Welcome to Insomnium, Alex. You have been elevated.

Insomnium is one of a kind. You have to listen to Winter's Gate in its entirety

Insomnium has been one of my favorite bands for a very long time. They're so good.

Damn! Its time for Dark tranquillity!

I'm glad that you enjoyed this song. Its one of the songs that everyone who explores metal should hear at least once, even if they are not into this particular sub-genre.

For me, Insomnium are not just a metal band. They're something entirely else. A true piece of art

Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown

One of the best in melodic death metal scene.

Insomnium is a special band. All of their music is rich with emotion and excellent writing. One of my all time favorites.

dark tranquillity - lost to apathy

Lyrics: When your heart gives out and your love collapses When the hand that never lets go is there no more When you reap and sow only throe and resentment When there's no one else but you to blame for When all you ever wish for is to go back once more When all you ever wish for is to change it all When all you feel is remorse, pain and regret When you dwell in the past unable to move on And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Build a wall of glass thick and deep We hear but choose not to listen And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Set all the bridges in flaming fire Leave all the love we had behind When you realize that your life is a one-way road When you realize that there's no point of return When you understand that you can't go back anymore When you understand you can only move onwards And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Build a wall of glass thick and deep We hear but choose not to listen And we drift far away in our dreams Gather further distance while we sleep Set all the bridges in flaming fire Leave all the love we had behind Slow down We need to slow down We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so you can catch me We need to slow down so I can catch you We need to slow down so you can catch me Slow down

Finally listening to Insomnium. Many of us have been trying to get you to listen to them for a long, long time. The next time you revisit insomnium(hopefully soon) you should check out through the shadows or weather the storm. Both songs are sonically incredible and have very strong messages. You should also check out dark tranquility songs like clearing skies(for a new example) and of Melancholy Burning(a classic song from them)

Dark Tranquility - Lost to Apathy

Septicflesh - Portrait of a Headless Man

This growling is actually believable. I usually can't stand them, because so often they sound like teenage bost - 'being scary'. But this sounds like real suffering in the voice, like with compassion, empathy - and it turns out impressive and captivating, when usually the growls kill me the mood.

Insomnium is easily the best Melodic Death Metal band, One For Sorrow, When the Last Wave Broke, and The Harrowing Years are also amazing songs. Also still waiting for Epilogue by Fleshgod Apocalypse.

Time for Be'lakor - Fraught live ( melodic death metal band from Australia)

Alex this was my first time hearing this song as well and I was equally impressed. I love it!!

If you like Insomnium, then you must listen to Omnium Gatherum "the unknowing" (the lead guitarist plays in both bands)

Bro I think you've already earned the title of Metalhead 🤘

We need to see some more insomnium, my favorite insomnium songs are the "promethean song", "lose to night" and "through the shadows" all three of them are at least as good as "while we sleep" is. Love these videos, keep up the awesome work!

In the groves of death - insomnium

miserys crown dark tranquility

wow, you feelin the growls for the first time.. thats fucking huge! So glad i get to see your journey!

Dark Tranquillity - Therein. They are the fathers of melodic deathmetal

Architects - Modern Misery, Royal Beggars or Holly Hell

Pls react to Wolfheart - Any song!

This song must have the most truth seeking lyrics ever created, towards life.... such brilliance!!

Ok so, if you liked, try Swallow the Sun - Cathedral Walls/Firelights... Thery're awesome. Doom melodic death 👌🤘

How about some Celtic metal and react to some Eluveitie?? They're dope af and I think that you will adore them.

everytime i hear their songs im surprised how good they are, absolutely amazing band!

I freakin love Insomnium, while we sleep, valediction, though the shadows and heart like a grave are all works of art. All worthy of a reaction vid

what about BLIND GUARDIAN - MIRROR MIRROR?

Now Winter's Gate could be your next album that you react as a whole, as you did with Rust in Peace. Winter's Gate by Insomnium is a masterpiece! An atmospheric and melodic black metal album, with acoustic guitars and piano, and very poetic.

I find Insomnium to be really soothing. I like listening to them when I'm stressed, and it helps my emotions calm.

They are SOOO GOOOD live! Insomnium is one of the most consistent bands in the genre. They've been cooking right from their first album, only adding nuances and flair with each release.

Saying, "It's just sceaming" is like me saying that rap is just talking. Shit, most modern pop is just talking into a computer and letting the computer turn your voice into singing. At least that screaming is real.

For sure you must try "Through The Shadows", and "Weather The Storm" by INSOMNIUM ;)

I actually really like how you started to understand the music, knowing (or at least thinking that you know) when to expect solo, when to expect the bridge to end and chorus to start, when to expect breakdown, I can see it on your face, the anticipation for the next song segment to come. It is really great to see the journey you took and the understanding you acquired. Great job man.

Been waiting forever for this reaction. So glad you got around to it

This song is one of my favorites by them

Imo one of the most underrated bands in the past 10 years! . . . Check out Lose to Night or Shadows Of The Dying Sun

Freaking finally!! To me, Insomnium is the epitome of Melodic Death Metal, their music takes me places and makes me happy. There are so many more songs that you could check out by them, but what I can really recommend is to take 45 minutes out of your day, sit down, relax and just listen to Winter‘s Gate without interruption. It‘s their latest album, 45 minutes, 1 song. It will take you on an emotional rollercoaster where every single second is worth being on.

