INSOMNIUM & SWALLOW THE SUN To Tour the U.S. in Fall

Insomnium and Swallow the Sun will kick off their first American tour on September 4 in Springfield, Virgina. Performing alongside Katatonia and Scar Symmetry, the Finnish bands will visit nineteen cities around the country before concluding in Houston on September 26.

Insomnium are expected to perform selections from their current/third album Above the Weeping World. “This is by far the best Insomnium album”, says vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevänen. “It is the first time we feel we really succeeded in the studio. As a band we are very happy with the end result.” Formed in 1997, Insomnium recorded two demos before signing with Candlelight Records. Kerrang says, “Insomnium have grown into something truly remarkable.”

Hope is the third album from rising Finnish doom/death band Swallow the Sun. Featuring a guest appearance by Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renske the album charted in the band's home country of Finland upon its release. The tour comes as the band's profile is rising internationally. Digital Metal says, “Swallow the Sun have to be considered on of the genre's top newcomers… highly, highly recommended.”

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