives ahead of ROB ZOMBIE’s North American summer tour with MARILYN MANSON in support of his latest studio album, The Great Satan, further celebrating a creatively prolific year for the ZOMBIE camp.

Pre-order 12-inch Picture Disc & Stream ‘I Love My Robot‘: https://smz.bfan.link/i-love-my-robot

Follow SHERI MOON ZOMBIE: Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music

BLUTGOTT Release New Single & Video ‘Fall Of The Skull Mountain’ (Debauchery version)

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From the BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE, DEBAUCHERY return with their rousing new single “Fall of the Skull Mountain,” the opening track of their upcoming album “Death of the Bloodking” (October 2026). Recorded by Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Helloween, Krokus) and featuring cover artwork by band leader Thomas Gurrath, the song delivers a powerful blend of melodic death metal, dark fantasy storytelling, massive grooves, and an anthemic chorus.

Set in the eastern realms of Dark Eden, on the border of the Underworld, “Fall of the Skull Mountain” tells the epic tale of the battle for Knochenheim, where the Blood God hordes of Balgeroth clash with the Legion of Luziferon. The track takes listeners deep into the dark lore of the BLUTGOTT universe, combining cinematic worldbuilding with relentless metal intensity.

“Fall Of The Skull Mountain” is the next lead single from the upcoming BLUTGOTT album:

BLUTGOTT: DEBAUCHERY VS. BALGEROTH
The Battle for Knochenheim Part 1 – Death of the Bloodking.
Release October 30th 2026

THE BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE – independent & authentic.

Dark Fantasy Metal. There is no political or socio-critical message.

DEBAUCHERY – Death Metal
BLOOD GOD – Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
BALGEROTH – Dark Fantasy Metal with German Lyrics

It’s not just a band—it’s a universe. The BLUTGOTT Metal Universe, consisting of Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth.
In the metal world, this is a unique concept, featuring interconnected bands spanning different metal genres and albums. In the comic book scene, however, it’s quite common. Both DC and Marvel have many superheroes who sometimes go into battle alone, sometimes together. Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Widow—you know them from comics and movies, either alone or together as the Avengers.

Each of the Metal Blood Gods fights on their own—as Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth—but together they are the Avengers of the metal scene: BLUTGOTT.

20 years of monsters and metal. Somewhere between Judas Priest, Slayer, AC/DC, Rammstein, and Bolt Thrower. 20 albums with over 40 CDs.
The lyrics depict a unique, dark fantasy world—the World of Blood Gods. Blood Gods are brutal, demonic vampire-dragons.
There are miniatures, a tabletop wargame, books, and artwork.
Concerts by the various incarnations of the BLUTGOTT Metal Universe have taken place throughout Europe, Russia, and Asia.

The draconic BLUTGOTT monsters have toured with legends such as Doro, Saxon, Dismember, Napalm Death, Destruction, Six Feet Under, Marduk and many other giants of the metal scene, and have played at festivals like Wacken, With Full Force, Summer Breeze, and Bang Your Head.

There have been articles in “Der Spiegel“ and “BILD“. Also a regularly collaboration with mainstream media, such as ZDF Neo’s -Wildes Deutschland – and ZDF’s Soko Stuttgart.

The mastermind behind BLUTGOTT is Thomas Gurrath, singer and guitarist, creator of the music and the monsters, and author of the World of Blood Gods.
There is no manager, no booker, no external songwriters. The albums are now released on band own Blutgott Metal Universe label.

The guy who quit his job as a teacher to become a full-time metal artist.
The artworks and stories are mostly made by him, but sometimes there were collaborations with renowned artists such as Adrian Smith (Warhammer), Jan Meininghaus (Bolt Thrower), Kris Verwimp (Marduk), or Graham McNeill (New York Times best-selling Horus Heresy author).

A few songs were created in collaboration with great musicians:
Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest, KK’s Priest), Michelle Darkness (End of Green), Tom Naumann (Primal Fear).

Almost all of the studio albums were recorded with the mighty Dennis Ward. He is known for his work with Helloween, Unisonic, and Krokus.

