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Cemetery Skyline (Insomnium, Dark Tranquillity, Amorphis, etc.) release “Violent Storm” video

Cemetery Skyline (Insomnium, Dark Tranquillity, Amorphis, etc.) release “Violent Storm” video

by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 2, 2024 | New Music, News, Releases, Video

  Cemetery Skyline, the new project featuring Markus Vanhala (guitar), Mikael Stanne (vocals), Santeri Kallio (keyboard), Vesa Ranta (drums), and Victor Brandt (bass), has released their new single and video titled “Violent Storm.” The video, directed...
Omnium Gatherum’s Markus Vanhala on ‘Origin’ ” We really tried to mentally kick our enemies’ a$$ on this one”

Omnium Gatherum’s Markus Vanhala on ‘Origin’ ” We really tried to mentally kick our enemies’ a$$ on this one”

by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 5, 2021 | Interviews, New Music, Releases

    Finnish melodic death metal giants Omnium Gatherum’s new album, Origin, has finally arrived (order here) via Century Media Records. We caught up with guitarist Markus Vanhala to discuss the challenges the group has faced from lineup changes, the overall...
Markus Vanhala’s (Insomnium/Omnium Gatherum) Top Ten Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

Markus Vanhala’s (Insomnium/Omnium Gatherum) Top Ten Albums of the Decade (2010-2019)

by Metal Insider | Jan 7, 2020 | Guest Blog, Lists, Top 10

  Between Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum, we’ve been wondering how guitarist Markus Vanhala sleeps. Omnium Gatherum’s latest effort, The Burning Cold, landed on #1 on one of our year-end lists for 2018, and Insomnium’s Heart Like a Grave reached #1 for 2019. This...
Markus Vanhala on Insomnium’s most melancholic album ‘Heart Like a Grave’

Markus Vanhala on Insomnium’s most melancholic album ‘Heart Like a Grave’

by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 21, 2019 | Interviews

Insomnium went back to their roots with their new album Heart Like a Grave, which was released on October 4th via Century Media Records (order here). By roots, we meant, an album with ten sorrowful tracks versus one forty-minute epic tune, which we heard in 2016’s...
Interview: Insomnium’s Markus Vanhala on Vinnie Paul, plans for new album, Omnium Gatherum, and more

Interview: Insomnium’s Markus Vanhala on Vinnie Paul, plans for new album, Omnium Gatherum, and more

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 2, 2018 | Interviews, News

One should have a calendar for Insomnium/Omnium Gatherum guitarist Markus Vanhala as it doesn’t look like he’s been getting much time off between tours. While his commitment with both bands remain highly commendable, one could believe superheroes exist based on his...

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Evanescence’s Amy Lee and Halsey perform “Hand That Feeds” live for the first time
Evanescence’s Amy Lee and Halsey perform “Hand That Feeds” live for the first time

Evanescence vocalist Amy Lee and artist Halsey delivered the live debut of their collaborative track “Hand That Feeds” during Halsey’s show at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday (14). Fan-filmed footage of the performance is now available. The song appears on the...

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Five Finger Death Punch share “I Refuse” single ft. Maria Brink; announce 20th Anniversary Best of Album
Five Finger Death Punch share “I Refuse” single ft. Maria Brink; announce 20th Anniversary Best of Album

Five Finger Death Punch will celebrate their 20th anniversary with 20 Years of Five Finger Death Punch – Best Of Volume 1, arriving July 18 via Better Noise Music. The upcoming collection features fourteen re-recorded versions, including "The Bleeding," "Wrong Side of...

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Video Premiere: Ophiolatry – “Jesus Complex”
Video Premiere: Ophiolatry – “Jesus Complex”

Brazilian death metal outfit Ophiolatry have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere the video for their latest single, "Jesus Complex." The track is the second single taken from their upcoming album Serpent's Verdict, scheduled to arrive on June 6, 2025, via...

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New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy: Will You Haunt Me, With Releases – 5/16/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Among the many outstanding works hitting shelves this week are new releases from the likes of Bury Tomorrow, Pelican and Steve Von Till,...

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New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy: Even in Releases – 5/9/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week includes new albums from the likes of Sleep Token, Behemoth, Ghost Bath, Peter Murphy and Tetrarch among the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy: Children of releases 5/2/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first week of May sees new works from the likes of Propagandhi, PUP, Nightfall and Puddle Of Mudd among the many outstanding works...

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