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Since their formation in 1997 in Joensuu, Insomnium have established themselves as one of the most technically accomplished and atmospherically dense representatives of melodic death metal. The Finnish formation around bassist and vocalist Niilo Sevänen developed a characteristic sound that combines the brutal precision of the Gothenburg style with progressive structural elements and literary textual concepts. Already on their debut In The Halls Of Awaiting (2002, Candlelight Records), they demonstrated exceptional maturity in composing complex arrangements that unite technical virtuosity with emotional depth.

The continuous evolution of their sonic language manifested particularly clearly on Above The Weeping World (2006), where Insomnium perfected their ability to seamlessly integrate melancholic melodic lines with progressive song structures. The influence of literary giants like Edgar Allan Poe, Friedrich Hölderlin, and Eino Leino lends their compositions an intellectual dimension that extends far beyond conventional genre boundaries. With Across The Dark (2009), they expanded their sonic spectrum through strategically deployed keyboard arrangements and folk elements, while guest contributions from Jules Näveri (Enemy Of The Sun) added additional harmonic complexity.

The monumental Winter's Gate (2016) marked a turning point in Insomnium's creative output: a forty-minute, through-composed song cycle that dissolves the boundaries between metal and symphonic narrative art. Producer Dan Swanö, whose own Crimson work served as inspiration, praised the compositional audacity of this "progressive masterpiece." With Heart Like A Grave (2019) and Anno 1696 (2023, Century Media), they continued their artistic development, with the latter album weaving a dark witch narrative through their characteristic blend of technical brilliance and atmospheric density.

Discography

2002 - In The Halls Of Awaiting (Candlelight Records)
2004 - Since The Day It All Came Down (Candlelight Records)
2006 - Above The Weeping World (Candlelight Records)
2009 - Across The Dark (Candlelight Records)
2011 - One For Sorrow (Century Media)
2014 - Shadows Of The Dying Sun (Century Media)
2016 - Winter's Gate (Century Media)
2019 - Heart Like A Grave (Century Media)
2023 - Anno 1696 (Century Media)

Products with “Insomnium”

INSOMNIUM - Shadows Of The Dying Sun · DEEP BLOOD RED 2LP (Melodic Death Metal Vinyl)
INSOMNIUM - Shadows Of The Dying Sun · DEEP BLOOD RED 2LP
Limited edition deep blood red double LP in a gatefold sleeve. Background information über 'Shadows Of The Dying Sun' "Shadows Of The Dying Sun" is a profound exploration of the darker nuances…

€34.90

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INSOMNIUM - One For Sorrow (Re-Issue 2024) · TRANSPARENT COKE BOTTLE GREEN LP (Melodic Death Metal Vinyl)
INSOMNIUM - One For Sorrow (Re-Issue 2024) · TRANSPARENT COKE BOTTLE GREEN LP
Transparent coke bottle green vinyl. Background information über 'One For Sorrow (Re-Issue 2024)' Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium once again crafts an atmospheric and emotional journey with…

€24.90

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INSOMNIUM - Winter's Gate (Re-Issue 2024) · GREY LP (Melodic Death Metal Vinyl)
INSOMNIUM - Winter's Gate (Re-Issue 2024) · GREY LP
Grey vinyl. Background information über 'Winter's Gate (Re-Issue 2024)' Grey vinyl

€23.90

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INSOMNIUM - Songs Of The Dusk EP · BLACK LP (Melodic Death Metal Vinyl)
INSOMNIUM - Songs Of The Dusk EP · BLACK LP
Black vinyl with etching on B side. Background information über 'Songs Of The Dusk EP' Finnish melodic death metal masters Insomnium deliver another emotionally charged masterpiece with "Songs Of…

€18.90

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INSOMNIUM - Anno 1696 · 2CD ARTBOOK (Melodic Death Metal CDs)
INSOMNIUM - Anno 1696 · 2CD ARTBOOK
Deluxe Edition Artbook with two CD. Background information über 'Anno 1696' Insomnium's latest offering "Anno 1696" is a compelling journey into the realms of melodic death metal with a thematic…

€39.90

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INSOMNIUM - Anno 1696 · BLACK DLP (Melodic Death Metal Vinyl)
INSOMNIUM - Anno 1696 · BLACK DLP
Tracklist LP1 A1. 1696 A2. White Christ (feat. Sakis Tolis) A3. Godforsaken (feat. Johanna Kurkela) B1. Lilian B2. Starless Paths Tracklist LP2 C1. The Witch Hunter C2. The Unrest C3. The Rapids Side…

€31.90

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INSOMNIUM - Shadows Of The Dying Sun · CD (Melodic Death Metal CDs)
INSOMNIUM - Shadows Of The Dying Sun · CD
Jewelcase CD. Background information über 'Shadows Of The Dying Sun' "Shadows Of The Dying Sun" by Insomnium stands as a profound exploration in melodic death metal, blending melancholic melodies…

€14.90

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INSOMNIUM - Across The Dark · ULTRA CLEAR LP (Melodic Death Metal Vinyl)
INSOMNIUM - Across The Dark · ULTRA CLEAR LP
Ultra clear vinyl. Background information über 'Across The Dark' "Across The Dark" by Insomnium is a profound journey through the vast landscapes of melodic death metal. The album is characterized…

€26.90

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