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Although Sweden and Norway are the first countries that come to mind when one thinks of Scandinavian metal, Finland has turned out to be an impressive player as well--impressive for black metal, impressive for folk metal, impressive for gothic metal, and impressive for death metal. Insomnium have epitomized the melodic side of Finnish death metal and they continue in that vein on ACROSS THE DARK. This 2009 release isn't a radical departure from Insomnium's previous albums, but there is one noticeable difference: this time, they incorporate some clean vocals--which are provided by Jules Näveri (who, in European metal circles, is known for his contributions to the bands Profane Omen, Misery Inc., Burning Empire, and Enemy of the Sun). However, Näveri's clean vocals take a back seat to the extreme vocals of Niilo Sevänen, and Sevänen continues to favor a deep, guttural, "Cookie Monster" growl. Insomnium's melodies and harmonies are undeniably attractive, and their ability to combine aggression with nuance and intricacy serves them well. ACROSS THE DARK is well worth hearing if one has a taste for Nordic death metal that is unapologetically melodic.
Composers: Aleksi Munter; Ville Friman.
Personnel: Jules Näveri (vocals); Ville Friman (guitar); Markus Hirvonen (drums).
Audio Mixer: Samu Oittinen.
Recording information: Fantom Studios (03/23/2009-05/22/2009); Noiseworks Studios (03/23/2009-05/22/2009).
Photographer: Wille Naukkarinen.
Arranger: Insomnium. Insomnium Across The Dark Songs | 1. | Equivalence |
| 2. | Down with the Sun |
| 3. | Where the Last Wave Broke |
| 4. | Harrowing Years, The |
| 5. | Against the Stream |
| 6. | Lay of the Autumn |
| 7. | Into the Woods |
| 8. | Weighed Down with Sorrow |
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Mention the Scandinavian death metal/black metal scene to someone who doesn't follow it closely, and he/she is likely to think of a bunch of amelodic, occult-obsessed bands that engage in bombast for the sake of bombast and brutality for the sake of brutality. That's the stereotypical view of Nordic death metal/black metal, and many of the Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish bands in that scene happily live up to it. Some Scandinavian death metallers, in fact, are honest enough to admit that their scene can be something of an inside joke (much like techno/rave music). But the '90s and 2000s have also seen a wave of Nordic death metal bands that are highly melodic, and Finland's Insomnium is part of that trend. The most extreme thing about Since the Day It All Came Down is the vocal style; lead singer/bassist Niilo Sevänen sings in a deep, guttural, demonic-sounding growl that exemplifies the stereotypical image of death metal singing. But other than that, this 2004 release isn't so extreme. Musically, Insomnium owes a lot to '80s power metal favorites like Queensrÿche, Iron Maiden, Savatage, and King Diamond -- like those headbangers, Insomnium provides metal that is forceful yet musical and intricate -- and early thrash is an influence as well. If Sevänen favored a more conventional vocal style, this ...
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This Album is dedicated to all those who have served, are serving, or will serve in our Armed Forces. Not only during times of conflict and/or War, but during peacetime as well. To those who fought, were prepared to fight, and are prepared to fight. To those who came home . . . And to those . . . who did not.To the "Angels of 9-11" and to "The Angels of Always ...
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