Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 1, 2020
More artists have come forward since MetalSucks reported a history of sexual assault, bullying, harassment, racism, etc. allegations against concert booker and First Row Talent owner John Finberg. While a few bands have yet to address the issue publicly, Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum have cut ties with Finberg. Iced Earth and U.D.O issued statements […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on April 10, 2020
There are no words to sense the frustration from both the Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum camps are going through right now. First, their North American tour was cancelled after performing one show due to the travel ban that was placed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This left both groups in a financial hole. However, […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on April 9, 2020
Omnium Gatherum have premiered a DIY home video for the song “Be the Sky.” The track is taken from the group’s latest effort, 2018’s The Burning Cold. Unlike most music videos, this clip was filmed via cell phone over the course of the last year and a half during The Burning Cold touring cycle. […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on April 2, 2020
Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum’s North American Tour was cancelled shortly after both bands arrived at the airport and managed to perform one show in Philadelphia. Since then, the group launched a GoFundMe campaign as well as added new merch to help with their financial losses. Now, to make up for their live show, both groups […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on March 31, 2020
Omnium Gatherum has parted ways with longtime guitarist Joonas Koto. It was an amicable split as Koto left the group a while ago as he was tired from being on the road all the time. Guitarists Jani Liimatainen and Nick Cordle have been filling in live ever since. However, the group is still looking […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on March 13, 2020
Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum have cancelled their North American tour just after one show, which was in Philadelphia last night (12th). As expensive touring can be in the states, the band are now in a serious financial hole. Until a GoFundMe or creative crowdfunding campaign is launched, you can act now by buying their merch. […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on March 4, 2020
70000tons of Metal by far surpasses any other metal cruise. It’s more than a fan’s all-access pass hanging out with some of their favorite bands. The overall adventure is a vacation with like-minded individuals surrounded by their metal brothers and sisters. It’s an example of how loving and caring the metal community is as it […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on January 9, 2020
2020 is the year we get to see Mr. Bungle’s first shows in twenty years, the return of Mercyful Fate, Faith No More, Rage Against the Machine, and more. We listed seventeen additional tours we’re looking forward to see. 17) Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Poison & Joan Jett summer stadium tour Skepticism has been […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on January 8, 2020
While some of these bands already have a release date set, we went ahead in hopes of seeing new albums from the following twenty-seven artists will arrive before the year ends. 30) The Night Flight Orchestra It’s official! The Night Flight Orchestra will release their new album Aeromantic on February 28th via […]
Posted by Metal Insider on January 7, 2020
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 spring, both groups will embark on a North American tour as Omnium […]
