Insomnium

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Insomnium
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Insomnium performing live at Wacken Open Air 2012
Background information
Origin Joensuu, Finland
Genres Melodic death metal
Years active 1997−present
Labels Candlelight
Century Media Records[1]
Associated acts Watch Me Fall
Website www.insomnium.net
Members Niilo Sevänen
Ville Friman
Markus Vanhala
Markus Hirvonen
Past members Ville Vänni
Timo Partanen
Tapani Pesonen

Insomnium is a Finnish melodic death metal band from Joensuu, Finland. Their new album "One for Sorrow" was released October 2011.[2] On September 9th, 2011 Insomnium released the music video "Through The Shadows" from their 2011 album One For Sorrow.[3]

In November 2011, Insomnium embarked on their first headlining European tour, with support from Before The Dawn and MyGRAIN.[4] During April 2012 Insomnium returned to tour the UK as the main support act for British gothic metal band Paradise Lost. Vreid was also present on the tour as a supporting opening act.

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Former members [edit]

  • Tapani Pesonen − drums, guitar (1997−1998)
  • Timo Partanen − guitar (1998−2001)
  • Ville Vänniguitar (2001−2011)

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