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Finnish Melodeath Masters Insomnium Descend Into The “Netherworlds,” Out 10/16 via Century Media Records!

Finland’s undisputed masters of melodic death metal INSOMNIUM have unveiled their new album Netherworlds, set for a release via Century Media Records on October 16. To kick things into gear, the band shared a new video and single “Shadowlife.” On “Shadowlife,” crushing weight meets delicate vulnerability, and darkness and light are woven together in a seamless interplay.

Vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevänen says “As a story, ‘Shadowlife’ can be seen as a thematic gateway to the entire record — an elegy not only for a lost beloved, but also for the fading belief that anything beautiful can remain untouched by time. It is a realization that love, youth, summer, and warmth cannot be preserved forever.”

Guitarist and clean vocalist Markus Vanhala adds, “‘Shadowlife’ opens the dreamy next chapter of INSOMNIUM with a certain self-aware catchiness. I set out to write an obvious hit — perhaps even a so-called ‘banger’ — to kick things off, but don’t worry: The deeper cuts will follow.” 

Banger, you say?! I’ll let you decide! I’ll be right here while you watch and listen, and I know you will share my opinion on this.

• Insominium also shared a video for the new track “Gleam in the Black.”
• Ever since emerging from the mist-shrouded city of Joensuu in the heart of North Karelia, Finland in 1997, INSOMNIUM have stood as a beacon for those drawn to melancholy, introspection, and the beauty found within darkness.
• Over the course of their career, the band has carved out a unique place in the metal world, crafting epic soundscapes where sorrow and hope coexist, and where haunting melodies meet the raw power of melodic death metal.
• Never content to rest on past achievements or repeat familiar formulas, INSOMNIUM continues to evolve with each release. Rather than revisiting established ground, the band explores new emotional and sonic territories, broadening its artistic palette while preserving the qualities that have made its sound instantly recognizable.
• Behind the scenes, Netherworlds also marks the beginning of a new production era for INSOMNIUM. Taking on a pivotal role throughout the album’s creation, producer and engineer Miiro Varjus emerged as the band’s closest creative confidant, helping to shape and refine the record’s sonic landscape.
• Acclaimed producer and mixer Jens Bogren (Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir, At The Gates), together with mastering engineer Tony Lindgren (Opeth, Sepultura, Billie Eilish), delivered the album’s powerful final sound.
• Insomnium have toured the world headlining shows and sharing stages with the likes of Amon Amarth, Enslaved, and Amorphis, while playing massive fests like Brutal Assault, Graspop, and Hellfest to name a few. View upcoming tour dates here.

For the tenth time, INSOMNIUM opens the door to a new chapter. Their new album is a journey deeper into the shadows, steeped in the unmistakable spirit of Finnish melancholy and enriched by the band’s most nuanced and emotionally resonant songwriting to date.

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