With “Netherworlds”, INSOMNIUM open their tenth chapter by descending deeper into Finnish melancholy, where darkness, beauty, and crushing melodic Death Metal move as one. METAL KAOZ connected with Markus Vanhala to discuss the album’s emotional weight, the dark truth behind its title, and why northern people seem naturally drawn to sorrowful music. From a song about being locked out to die to Metal elitism, favorite lyrics, and why INSOMNIUM’s music was never meant for the beach, Markus reflects with honesty and dry humor.
Finland’s masters of melancholy, INSOMNIUM, will release their new album, “Netherworlds”, on October 16 via Century Media. Watch the entire discussion with Markus Vanhala below.