In recent reports (apparentely from Chris Martin himself), the rumored quick followup to X&Y in 2006 is set to be the band's "darkest" effort to date. While the report was quick to point out that the record will not quite be 'Metallica' dark, it is said that the rumored next album will feature some of Coldplay's moodiest works to date. The recent claims by Chris Martin in Rolling Stone only further prove this rumor. According to Chris the band has taken the piano ballad as far as it can go and is willing to try some pretty different stuff on the next record. More details to come as they follow...