INSOMNIUM - "Where is Ville?!"

„Where is Ville?!?“ - as a lot of you have still been asking why Ville Friman doesn’t appear in all our videos and is rarely part of the live line-up, we thought it’s about time to explain his role in the band once more. And who could do this better than Dr. Friman himself? Enjoy this little insight into Ville's life, and - spoiler alert - of course he is still part of the band!
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[@JoaoCarlosPS]

One of the best composers in metal history is also a great scientist, how much awesomeness can a person have? Aside that, is not every band that make the decision of, not only maintain the member without the time to be 100% focused, but make the "sub" a new member. Thats a great act of a great band such as you guys. Vanhala, Dr. Friman and Janii feels like a dream team.

[@phoneix1987]

Honestly it is hurting me not seeing him on tours. Core member of the band who has injected the pure Insomnium DNA sound their albums. I am very happy that he still contributes in the band and i wish him all the best in his life. Ville Friman you are an exceptional and inspirational human being. Thank you.

[@Zertraxis]

Keep grinding , king!

[@Deathvalley1980]

So relieved to hear that he is still part of the band. Love you guys

[@Need4Needle]

i'm so glad you chose to stick together as a band, no matter your professional paths and hardships of life getting in the way. You all have brilliant academic paths, high level education and very respectable jobs, and still manage to make insomnium work, that's all but incredible, and inspiring - for someone who is also pursuing an academic title. By the way, evolutionary biology topics like the dynamics of antimicrobial resistance are extremely cool, and some of those understandings could save millions in the next decades! I guess there is enough material for an EP :)

[@yolanda7413]

Thank you very much for explaining everything. I hope you come back soon, you are a fundamental piece in the band

[@Joe-bf3tq]

I remember meeting Ville back in York, I wonder how many people found Insomnium through his science haha

[@roadraider6266]

Very nice. I am a master student of biology and I would have been so stunned if we randomly met on a scientific convention. Like a true wtf moment :D

[@Joe-bf3tq]

I applied for a scholarship with him once and it took me a while to realise the scientist was actually him. I heard of the bands name but I wasn't really familiar with who they were, but I knew a student of his who was a huge fan and was shocked when they found out he was their professor!

[@calamityleo]

We love you... And thanks again for the great show you played in Istanbul, just last month. We will miss you and wish you best luck for the science. I am proud of you are a Microbiologist just like my gf. yeah we are big fan of you and were in the recent show in Istanbul.

[@CaptMorgan1st]

I still miss Ville Vänni, I wonder if the band still keeps up with him

[@meisterderrunen]

The good old times with the two Villes! I was at two small gigs in munich back then, first row. After the concert the band joined the fans and we talked a little bit. Great people, great band, great music!

[@CaptMorgan1st]

@@meisterderrunen I know I'm in the minority but Across the Dark is still my favorite record from them

[@meisterderrunen]

@@CaptMorgan1st it is such an awesome record, but my number one is still Above the weeping world. ♥

[@jeremyhess1967]

I got yooked when I heard VANNI the 1st time. He is such a genius. Nothing against Markus. I love Omnium Gatherum to. Tho VANNI has his own sound and I love it!

[@TheDynamite333]

Mr. Friman is my idol when it comes to song writing. I would love to see him involved more but I also totally understand his academic life (he actually stated this years ago as I recall), on the other hand I'm not complaining at all because it seems this works for the band and I'm happy about it. You guys are my life saver for a long time, please keep on what you are doing...

[@TermotanqueDeHamsik]

We miss you, Ville! When Insomnium played in Oulu last year, I took a sign saying "FRIMAN IKUISESTI SYDÄMISSÄMME" (Vanhala saw it and laughed)

[@Martyner19]

Thanks you so much for take carece of our hearts, ears, sorrows and now our Health, we love you and of course we understand.

[@Seventh0ne07]

We miss you Ville! Please have us never miss your existential musical influence on the band, too!

[@IngviMcFly]

Thanks for sharing this story behind and thanks for the music!

[@ericbuteneers8577]

He is one of the best musician of Insonmium and stil member thx for all

[@ravenwda007]

I really like Friman's song's

[@wspeed657]

I would love to see you play one day in the US. You guys should make a Where is Ville poster similar to Where's Waldo.

[@bastychon3136]

You're missed Ville, good luck with everything you're doing and I hope to see you back on stage real soon! 🤘🤘🤘

[@Silberwolf01]

Do whatever fulfills you! Best wishes! :)

[@gracethroughfaith3377]

Your missed Ville, Whatever makes you happy my Friend.

[@sturm893]

Ville the science guy \m/

[@w-james9277]

I can’t wait to see your bandmates in London next month!

[@saddiamond2003]

We miss you Ville!

[@Slickss_]

We love you Ville! I am going to your concert on the 9th of November in Tilburg - the Netherlands. I am really practicing Ephemeral and i made a sign asking if i could play it with you guys!

[@tohunter525]

You're really a great guy Ville. All the best to you ! Greetings from France.

[@stickandmud]

Love you Ville, keep up the good work!

[@BlazerMinsts]

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[@Morfeusm]

As Dr. Ville is my favorite member of my favorite band he is missed but I understand. I hope we will get more of his compositions in the future albums again.

[@ravenheart369]

He literally said that we are still active and he hasn't gone.

[@Morfeusm]

@@ravenheart369 what I mean is that he will write more of the songs than lately. I really like his compositions.

[@hoveb]

Honestly, i think Insomnium’s music was much better when Ville was the main composer in the band. As Markus Vanhala’s and later on Jari’s influence on the band’s music got stronger, the music became much more boring and generic. I understand Ville’s decision to make science his first priority, but as a fan I’m not satisfied with the material produced after Winter’s Gate.

[@FklKld]

In understand your point, as a long time Insomnium fan. But please respect their choices.

[@judaspriest01]

there s no secret that metalheads are very smart . this band is AWASOME !!!

[@BM1620]

I really hope you can make the US tour next year, I'd love to meet you

[@earendilthemariner5546]

1) what a beautiful place 2) what a chad. An academic AND a musician in a popular band? Damn

[@JINHUISONG-c9c]

Is it cold in Finland now?😂I'm in Singapore

[@thanhtrungtran1637]

You must write some tracks about this.

[@zpoffex0]

tour to Sweden :(((((

[@joelcarlson2446]

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