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Confirmed for 70.000 Tons of Metal

"Beyond the Shadows of the Dying Sun"- Finland Tour with Omnium Gatherum

Latin America & Mexico Tour announced!

"Beyond the Shadows of the Dying Sun"- European Tour with Omnium Gatherum

North America Tour with OMNIUM GATHERUM and WILDERUN

Summer tour with AMON AMARTH announced

"Songs of the Dusk" EP out now, EU Tour kicks off this week & new Finnish dates announced

"Songs of the Dusk" EP announced & music video out now

European Tour announced for November & December 2023

New album "Anno 1696" and music video for 'Godforsaken' are out today

This is Markus. Markus lives in the very cold and very dark Finland. Luckily, Markus will embark on a trip to the Caribbean with 70000tons in 3 weeks to play & watch some heavy metal.
Be like Markus! 30 Comments

I’ll be like Markus🤭 see you on the boat 🛥️Markus must look out that he will not melt in the heat of the Carribean.Erik Wingers Markus is a sauna approved guy. He will rather melt the carribean heat than vice versa. Trust me, Read More

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Insomnium

Posted: 5 days ago

We recently had a surprise visit from German guitar sorceress JJ's One Girl Band in the backstage😱🎸
Who of you put "learn how to shred" on your New Year Resolution list for 2026?
📸 AgonyAbsinthe 17 Comments

Awesome! She’s got the best metal YT channel! 🤘🤘🤘Jassy for the win! 🤘🥰🤘Time to binge all your albums again. Still look forward to your next opus

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Insomnium

Posted: Last week

Photos from Insomnium's post With these shots from Skaldenfest, we will go into hibernation mode and wish you happy holidays. A bit of peace and quiet, wherever you are in this world. Thank you for standing by our side this year and we can't Read More 39 Comments

Thank you for this outstanding evening with you all and a very Merry Christmas for you and your dear band Read More

Markus Vanhala Gabi Seeger Thanks for you love and dedication over the years ❤️🔥🤘Peace ,love and tranquility that's my wishes for You and your beloved.I can't wait to see you again maybe in Read More

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Insomnium

Posted: 2 weeks ago

We are packing our bags for Skaldenfest right now, see you in Würzburg tomorrow!
Unfortunately, our dear Markus Vanhala has caught a severe flu which has completely knocked him out and we will have to perform as a trio, but fear Read More 14 Comments

There's a secret recipe in germany for curing flu: warm beer with a big amount of honey. Sounds disgusting, tastes Read MoreThis lineup is painfully good for someone UK based - the only solace is Swallow The Sun are playing my Read More

Markus Vanhala Daniel Roushannafas Thanks for you love and dedication over the years ❤️🔥🤘

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Insomnium

Posted: 3 weeks ago

This week we're embarking on the last journey of 2025! See you at Skaldenfest in Würzburg! 🇩🇪
Stage time: 23:00
Signing session: 20:55 20 Comments

So close and yet too far from where I live…
Shame. I wish I could be there to see you. Read More

Markus Vanhala Annette Deil-Meyer Thanks for you love and dedication over the years ❤️🔥🤘Any plans to come back to Canada soon? I miss a REALLY good show 🤘

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Insomnium

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Photos from Insomnium's post Hey you! Wondered why it's so quiet here? Well, we're still busy in songwriting world, but here's a little reminder that you can catch us in Würzburg at Skaldenfest on December 20th for some pre-holiday-party🍻 12 Comments

Is that a new guitar? 😏

St. October We need you back in the States. We already know a band dying to open for you...... it's us. We Read MoreVery cool have a great time rock on 😊❤️👍🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

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Insomnium

Posted: Last month

Guitar solo WAIT FOR IT... oh yes, that one 🙂‍↕️ 49 Comments

Fun fact: if one guitar plays a solo, so does the other one too!Was amazing to watch these solos get played right in front of me (no barrier at the smaller headlining shows) Read MoreTim Cleeter LOVE LOVE LOVE the smaller venues... met them then front row center stage. One of the best concerts Read More

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Insomnium

Posted: Last month

Hear hear, we are behind the first door of your advent calendar! ☃ Looking forward to see you at Kaaos Festival next July 24-25. Get your tickets now! 2 Comments

👊👊

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Insomnium

Posted: Last month

Photos from Insomnium's post 2 months left until we shall play under the Shadows of the Caribbean Moon!
See you at 70000tons of Metal!
#70000tons 13 Comments

Directly on a gateNeed dates in USA!Please do a US tour where you play shadows!

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Insomnium

Posted: Last month

Yep, it's time to get dressed for winter! All merch 25% off from today till Monday at Backstage Rock Shop: https://shop.insomnium.net 8 Comments

In Australian winters my clothing consists of what I wear every other season, short sleeve shirts and pants (cause I Read MoreWhen darkness falls, only music forged in sorrow and cold can keep the soul awake. Where shadows turn into poetry Read MoreHoodies??

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Insomnium

Posted: Last month