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GENE HOGLAN Says New DARK ANGEL Music Will Arrive ‘Before The End Of The Year’: ‘I’m Really Excited’
Gene Hoglan says new Dark Angel music is expected before the end of 2026, though he allows it could arrive a month or two later. He described the news as exciting and said the band is close to announcing more details, as many listeners have yet to discover its latest album.
Dark Angel’s first album in 34 years, *Extinction Level Event*, was released digitally in September 2025. Hoglan and guitarist Laura Christine wrote all of its songs except the title track, which was written earlier by the late guitarist Jim Durkin; Christine joined the band permanently after filling in for him at some shows. The album drew a mixed response, and Hoglan says the forthcoming music could surprise fans familiar with the band’s recent work.
In short
- Dark Angel expect to release new music before the end of 2026.
- Gene Hoglan says an announcement is close.
- The band’s latest album was its first in 34 years.
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The case for
Releasing new music soon could build on the band’s return while interest is renewed, and give listeners who have not yet heard Extinction Level Event a reason to engage with its current sound. Hoglan’s suggestion that the material may surprise fans also points to an opportunity for Dark Angel to develop rather than simply repeat its recent album.
The case against
After a 34-year gap and a mixed response to the comeback album, taking more time could help the band refine new material and give listeners a clearer sense of what direction it wants to pursue. A quick follow-up might also risk dividing attention from Extinction Level Event before more fans have had a chance to discover it.