INSOMNIUM Mourns The Dead In 'The Hour Grows Late' Music Video

Coinciding with the arrival of their new album, "Netherworlds", Finland's masters of melancholy INSOMNIUM have unveiled the epic "The Hour Grows Late", featuring Tomi Joutsen, Tomi Koivusaari and Santeri Kallio.

The official music video for the song was directed by Jari Heino of Coldstore Productions and can be seen below.

INSOMNIUM guitarist Markus Vanhala comments: "'The Hour Grows Late' falls on the more epic side of the INSOMNIUM spectrum, perhaps alongside classics like 'Pale Morning Star' and 'Godforsaken'. It's a longer adventure in music, venturing a little further into the progressive dark side of the album's moon. We're paying respect to the people who have fallen before us while we're left alone in the dark and cold, with only two companions by our side: misery and sorrow.

"The new album deals with themes of loss, growing old, and missing all the people and creatures who have left us behind and headed to the Netherworld. The rest of us will follow with certainty, but not yet."

He adds about the guests on the song: "I had been thinking about asking my good buddy, and band bro from CEMETERY SKYLINE, Maverick or Goose, depending on the day, Mr. Santeri Kallio, to play an acid-trippy synth solo in the chaotic middle section of the song. At the same time, our producer, Miiro Varjus, came up with the idea of asking both Tomis to guest on vocals on this very same song. The fact that these two ideas came together felt like such perfect synchronicity that we simply couldn't not make it happen. The boys did well, and I'm especially happy to hear good old cookie monster, old-school Tomi Koivusaari growling.""

If you're wondering about the white ribbons seen throughout the video: Karsikko is a sacred memorial tree tradition in Finnish and Karelian folklore. These trees served as symbolic boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead. During funeral processions, a mark was carved into a designated tree to commemorate the deceased, while ribbons and strips of clothing were hung on ancestral trees to honor their memory and help ensure their souls found peace.

INSOMNIUM also embark on an extensive touring run, kicking off with a string of Finnish shows. In November and December, they will head to the USA and Canada with AMORPHIS, supported by HINAYANA. After a short break over the holiday season, the band will return to the road alongside AMORPHIS for a European tour in January and February 2027, with support from UNTO OTHERS.

Ever since emerging from the mist-shrouded city of Joensuu in the heart of North Karelia, INSOMNIUM have stood as a beacon for those drawn to melancholy, introspection, and the beauty found within darkness. Over the course of their career, the band has carved out a unique place in the metal world, crafting epic soundscapes where sorrow and hope coexist, and where haunting melodies meet the raw power of melodic death metal.

Now, for the tenth time, INSOMNIUM opens the door to a new chapter. Their new album is a journey deeper into the shadows, steeped in the unmistakable spirit of Finnish melancholy and enriched by the band's most nuanced and emotionally resonant songwriting to date. Sweeping atmospheres, poignant melodies, and crushing heaviness intertwine to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally affecting.

Never content to rest on past achievements or repeat familiar formulas, INSOMNIUM continues to evolve with each release. Rather than revisiting established ground, the band explores new emotional and sonic territories, broadening its artistic palette while preserving the qualities that have made its sound instantly recognizable. The result is an album that feels both fresh and timeless: a bold step forward that remains unmistakably INSOMNIUM at its core.

Behind the scenes, "Netherworlds" also marks the beginning of a new production era for INSOMNIUM. Taking on a pivotal role throughout the album's creation, producer and engineer Miiro Varjus emerged as the band's closest creative confidant, helping to shape and refine the record's sonic landscape. His meticulous approach and deep understanding of the band's artistic vision proved instrumental in bringing the album's dark, immersive atmosphere to life.

Once again INSOMNIUM entrusted the album to the renowned team at Fascination Street Studios. Acclaimed producer and mixer Jens Bogren, together with mastering engineer Tony Lindgren, delivered the album's powerful final sound. The result is a record that sounds both majestic and intimate, perfectly capturing the emotional weight and dynamic range that define this new chapter in INSOMNIUM's evolution.

INSOMNIUM is:

Ville Friman - Guitar + Clean Vocals
Tomy Laisto - Guitar + Clean Vocals
Niilo Sevänen - Vocals + Bass
Markus Vanhala - Guitar + Clean Vocals
Markus Hirvonen - Drums + Percussion

Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen