Name: Above The Weeping World
Brand: Insomnium

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Release date

2006-09-08

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39230222

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Insomnium

Label EU

Candlelight

Genre EU

Metal

Insomnium is a melodic death metal band from Joensuu, Finland. Formed in 1997, their music is characterized by its dark and sorrowful themes, drawing inspiration from poetry by Edgar Allan Poe, Holderlin, and Eino Leino. Their sound combines elements of extreme metal with influences from doom metal.
With their unique blend of melodic death metal and doom metal, Insomnium has established themselves as one of the leading bands in the genre. Their music captures the essence of darkness, loss, pain, and nature through powerful lyrics and haunting melodies.
Hailing from Joensuu in Finland, Insomnium has been captivating audiences since their formation over two decades ago. With their atmospheric soundscapes and poetic storytelling, they have become known for creating an immersive experience that resonates deeply with fans worldwide.

Candlelight is a UK based metal label that was founded by Lee Barrett. Known for its dedication to the genre, Candlelight has been a driving force in the metal music scene since its inception. In 2016, the label was acquired by Universal Records, marking a new chapter in its history.

With an impressive roster of *artists* and performers, Candlelight has consistently delivered high-quality releases that resonate with metal fans worldwide. The label's commitment to supporting emerging talent and pushing boundaries within the genre has earned it a reputation as one of the most influential labels in the industry.

Under the guidance of former owners Steve Beatty and Edward Christie, Candlelight grew into a powerhouse within the metal community. Their passion for music and unwavering dedication to their artists allowed them to build strong relationships within the industry and foster an environment where creativity thrived.

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Insomnium are a Finnish extreme metal band formed in the late 1990s. The band’s fourth album for Candlelight Records has been remastered by Turan Audio, with all vinyl artwork being carefully restored by Dan Capp, to create a beautiful vinyl reissue. Inspired by bands such as their legendary countrymen Amorphis and Sentenced, early Paradise Lost, Swedish genre pioneers à la In Flames, Dark Tranquility, At The Gates and Opeth, 17-year-old Niilo Sevänen buried his grunge band and asked his metalhead schoolmates Ville Friman and Markus Hirvonen if they wanted to form a metal band with him. From that point, the only direction for Insomnium was up, album by album, from their 2002 debut, In the Halls Of Awaiting via Since The Day It All Came Down (2004), Above The Weeping World (2006) and Across The Dark. For fans of Amorphis, Opeth, Wintersun.

Above The Weeping World

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