Vreid announce new album "The Skies Turn Black" and unleash first single "From These Woods"

The wait is over. Today VREID drop "From These Woods" and its accompanying music video, while pre-orders for the new album The Skies Turn Black go live HERE!

Norwegian metal veterans Vreid open a powerful new chapter with the announcement of their upcoming album The Skies Turn Black, arriving March 6th, 2026. Five years have passed since their last album, years that have shaped, challenged, and sharpened the band. With this album, Vreid return to the core of their Sognametal identity while stepping into their most ambitious musical territory to date.

The journey begins today, December 10th with the release of the first single “From These Woods”. The track originated during early demo sessions in a remote mountain cabin. A late-night idea quickly became the foundation for the track and set the tone for the entire album. The band describes it as one of those rare songs that appears almost fully formed and feels deeply connected to their Sognametal legacy. The music video then further expands the atmosphere of the track and captures the vastness and darkness of their home landscape. Wach it HERE.

“From These Woods” marks a renewed confidence and intensity for Vreid, signaling a band entering its next decade with clarity and purpose. As the band puts it: “This album pushed us to our limits, but it reminded us why we still do this. The fire is still there, stronger than ever.” Thirty years into their career, Vreid’s momentum continues to build. The release of “From These Woods” is only the beginning.

An album born from challenge and reinvention

The band describes the creation of the upcoming album The Skies Turn Black as one of the most demanding, yet rewarding, processes in their history as a band. What began with inspiration shifted into a difficult period where communication and direction faltered. Through persistence and recalibration, the band emerged with eleven songs that reflect both struggle and artistic renewal.

Five years after their previous album, Vreid stand firmly behind the new material. They highlight the strength of the songwriting, the production shaped together with producer Anders Nordengen, and the handcrafted artwork by Kim Holm. Most importantly, the band feels they have created an album that represents some of their finest work and a meaningful evolution in their long career.

The Skies Turn Black arrives on March 6th, 2026, as Vreid prepares to bring their new material back to European stages. In 2026, the band will join Hypocrisy, Abbath and Vomitory for a major European tour that will take their signature sound to many of the continent’s most celebrated metal cities. The album is available for pre-order from December 10th.

Recently Vreid started the web series The Sognametal Legacy to provide some insight into the band's history, life and previous albums. Check out the first episode now.

Tour 2026

• 02.04 – Astra – Berlin – Germany
• 03.04 – Amager Bio – Copenhagen – Denmark
• 04.04 – Trädgarn – Gothenburg – Sweden
• 05.04 – Fryshuset Arenan – Stockholm – Sweden
• 07.04 – Tavastia – Helsinki – Finland
• 08.04 – Spelet – Riga – Latvia
• 09.04 – B90 – Gdansk – Poland
• 10.04 – Sono Centrum – Brno – Czech Republic
• 11.04 – Ragnaroek Festival – Lichtenfels – Germany
• 12.04 – Majestic Music Club – Bratislava – Slovakia
• 14.04 – Joy Station – Sofia – Bulgaria
• 15.04 – Arenele Romane – Bucharest – Romania
• 17.04 – Cvetlicarna d.o.o. – Ljubljana – Slovenia
• 18.04 – Metal Franconia – Geiselwind – Germany
• 19.04 – Z7 Konzertfabrik – Pratteln – Switzerland
• 21.04 – Gruenspan – Hamburg – Germany
• 22.04 – LKA Longhorn – Stuttgart – Germany
• 23.04 – Essigfabrik – Cologne – Germany
• 24.04 – Felsenkeller – Ballsaal – Leipzig – Germany
• 25.04 – Backstage – Munich – Germany
• 26.04 – Stadsgehoorzaal – Leiden – Netherlands
• 28.04 – Trix – Antwerp – Belgium
• 29.04 – La Machine du Moulin Rouge – Paris – France
• 01.05 – Manchester Academy 2 – Manchester – England
• 02.05 – Incineration Festival – London – England