Insomnium drops new video for “Godforsaken”

(feat. Johanna Kurkela)

 releases new album, ‘Anno 1696’, today via Century Media Records!

Today (February 24th), Finnish metal melancholists Insomnium have released their ninth full-length, Anno 1696, via Century Media Records. Based on a short story by Niilo Sevänen (bass/vocals), Anno 1696 takes the listeners back into the dark times of the witch prosecutions in Northern Europe, famine and superstition. Stream or purchase the album here: https://Insomnium.lnk.to/Anno1696

 

To celebrate the day, the band is playing two sold-out shows at Helsinki’s Tavastia Klubi tonight and tomorrow and has also revealed a new music video for “Godforsaken (feat. Johanna Kurkela)”. Once again directed by Riivata Visuals, the new video can be viewed later today @ 9AM PT//12PM ET//6PM CET here: https://youtu.be/jHN5xONEjSA

 

Guitarist Markus Vanhala comments about the track: “This shows the epic side of the album and is taking the listener through the sonic snowstorms and shamanistic plays. I truly love the shamanistic vocals of the beautiful soul Johanna Kurkela who did a perfect job on executing this vision to perfection. We salute you, Johanna! Probably my own favorite on the album, besides ‘The Rapids’.”

 

Bassist/vocalist Niilo Sevänen adds: “Vanhala’s composition and one of the most epic songs in this bunch. Here we have the renowned Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela performing the female vocals. Lyrics are from the point of view of the main protagonist, Arvid, who tries to solve the mysterious deaths in the small village.”

 

Guitarist Ville Friman concludes: “Also one of the oldest demos we had ready for this album before the pandemic hit. The original female voice sample was elevated to another level by Johanna’s vocals. First time we have used female vocals on any Insomnium song.”

 

The videos for the previously released singles can be seen below:

–“The Witch Hunter”: https://youtu.be/UyXHvjS_8d8

–“White Christ” (feat. Rotting Christ’s Sakis Tolis): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWG-WzEciHU

–“Lilian”: https://youtu.be/rSU9I4W8czE

 

This April, Insomnium will return to North America for a co-headlining tour with Enslaved, plus Black Anvil as support. See below for all dates! Tickets and VIP upgrades are available from: www.insomnium.net/tour

 

Insomnium – ‘Anno 1696’ release shows

Feb. 25, 2023 – Helsinki, Fi @ Tavastia – SOLD-OUT!

Feb. 26, 2023 – Helsinki, Fi @ Tavastia – SOLD-OUT!

 

Insomnium + Enslaved co-headline tour 2023

w/ Black Anvil

Apr. 5, 2023 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

Apr. 6, 2023 – Boston, MA @ Big Night Live

Apr. 7, 2023 – Montreal, QC @ Corona Theater

Apr. 8, 2023 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

Apr. 9, 2023 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry (Insomnium w/ Black Anvil only)

Apr. 10, 2023 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall

Apr. 11, 2023 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Apr. 12, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater

Apr. 14, 2023 – Denver, CO @ The Gothic Theatre

Apr. 15, 2023 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

Apr. 17, 2023 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile

Apr. 18, 2023 – Vancouver, BC @ The Rickshaw

Apr. 19, 2023 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

Apr. 21, 2023 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theater Taube Family Music Hall

Apr. 22, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre

Apr. 23, 2023 – Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theater

Apr. 24, 2023 – El Paso, TX @ The Rockhouse Bar & Grill (Insomnium w/ Black Anvil only)

Apr. 25, 2023 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

Apr. 26, 2023 – Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge and Music Hall

Apr. 27, 2023 – Memphis, TN @ Growlers (Insomnium w/ Black Anvil only)

Apr. 28, 2023 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse

Apr. 29, 2023 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre

Apr. 30, 2023 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage

 

The band will also return to the European festival stages this summer:

May 6, 2023 – Kopervik, NO @ Karmøygeddon

Jun. 2-4, 2023 – Pilsen, CZ @ Metalfest Open Air

Jun. 8-10, 2023 – Zamora, ES @ Z! Live Rock Fest

Jun. 18, 2023 – Dessel, BE @ Graspop Metal Meeting

Jun. 29, 2023 – Seinäjoki, FI @ Provinssi

Jul 13-15, 2023 – Neukirchen-Vluyn, DE @ Dong Open Air

Jul 13-16 2023 – Anycsciai LT @ Devilstone

Jul. 25-29, 2023 – Tolmin, SL @ Tolminator Metal Fest

Jul. 29, 2023 – Oulu, FI @ QStock

Aug. 17-20, 2023 – Carhaix, FR @ Motocultor Festival

Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen

 

Insomnium online:

www.insomnium.net

www.facebook.com/insomniumofficial

www.instagram.com/insomniumofficial

www.twitter.com/insomniumband