Insomnium: Winter's Gate (2016) Album Review

We're digging one out of the vault. This long-lost episode of Booze Bros & BS was recorded back in 2024 and somehow never made it out — but it's here now, and it was well worth the wait. We set sail with Insomnium's 7th album, Winter's Gate, a single continuous 40-minute journey divided into seven movements. We break down every movement, explore the album's haunting Norse narrative, talk about its inspiration, sing Dan Swano's praises, and crack a few jokes along the way. Mike arrives with a hot take about Insomnium that he is fully prepared to die on a hill over. And we disagree about just how awesome this album is. Hop onboard, and join us.

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