BLUTGOTT LIVE

FESTIVALS 2026
26.09.2026 Hell over Aschaffenburg
14.11.2026 Death Metal Fishamend (AT)

BLUTFEST 2026/2027
02.08.2026 München – Backstage – Free & Easy
04.09.2026 Hannover – Cafe Glocksee
18.09.2026 Passau – Zauberberg
19.09.2026 Graz – Music-House (AT)
25.09.2026 Oberhausen – Helvete
10.10.2026 Selb – Rockclub Nordbayern
16.10.2026 Erfurt – From Hell
17.10.2026 Berlin – Slaughterhouse
31.10.2026 Kirchheim (Teck) – Linde
06.11.2026 Luzern – Musikzentrum Sedel (CH)
13.11.2026 Attnang-Puchheim – Raws Diner (AT)
20.11.2026 Sonthofen – Barfly
15.01.2027 Bremen – Zollkantine
16.01.2027 Hamburg – Logo
30.01.2027 Cham – LA

All Tour Dates: www.blutfest.de

BLUTGOTT (Debauchery, Blood God, Balgeroth)
www.blutgott.com
www.bloodstore.de
www.blutgott-universe.com
www.blutgott-booking.de

DAEDRIC Releases ‘RE:FORMED’ EP, Three Songs, Three Transformations, Out Now

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Following the release of their acclaimed sophomore album As The Light Left, Daedric returns with the RE:FORMED, a three-track acoustic EP, with an accompanying behind-the-scenes documentary, out now via FiXT.

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/Daedric_REFORMED

Featuring stripped-down reinterpretations of fan favorites “Iridescent Wings,” “Sand Tiger,” and “Dreamweaver,” RE:FORMED reveals a more intimate side of the band while preserving the emotional weight and intensity that define Daedric’s sound. The accompanying documentary features a look behind the scenes, details the creation of the songs, and the thought process behind RE:FORMED.

“The approach to the RE:FORMED EP was more than just rehashing songs from As The Light Left as acoustic versions of the same thing,” says Daedric. “It was about creating something new out of our emotions and experience of the album. These acoustic songs have become more like a rebirth in such a cathartic sense, and the reworking and restructuring of each track allowed us to explore that concept in our own time.“

More than a collection of acoustic recordings, RE:FORMED serves as a creative reimagining of material from As The Light Left. Through careful restructuring and reinterpretation, Daedric uncovers new emotional dimensions within the songs, trading sonic aggression for vulnerability while preserving the spirit that made the originals resonate with listeners. The result is a release that stands on its own, offering a fresh perspective on the band’s evolving artistry.

Daedric is an alternative rock and metal project led by vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope, alongside producer Geoff Rockwell. Daedric draws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including the open world role-playing game series, The Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived. The musical soundscape can best be described as “all killer, no filler” (according to Metal Epidemic) with a dance of hypnotic synths, elaborate grooves, and intensely dynamic vocals.

Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. With the debut full-length album, Mortal, and a May 2025 tour supporting TesseracT under Daedric’s belt, the project has solidified its hold on the line between rock and metal, with promises to tighten its grip on listeners’ ears. The band continues forward with a new album slated for release in late 2025.

Daedric has collaborated with labelmates Celldweller, Fight The Fade, Andromida, Void Chapter, and Highsociety for a gamut of well received singles that have also pulled in more fans from across the world. After dropping a variety of singles, music videos, and collaborations Daedric has amassed nearly 500K followers across all platforms, scored interviews in Outburn’s issue #112, mentions on Louder Sound, Punk Rocker, Metal Hammer, Metal Injection Spotify’s official “Women Of Metal” playlist, and recognition from Cristina of Lacuna Coil in a Spotify Women of Metal roundtable discussion between Lacuna Coil, Spiritbox, and Halestorm. They’ve also gained notoriety as Daedric’s track “Abandon,” a collaborative effort with Andromida, found its way into the spotlight when Ubisoft chose it for inclusion in a promotional trailer for Rainbow Six Siege. 

With a European tour ahead and new music in the works, 2026 looks to be another big year for Daedric.

Daedric Online:
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HESSIAN & YHWH Drop Crushing Split EP “Rapture and Perversion”, Out Now

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Hessian and YHWH have joined forces to unleash “Rapture and Perversion,” OUT NOW  via Wormholedeath.

