Tag Archives: Insomnium

Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

Posted by on February 23, 2024

Amidst surprise reunion announcements, new album reveals, and anticipation for a bustling year of tours, there’s also been a sprinkle of drama and potential mysteries. Contrasting our previous list of member departures, this roundup includes the events that surround the group Escuela Grind and more. Here are five bands who’ve announced member departures or welcomed […]

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Metal Insider’s Combined Top 15 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 29, 2023

  For the year 2023, we decided to implement an actual point system instead of the mathematical approach we experimented with in 2021 to compile a consolidated list of the best albums of the year. With a bit of assistance from AI, we’ve learned the importance of not relying entirely on artificial intelligence and always […]

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Metal Insider’s Mar Morannon’s Top 10 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 29, 2023

  With the barrage of covid-era recordings being released over the last couple of years and the ease of finding new artists in the modern world, it’s difficult to narrow down a year of metal into just 10 albums. I could easily make a top 10 list for each major subgenre and probably still struggle […]

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Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 25 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 25, 2023

  Whether we are still witnessing the aftermath of the pandemic or entering a time when more doors are open for artists to release albums, 2023 has seen a significant number of releases. And may I say, they are really good ones too. From the major players to artists embarking on a fresh start with […]

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Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Insomnium

Posted by on December 18, 2023

  We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool […]

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Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum to finally bring the “Insomnium Gatherum” trek to North America in Spring 2024 w/ Wilderun

Posted by on December 13, 2023

  Finnish melodic death metal masters Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum are finally teaming up for a North American Tour. Hopefully, no pandemics or world-ending catastrophes will stop the mighty “Insomnium Gatherum” trek from happening. The two have announced a spring tour with support from Boston’s Wilderun. Tickets go on sale this Friday (15th) at 10:00 […]

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EP Review: Insomnium- ‘Songs of the Dusk’

Posted by on November 3, 2023

  If there is a band that has become a singular example of melodic death metal, it has to be Insomnium. Not only are they pioneers within the genre, but they have also managed to keep releasing soul-breaking records throughout the years. From “While We Sleep” to “Ephemeral” to “Heart Like a Grave,” these dark […]

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Insomnium share “Stained in Red” video

Posted by on November 3, 2023

  Today (3rd) marks the dual release of Insomnium’s Songs of the Dusk EP and its accompanying video, “Stained in Red,” crafted by The Dor Brothers with the assistance of AI. Initially featured in the Ltd. Deluxe 2CD Artbook of Anno 1696, Songs of the Dusk is now accessible as a standalone release.    Ville Firman comments: “‘Stained in Red’ […]

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ICYMI: Insomnium share “Songs of the Dusk” video; new EP arriving in November

Posted by on September 6, 2023

  Insomnium surprised fans on September 1st with yet another phenomenal track. These Finnish melodic death metal masters decided to continue the story from their ninth masterpiece, Anno 1696, released earlier this year via Century Media Records, by sharing a brand new song, “Songs of the Dusk.” The single is taken from the EP Songs […]

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Concert Calendar (4/4-4/9) : Early April Heaviness – Enslaved, Satan, & more

Posted by on April 3, 2023

  Hey, guys. Thanks for reading your weekly Metal Insider concert calendar and deviating from the weekly grind to attend some gigs this week. We are just now recovering from March’s intense show schedule and getting very excited for more metal in warmer April. Anybody getting into some madness over this month? If you need […]

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