Fortune favours the bold as the saying goes. Daring to do something different Insomnium bring an idea not previously tackled in their career. Returning to the studio after Shadows Of A Dying Sun the band were somewhat non plus send as to how they might tread their next steps. After thorough consideration the band opted for the decision to record a one track album. Encompassing all of the band’s strengths the track moves in waves. Moving back to the likes of Prog Rock classics the Finnish Metallers wanted to echo the ideas presented by the greats of our time. Birthing a living breathing map of music brought together in their patented sound. Based on the novel created by the band’s own Niilo Sevanen of the same title Winter’s Gate sees a band take on the elements and win. Triumphing over the endless pitfalls that come with undertaking a task as daunting as a one track album, the band surpass these boundaries to give one of their most engaging listens yet.

But what about live? In this day and age of instant gratification will fans understand the importance of truly listening to music? The resurgence of vinyl, although an accolade of the hipster is a fantastic bannermen for the life of music. Proving that it is alive and well ideas such as this one wild have seemed barbaric in an age where technology governs all. Yet as we progress so do we regress, attempting to reignite the fire that burned inside the likes of classics of the Prog era, Insomnium bring to the table a palapalble story, adorned with musicality that will simply not be overlooked. Which when interpreted live will bring an immersive and wholly consuming experience for the listener and of course the band themselves. Aiming to truly immerse yourself in the story both literally and metaphorically. 

Creating a rush of emotion before slowly dissipating back into the abyssal depths of the psyche. Wanting to understand more about the band’s decision to delve into this idea and of course celebrating the release of their brand new album Insomnium were nice enough to sit down with The Metalist and reveal to us some of the inner workings behind Winter’s Gate and what this new chapter means for the band as a whole and the art of the concept. 

Insomnium’s brand new album Winter’s Gate is out now!