Bringing together two uncompromising visions of black metal, Rapture and Perversion is a relentless journey through occult atmospheres, crushing riffs, and unfiltered aggression. Although the collaboration had been planned for nearly a year, both bands delayed its completion while focusing on other releases. The result is a perfectly timed union that highlights the strengths of both acts, creating a seamless listening experience that moves effortlessly from one band’s sonic assault to the next.

On this release, Hessian enters a new chapter. Following an exceptionally prolific period that saw mastermind Laremy Wade involved in more than forty releases within a single year, he now assumes both guitar and vocal duties, while Imperious Noctem returns behind the drums. Together, they deliver a fierce performance that stands alongside Belgian-Thai occult black metal force YHWH, whose ritualistic approach and atmospheric intensity make Rapture and Perversion a powerful statement from two bands pushing the underground forward.

STREAM Rapture and Perversion now: orcd.co/rpsplitep

Hessian

Hessian traces back to 2002, when Wade’s project was recorded under the name Madame Durant. It became Utuk Xul Commands Worship in 2004 and went inactive, then returned in 2014 playing hardcore street punk. By 2016, the project had shifted back into extreme metal, recording collaboratively under the Hessian name. Hessian signed to Wormholedeath and released a self-titled album in January 2025, with Brandon Floyd on vocals (now running the solo DSBM project Nyvrosk), Wade on guitar, and Noctem on drums.

Since the self-titled album, Wade has run Hessian with a rotating cast of guest musicians from release to release: Frostmorner, also signed to Wormholedeath, on the single “Goetic Altars of Obsidian”; Thoth, of Thoth Nemesis and Internment, on the EP “Sworn to the Kult”; Frostmorner, Thoth, Crotalos of Gomold, and Dromo’ together on the EP “Celebrants of the Lunar Blood”; and, on the split EP “Primitive Adorations” with Death Invoker, Wade himself on vocals alongside drummer Wrath of Nunslaughter and Beelzebub Slaughter of Murder Records on the opening track. On “Rapture and Perversion,” Wade returns to vocals and guitar, with Noctem back on drums.

YHWH

YHWH is a Belgian/Thai occult black metal band formed in 2024 by brother and sister Schem HaMephorash and C. Bones, and S.M. Goatritual arrived in June 2024. S.M. Goat Ritual joined the band in June [YEAR TO CONFIRM]. YHWH released its debut EP, “Tetragrammaton,” through Wormholedeath in April 2025, followed by a second EP, “Khatha,” later that year. A third EP, “Baghavat,” is scheduled for October 30, 2026.

CONNECT WITH HESSIAN: Instagram: instagram.com/hessian.666 – Linktree: linktr.ee/hessiankult

CONNECT WITH YHWH: Bandcamp: thetrueyhwh.bandcamp.com – Instagram: instagram.com/thetrueyhwh

BraveWords Records Announces Their Bandcamp Summer Sale

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BRAVEWORDS RECORDS announces their SUMMER SALE on BANDCAMP! All BraveWords Records releases only $5.99! Includes: Crimson Glory, Alcatrazz, Bangalore Choir, Jack Starr, The Chris Slade Timeline, Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, Aska, Rhett Forrester & Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction. Shop https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com

DARE FORCE & JOHNNY O’NEIL

You can purchase all JOHNNY O’NEIL and DARE FORCE albums from Bandcamp, including the NEW live album… Live at Le Musique Room. Visit https://johnnyoneil.bandcamp.com

BABYLON A.D.

Now available on BraveWords Records Bandcamp as a 24 Bit Hi Def audio download… the BABYLON A.D. and DEREK DAVIS SOLO catalogs. Buy: https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com 

SNOWY SHAW

Bandcamp Spotlight, only $5.99 – SNOWY SHAW’s catalog. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. Visit https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com

LILLIAN AXE

Now available on BraveWords Records Bandcamp as a 24 Bit Hi Def audio download…  the LILLIAN AXE catalog. Buy: https://bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com 

About BraveWords Records:
BraveWords Records has released albums by Crimson Glory, Alcatrazz, Bangalore Choir, Voices of Extreme, Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, ASKA and future releases from Lillian Axe, Phil Soussan and Alcatrazz.


There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.

With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.

For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!

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