Insomnium release ‘Shadowlife’, 1st single and video from upcoming album.

“For I have only two doors left in this house. One leading to soothing sleep. The other to death.” (Niilo Sevänen) “Shadowlife” marks the compelling first glimpse of Finnish melodic death metal visionaries Insomnium’s forthcoming album that will be out in October. Refusing to dwell in familiar territory or rely on well-worn formulas, the band

Amorphis announce Borderland Tour 2027 across Europe.

Finnish metal pioneers Amorphis have announced the Borderland Tour 2027, a massive European headline run set to bring their signature blend of melodic death metal, progressive textures, and dark Nordic atmosphere across the continent this winter. Joining them as special guests are INSOMNIUM, with support from UNTO OTHERS. The tour kicks off on January 22

Motocultor Festival, 18 augsutus 2023, dag 2.

Motocultor Festival @ Festivalweide, Carhaix, Frankrijk. – Noot van de redactie: Vier podia aflopen als fotograaf / journalist: je begrijpt dat ik een massa bands maar half gezien en gehoord hebt. Voeg daaraan toe dat de innerlijk mens ook af en toe wat versterkt moet worden en je begrijpt dat dit geen full-verslag is, maar

Insomnium: Anno 1696

Het Finse melodic death metal ensemble Insomnium hier nog voorstellen, zou eigenlijk overbodig moeten zijn, maar toch … Deze band werd in Joensuu in 1997 opgestart. Niilo Sevänen (bass, vocals), Markus Hirvonen (drums) en Ville Friman (gitaar, clean vocals) zijn er bij van in het prille begin. Markus Vanhala (gitaar) vervoegde de band in 2011.

Insomnium reveals details for new concept album, “Anno 1696” and launches video for first single, “Lilian”.

On February 24th, Finnish metal melancholists Insomnium will release their ninth full-length, Anno 1696, via Century Media Records. Anno 1696 is a gateway into another world. This time around, Insomnium tells us a tale based on a short story by Niilo Sevänen (bass/vocals), woven with sorrow and the last crumbling vestiges of hope, plus wrath