| Anno 1696 | ||||
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| Released | 24 February 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Studio | Sonic Pump Studios (Helsinki, Finland) Teemu Aalto Music Productions (Kotka, Finland) | |||
| Genre | Melodic death metal[1][2] | |||
| Length | 50:26 | |||
| Label | Century Media | |||
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| Singles from Anno 1696 | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 8.5/10[1] |
| Metal Injection | 8.5/10[7] |
Anno 1696 is the ninth studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium, released on 24 February 2023 via Century Media.[8] Insomnium began working on the album shortly before the release of Argent Moon, in 2021, with the album originally planned to be released in 2022.[9] Like their 2016 album Winter's Gate, the album is based on a short story by vocalist/bassist Niilo Sevänen,[3] first hinted on October 24, 2022, less than two weeks before the album's official announcement.[10] It is the final release to feature guitarist Jani Liimatainen.[11]
- ^ a b "Reviews - Anno 1696". Blabbermouth.net. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Daniel Cordava (24 February 2023). "The Weekly Injection: New Releases From Insomnium, Godsmack & More Out Today 2/24". Metal Injection. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ a b Greg Kennelty (4 November 2022). "Insomnium Streams "Lilian," Announces New Record Anno 1696". Metal Injection. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Insomnium Premier Official Music Video For "White Christ" Feat. Rotting Christ Frontman Sakis Tolis". Bravewords. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Insomnium Release New Single "The Witch Hunter"; Visualizer Video Posted". Bravewords. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Insomnium Release Music Video For "Godforsaken" Feat. Johanna Kurkela; Anno 1696 Album Out Now". Bravewords. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Album Review: Insomnium Anno 1696". metalinjection.net. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "2023 Hard Rock + Metal Album Release Calendar". Loudwire. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Insomnium - To Release Ninth Studio Album Next Year". Metal Storm. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ Greg Kennelty (24 October 2022). "Looks Like Insomnium Is Teasing The Plot To A New Album". Metal Injection. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Keenan, Hesher (16 February 2024). "Insomnium Address Guitarist Jani Liimatainen's Absence". MetalSucks. Retrieved 16 February 2024.