Finnish melodic death metal outfit Insomnium have released “Arch of the Sky,” the third single from their upcoming album, Netherworlds, due out October 16.
The new track explores Sámi mythology while showcasing a more progressive side of the band’s sound. Guitarist and clean vocalist Ville Friman explains:
“‘Arch of the Sky’ introduces a proggier side of the Netherworlds, featuring time signature changes and Insomnium’s trademark blend of mellow passages and heavier sections. Lyrically, the song is inspired by Sámi mythology, in which celestial hunters pursue a deer across the arch of the sky in perpetual motion. According to the legend, if the deer were ever caught, the world would come to an end as the roof of the sky collapsed.”
The song arrives with a music video directed by Patric Ullaeus for rEvolver.se, combining footage of the band performing with traditional animation depicting the story behind the track.
Following the release of Netherworlds, Insomnium will embark on extensive touring, including a North American co-headlining run with Amorphis later this year. Hinayana will provide support throughout the trek, which kicks off November 17 in Boston and wraps up December 19 at Irving Plaza in New York City.
Check out the “Arch of the Sky” video and Insomnium’s upcoming North American tour dates below.
Tour Dates:
November 17 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
November 18 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Beanfield
November 19 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
November 20 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
November 21 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
November 23 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
November 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
November 25 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
November 27 – Denver, CO – The Gothic Theatre
November 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
November 30 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
December 1 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
December 2 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
December 4 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
December 5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
December 6 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
December 8 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
December 9 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
December 11 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
December 12 – Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross
December 13 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
December 15 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
December 16 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
December 18 – Reading, PA – Reverb
December 19 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen
