“When I fell asleep it was summer
But when I awoke it was winter
The house was empty and cold
You were there no more”
Coinciding with the arrival of their new album, “Netherworlds”, Finland’s masters of melancholy unveil the epic “The Hour Grows Late (feat. Tomi Joutsen, Tomi Koivusaari & Santeri Kallio)”.
Markus Vanhala (guitar) comments: “‘The Hour Grows Late’ falls on the more epic side of the Insomnium spectrum, perhaps alongside classics like ‘Pale Morning Star’ and ‘Godforsaken.’ It’s a longer adventure in music, venturing a little further into the progressive dark side of the album’s moon. We’re paying respect to the people who have fallen before us while we’re left alone in the dark and cold, with only two companions by our side: misery and sorrow. The new album deals with themes of loss, growing old, and missing all the people and creatures who have left us behind and headed to the Netherworld. The rest of us will follow with certainty, but not yet.”
He adds about the guests on the song: “I had been thinking about asking my good buddy, and band bro from Cemetery Skyline, Maverick or Goose, depending on the day, Mr. Santeri Kallio, to play an acid-trippy synth solo in the chaotic middle section of the song. At the same time, our producer, Miiro Varjus, came up with the idea of asking both Tomis to guest on vocals on this very same song. The fact that these two ideas came together felt like such perfect synchronicity that we simply couldn’t not make it happen. The boys did well, and I’m especially happy to hear good old cookie monster, old-school Tomi Koivusaari growling.”
Watch the video by Jari Heino (Coldstore Productions) here:
If you’re wondering about the white ribbons seen throughout the video: Karsikko is a sacred memorial tree tradition in Finnish and Karelian folklore. These trees served as symbolic boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead. During funeral processions, a mark was carved into a designated tree to commemorate the deceased, while ribbons and strips of clothing were hung on ancestral trees to honor their memory and help ensure their souls found peace.
“Netherworlds” is available via https://Insomnium.lnk.to/NetherworldsPR in the following formats:
Ltd. Deluxe 2CD Artbook
Standard CD Jewelcase
Gatefold black 2LP
Ltd. Gatefold pearlescent deep-blue 2LP (600x) Napalm Records/EMP/Nuclear Blast
Ltd. Gatefold sparkle starlight 2LP (500x) Band
Ltd. Gatefold iridescent pearl dawn 2LP (500x) Band
Gatefold translucent sea blue 2LP (US version)
Digital album
Last Friday, INSOMNIUM also embarked on an extensive touring run, kicking off with a string of Finnish shows. In November and December, they will head to the USA and Canada with Amorphis, supported by Hinayana. After a short break over the holiday season, the band will return to the road alongside Amorphis for a European tour in January and February 2027, with support from Unto Others.
INSOMNIUM, remaining shows
support: Kaunis Kuolematon
23.10.26 (FIN) Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
24.10.26 (FIN) Tampere – Tavara-Asema
29.10.26 (FIN) Oulu – Tarkastamo
30.10.26 (FIN) Joensuu – Kerubi
31.10.26 (FIN) Jyväskylä – Lutakko
06.11.26 (FIN) Kuopio – Circus Live
07.11.26 (FIN) Kotka – Satama Areena
INSOMNIUM co-headline with Amorphis, support: Hinayana
Nov-17 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
Nov-18 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Beanfield
Nov-19 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
Nov-20 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
Nov-21 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
Nov-23 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Nov-24 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Nov-25 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
Nov-27 – Denver, CO – The Gothic Theatre
Nov-28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
Nov-30 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
Dec-01 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
Dec-02 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Dec-04 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Dec-05 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
Dec-06 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Dec-08 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
Dec-09 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
Dec-11 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
Dec-12 – Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross
Dec-13 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Dec-15 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
Dec-16 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Dec-18 – Reading, PA – Reverb
Dec-19 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Amorphis + special guest INSOMNIUM, support: Unto Others
22.01.27 (DE) Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
23.01.27 (DE) Leipzig – Haus Auensee
24.01.27 (DE) Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
25.01.27 (PL) Warsaw – Progresja
27.01.27 (HU) Budapest – Barba Negra
28.01.27 (AT) Vienna – Arena
29.01.27 (DE) Munich – Backstage
30.01.27 (DE) Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
31.01.27 (BE) Antwerp – Trix
02.02.27 (UK) Manchester – O2 Ritz
03.02.27 (UK) London – O2 Forum Kentish Town
05.02.27 (DE) Stuttgart – Wagenhallen
06.02.27 (CH) Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik
07.02.27 (IT) Padova – Hall
09.02.27 (ES) Barcelona – Sala Apolo
10.02.27 (ES) Madrid – Sala La Riviera
12.02.27 (FR) Paris – Elysee Montmartre
13.02.27 (DE) Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 2
14.02.27 (NL) Tilburg – O13
Ever since emerging from the mist-shrouded city of Joensuu in the heart of North Karelia, INSOMNIUM has 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.
Now, 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. Sweeping atmospheres, poignant melodies, and crushing heaviness intertwine to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally affecting.
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. The result is an album that feels both fresh and timeless: a bold step forward that remains unmistakably INSOMNIUM at its core.
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. His meticulous approach and deep understanding of the band’s artistic vision proved instrumental in bringing the album’s dark, immersive atmosphere to life.
Once again INSOMNIUM entrusted the album to the renowned team at Fascination Street Studios. Acclaimed producer and mixer Jens Bogren, together with mastering engineer Tony Lindgren, delivered the album’s powerful final sound. The result is a record that sounds both majestic and intimate, perfectly capturing the emotional weight and dynamic range that defines this new chapter in INSOMNIUM’s evolution.
Klick here for the videos previously released:
“Gleam in the Black”: https://youtu.be/26oH8EtWA58
“Shadowlife”: https://youtu.be/i5tMCCXKkD0?si=PwsGLXdjxpNBBOqT
INSOMNIUM are:
Markus Vanhala – guitar, clean vocals
Ville Friman – guitar, clean vocals
Niilo Sevänen – vocals, bass guitar
Tomy Laisto – guitar, clean vocals
Markus Hirvonen – drums, percussions
INSOMNIUM online:
www.insomnium.net
www.facebook.com/insomniumofficial
www.instagram.com/insomniumofficial
https://www.youtube.com/@insomniumofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@insomniumofficial
