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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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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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