Having your videos makes my day. The last 4 months have been very hard for me, big changes. You keep me grounded with your content and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the positive vibes. Much love

Insomnium, best band of Death Melo ever

Try Ephemeral :D :D

Glad you took in this song Alex. This song is my pinnacle favourite from Insomnium. Great reaction and glad you liked it!

Insomnium- mortal share, last statement, lay of the autumn, where the last wave broke, revelation, the day it all came down. Really anything. Great reaction man.

Gojira -The Art Of Dying

Symphony of destruction

I rarely come across songs in my life that I believe to be extremely important to me but while we sleep is ... for some people lets just say its a window into the past and everything about yourself. I wish I could thank the band in person for creating this...there isn't words.

OMG!!! Thanks a lot Alex!!! I´ve been waiting so long for this!!

check out the new i prevail - bow down

Swallow the sun - Here on the Black Earth !!!

I’m so glad you finally react to these guys!!!! If you ever get a chance to see them live, go!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

One of my favorite bands since 2004! I'm happy that you finally made a reaction video of one of their songs and I hope you have time to listen to this song many times over and who knows - maybe even some other songs from them ;)

I think you are ready to hear some Be'lakor: The Smoke of Many Fires.

Do I have to mention Epica - Consign To Oblivion, live at Zenith? No, 'cause everyone else mentioned it ;)

That 1st solo gets me everytime. It's just frigin beautiful.

I loooooooved this reaction! I must admit, this was also my first time hearing the song even though I've seen the band live. But I had a great time reacting to the song with you!

Gojira - The Gift Of Guilt (Live at Brixton Academy, London)

When do we finally get the architects- "royal beggars" reaction? Bro it's requested under every video with huge amounts of likes...

Legit one of my favourite guitar solo's in any metal track. Album is godly. ALSO weird but funny fact about the song; it has nearly the exact same chord progression as Get Lucky by Daft Punk.

One of my favorit songs, this gives me goosbumps everytime i hear the song.

Great reaction! Now do one for Dark Tranquillity - Iridium or Misery's Crown

Epica-Consign to oblivion (live at zenith)

YEEEEEEEEEESSS ALEX u make me so happy that you finally react to Insomnium brotha!!

Ah, finally! I was just about to go to sleep when a notification popped up. I'm glad you loved the song as I was sure you would! I truly hope you'll try more songs from them. :)

Please react to Nightwish - The Greatest Show on Earth (Live at Tampere) Kalmah - Take Me Away Epica - Sancta terra live with Floor Jansen

Breakdown of Sanity - The Writer You are welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love watching and re watching your reactions to my favorite bands! your reactions are so genuine! You're awesome Alex!

Man after so many years this song still gives me chills. Im not even through watching your reaction and had to comment, Such a good band man really special.

Epica consign to oblivion live AT THE ZENITH

React to some more Pantera. Listen to Domination or A New Level

Dude, this song is beautiful. So glad you reacted to it!

Cool one ! Hope you'll enjoy all their stuff which is simply AMAZING !

Please React to Epica - consign to oblivion live zenith

Pls react Omnium Gatherum - The Unknowing

Thanks for finally checking them out. I haven't came across any other bands that can deliver so much sadness and melancholy, pain and sorrow, peace and anger while still being uplifting and energetic...all at the same time

I absolutely love your reaction videos, thank you.

You love Nightwish and Floor. You love Epic songs. I got one for ya ;) "Epica - Sancta Terra (feat Floor Jansen) Live Retrospect show" Not only do you get Floor´s awesome voice. It´s double up on the operatic voice as she features on this Epica song along side Simone Simon who also has an amazing voice. And the music bro. The music..... Holy shit :D You won´t regret this one :)

Architects - Royal Beggars

Finally!! Thank you!!!!

Yup..they are my favorite band for a reason 🤘Great reation!

Epica - consign to oblivion live at the zenith

Please React to Architects - Hereafter

How am I just now seeing that you already did a reaction video to my favorite metal band?! At any case, I'm so glad you liked it Alex!

Heared this band for the first time, and I love those guys already!! The song reminded me of 'Only For The Weak', maybe because it's got the same catchiness, but this one's even better!! At first I mixed it up with another band called Insomnia, but they are not that well known. Thank You Alex, for reacting to this song, and thanks to all the Hefnerds requesting this song over and over again!!!

Hey bro React to Epica -consign to oblivion live zenith

React to Marilyn Manson - Long Hard Road Out Of Hell

the last statement by insomnium, this song will hit home with most people. the emotions flow with the tempo/heaviness of the instruments/lyrics on point. One of those songs you gotta read the lyrics as you listen, and itll hit you even harder. especially if you've attempted suicide or lost a friend/loved one to suicide..

So glad you like this song. The melody alone is beautiful beyond words. More Insomnium please

react to swallow the sun - with you came the whole of the worlds tears

Tyr hold the heathen hammer high next please u awesome dude

Fuck yes, glad you dug it man, this band has an incredible way of capturing that mellow sombre vibe and just enveloping you in it.

How can you ever go back to hiphop after hearing this? The level of composition is on another level.

Pamplemousse is grapefruit but in French

Epica - consign to oblivion live (zenith please)

** In Flames - I, The Mask ** Their new album! Dangerkids - light escapes. Atreyu - Two Become One.

Finally some Insomnium! Nice choice! :) Definitely an incredible band for you to pick, not just melodically, but based on how often you talk about depression. Lyrically, this band frequently deals with depression.