Insomnium reveal new album

2016-05-19 by KiLP12 | 47 Comments
Melodic death metal band, Insomnium, have revealed their upcoming concept album, Winter's Gate, which is set to be released September 23rd 2016 through Century Media Records along with a book written by Niilo Sevänen built around this album. The record is a concept album, which is an epic 40-minute song.

The band also posted this to their Facebook page:

"We have been forging a very special release during the last months. Winter’s Gate is a concept album that is made of one epic 40 minute song. The album is built around a short story Winter’s Gate (Talven portti in Finnish) by Niilo Sevänen, which won awards and nominations in Finland back in 2007 and 2008. It’s a story about a group of Vikings who set out to find a fabled island west from Ireland, even though the winter is drawing near. The full story is released together with the album as a book that has the tale in English, Finnish and German – illustrated by the artist Teemu Tähkänen."

"Album is currently being mixed by Dan Swanö at Unisound AB studio in Sweden. A worldwide release through Century Media Records will be out September 23rd 2016. Tour dates for autumn and winter will be announced soon."


More info can be found here:

http://www.insomnium.net/news/24/68/New-album-and-book-Winter-s-Gate

Tagged: Insomnium

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blacklightjer
May 19th 2016
443 Comments


Metal bands really need to stop using Winter as a theme / word / lyrical basis / inspiration for their music.

Snide
May 19th 2016
7049 Comments


I'm not worried about the concept being a little repetitive and cliche; their last album kicked ass so at the very least we're in for one hell of a treat instrumentally.

TheTripP
May 19th 2016
4956 Comments


Wow interesting, it may be a 40 minute song that transitions as it goes... making it sound like multiple songs?

Totengott
May 19th 2016
4252 Comments


Looking forward to this.

AngryChristian
May 19th 2016
120 Comments


Might actually have to give this a try.

SCREAM!
May 19th 2016
15755 Comments


Huh this actually sounds rather intriguing.

Can these guys pull off the 40 minute song I wonder...

DungeonBoy
May 19th 2016
10330 Comments


"Album is currently being mixed by Dan Swanö".

sold.

bnelso55
May 19th 2016
1460 Comments


I'm intrigued. May have to give this a spin.

Kusangii
May 19th 2016
8740 Comments


Although it's a huge risk to produce a giant 40-minute song, I actually think these guys can pull it off. They have the ability and talent to make it work. Last album was disappointing so it's refresing to see them gamble like this.

Dizchu
May 19th 2016
777 Comments


40 minute song, Dan Swano is involved.

Crimson III?

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
May 19th 2016
121104 Comments


This is gonna slay.

Snide
May 19th 2016
7049 Comments


Only thing I've ever jammed by this band was their most recent album, and that kicked ass.
Anyone in this thread have more recs from this band for me?

heck
May 19th 2016
7723 Comments


check out Since the Day It All Came Down and Above the Weeping World for sure

DungeonBoy
May 19th 2016
10330 Comments


Those are the two best, in that same order.

Snide
May 19th 2016
7049 Comments


I'll jam Since The Day It All Came Down first

Shogun
May 19th 2016
527 Comments


Their best songs are typically their longest, I have absolute confidence this will be awesome.

Atari
Emeritus
May 19th 2016
28093 Comments


cool

parksungjoon
May 19th 2016
47227 Comments


Crimson III [2] please

Totengott
May 19th 2016
4252 Comments


[3].

Gmork89
May 19th 2016
8904 Comments


40 min song ughhhhhhhhh

Dizchu
May 19th 2016
777 Comments


I'm hoping they'll explore some more proggy ideas instead of doing the same old minor-key, harmonised-thirds stuff that they and Dark Tranquillity have long since run into the ground.

CrimsonLies
May 19th 2016
2579 Comments


whooo

Crysis
Emeritus
May 19th 2016
17653 Comments


FUCKING HYPE!

swipenet
May 19th 2016
3388 Comments


Sweet

Ebola
May 19th 2016
4721 Comments


Band is amazing, album will be amazing.

zaruyache
May 19th 2016
28743 Comments


I read "40-minute song" and immediately thought of Crimson. Lo and behold, motherflippin Swano's involved. That's the kind of "of course" moment that makes you smile like an idiot and i am so hyped now guys omg.

Flugmorph
May 19th 2016
35489 Comments


lol'ed at the fact that swanö produces that 40-minute song. Right what zaruyache said ye lol you go dude.

New insomnium album fuxk yes. Didnt expected that. Might have something great on our hands there.

Deathconscious
May 20th 2016
27971 Comments


"I'm hoping they'll explore some more proggy ideas instead of doing the same old minor-key, harmonised-thirds stuff that they and Dark Tranquillity have long since run into the ground."

this.

Crysis
Emeritus
May 20th 2016
17653 Comments


as long as there are acoustic guitars involved im gonna be happy

Lord(e)Po)))ts
May 20th 2016
70256 Comments


willie just came

Joffton
May 20th 2016
7 Comments


Dan Swanö guest spot?

Moderately hyped for this. The album is obviously influenced by Crimson, so hopefully they'll break into more proggy territory.

zaruyache
May 20th 2016
28743 Comments


Crimson III confirmed

PortalofPerfection
May 20th 2016
3453 Comments


WANT

Aftertheascension
May 20th 2016
3564 Comments


HYPE

trve
May 20th 2016
1431 Comments


its still insomnium, no crimson iii for you guys

EvoHavok
May 20th 2016
8096 Comments


Sounds rad. Very nice year for melodeath.

Darkwatch025
May 20th 2016
465 Comments


The last album was fucking amazing, so I am really looking forward to this one!

Gameofmetal
Emeritus
May 20th 2016
12139 Comments


this is gonna be interesting

PumpBoffBag
Emeritus
May 20th 2016
1840 Comments


gonna be cash, I'm never let down by these guys.
#famouslastwords

heck
May 20th 2016
7723 Comments


#usinghashtagsonsputnik

PumpBoffBag
Emeritus
May 21st 2016
1840 Comments


#plebsunabletorecognizehumour

heck
May 21st 2016
7723 Comments


I assume you're referring to yourself because I was clearly joking with you.

Flugmorph
May 21st 2016
35489 Comments


pump you clearly should calm down emediatly

parksungjoon
May 21st 2016
47227 Comments


"its still insomnium, no crimson iii for you guys"

close enough

PumpBoffBag
Emeritus
May 21st 2016
1840 Comments


sorry, twitter gave me ptsd, makes me mistake jokes for fightin words....

parksungjoon
May 21st 2016
47227 Comments


twitter is garbage

zaruyache
May 22nd 2016
28743 Comments


hopefully that teaches you to avoid social media in general, if you have such an inclination toward emotional distress.



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