The 2023 studio album "Anno 1696" by Insomnium is a concept album steeped in Finnish folklore and historical events, featuring a return to the band's signature blend of melodic death metal and atmospheric storytelling.
- "Anno 1696" was released on February 24, 2023, by Century Media Records.
- The album features guest vocals from Johanna Kurkela and is produced by the band themselves, with mixing and mastering by Lucidious Sound.
- The concept for "Anno 1696" draws inspiration from 17th-century Finland and tales of witchcraft and persecution.
Insomnium is a melodic death metal band from Joensuu, Finland, known for their melancholic and epic soundscapes. "Anno 1696" represents a return to the band's core sound after their previous studio album, "Heart Like a Grave."
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