“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, out in October. Refusing to dwell in familiar territory or rely on well-worn formulas, the band continues to push its sound into new emotional and sonic dimensions – expanding its palette while remaining unmistakably true to its essence. On “Shadowlife,” crushing weight meets delicate vulnerability, and darkness and light are woven together in a seamless interplay – a concept brought to life through the visionary artistry of Travis Smith.
Vocalist/bassit 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. Thus, we are left suspended between longing and acceptance, lingering in the liminal spaces of sleep, shadow, and night.”
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. Album No. 10 is truly a defining milestone for us, so we wanted to honor our history while also introducing some new nuances. Living on the edge.”
Check out the video by Coldstore Productions, offering a captivating first glimpse into the Netherworlds:
The band has also unveiled an extensive touring schedule – with even more announcements still to come:
Tour dates:
July
3-4 – Colombier-Saugnieu, FR – Plane’R Fest
24 – Tampere, FI – Kaaos Festival
31 – Râșnov, RO – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
August
5-8 – Jaroměř, CZ – Brutal Assault
29 – Savonlinna, FI – Olavinlinna (with Amorphis)
October (Support: Kaunis Kuolematon)
16 – Helsinki, FI – Kulttuuritalo
17 – Lahti, FI – Möysä
23 – Seinäjoki, FI – Rytmikorjaamo
24 – Tampere, FI – Tavara-Asema
30 – Joensuu, FI – Kerubi
31 – Jyväskylä, FI – Lutakko
November (Support: Kaunis Kuolematon)
6 – Kuopio, FI – Circus Live
7 – Kotka, FI – Satama Areena
January (with Amorphis, Unto Others)
22 – Hamburg, Germany – Große Freiheit 36
23 – Leipzig, Germany – Haus Auensee
24 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys Neue Welt
25 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
27 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
28 – Vienna, Austria – Arena
29 – Munich, Germany – Backstage
30 – Wiesbaden, Germany – Schlachthof
31 – Antwerp, Belgium – Trix
February (with Amorphis, Unto Others)
2 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
3 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
5 – Stuttgart, Germany – Wagenhallen
6 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7 Konzertfabrik
7 – Padova, Italy – Hall
9 – Barcelona, Spain – Sala Apolo
10 – Madrid, Spain – Sala La Riviera
12 – Paris, France – Elysee Montmartre
13 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle 2
14 – Tilburg, Netherlands – 013
Ever since emerging from the mist-laden town of Joensuu in Karelia, Insomnium have served as a guiding light for those drawn to the shadows. Now, for the tenth time, they lift the curtain on a new chapter – an album steeped in Finnish melancholy, where haunting melodies intertwine with the unrelenting force of ferocious melodic death metal.
Insomnium are:
Ville Friman – Guitar + Clean Vocals
Tomy Laisto – Guitar + Clean Vocals
Niilo Sevänen – Vocals + Bass
Markus Vanhala – Guitar + Clean Vocals
Markus Hirvonen – Drums + Percussions
(Photo – Terhi Ylimäinen)
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