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Metal / Death Metal / Progressive

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Member Since5/26/2005
Band Websiteamorphis.net
Band Members Tomi Joutsen - vocals

Tomi Koivusaari - guitars

Esa Holopainen - guitars

Niclas Etelävuori - bass

Santeri Kallio - keyboards

Jan Rechberger - drums

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SKYFORGER
Released: 2009
Label: Nuclear Blast
SILENT WATERS
Released: 2007
Label: Nuclear Blast
ECLIPSE
Released: 2006
Label: Nuclear Blast
FAR FROM
THE SUN

Released: 2003

Label: Nuclear Blast
AM UNIVERSUM
Released: 2001
Label: Relapse
TUONELA
Released: 1999
Label: Relapse
ELEGY
Released: 1996
Label: Relapse
TALES FROM
THE THOUSAND
LAKES

Released: 1994
Label: Relapse
THE KARELIAN
ISTHMUS

Released: 1993
Label: Relapse

























































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Record LabelNuclear Blast
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Founded 1990 in Helsinki, AMORPHIS have worked their way to the apex of the European metal scene and won international renown. The band's name, derived from "amorphous" (no determinate form or shape), has been programmatic for the pioneers of Finnish metal over the course of their 19-year career. Setting a diverse, intricate and unique style to their musical approach, often being described as "ahead of their time", the band accrued a large and loyal international fan base. From their independently released demo Disment of Soul (1991) through the current releases, Amorphis have always fused elements of traditional heavy, death and doom metal with a great variety of non-metal influences, including folk, progressive and psychedelia, and managed to create an instantly recognizable sound of their own. The band's break-through came in 1994 with Tales From The Thousand Lakes. The album won the band a massive fan base around the world, reaching a multitude of listeners among and beyond the metal community, and remains immensely popular to this day.

In the early stages of their career, Amorphis consisted of Tomi Koivusaari (guitarist and original vocalist), Esa Holopainen (guitars), Olli-Pekka Laine (bass), and Jan Rechberger (drums). Together they greatly affected the metal underground, gained recognition and soon scored a multi-album contract with Relapse Records. Shortly after, Amorphis released their debut album, The Karelian Isthmus. Receiving an impressive response, the band chose to venture even further into their keyboard-oriented progressive death metal sound while concocting their highly influential and classic Tales From The Thousand Lakes. Up to this day, Tales is considered to be one of the most notable and groundbreaking albums in the doom/death genre. For the first time incorporating lyrics from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, the album also was the first manifestation of the influential Amorphis sound, a seamless combination of intoxicating melodies and aggressive sounds delivered with both clean and harsh vocals.

The success of Tales From The Thousand Lakes provided Amorphis with the opportunity to tour the European continent several times, and followed by their first US tour in late 1994. Shortly thereafter, the band underwent some major musical and line-up changes. Continuing to feature lyrics based on traditional Finnish folk poetry, the third album Elegy introduced a new vocalist, Pasi Koskinen. This adjustment proclaimed a significant transformation in Amorphis' career. Pasi's unique vocals brought a new setting to the music, which now concentrated more on compelling keyboard atmospheres, psychedelic guitar sounds and a distinctive arrangement of the vocals, delivered by both Tomi and Pasi. Encouraged by popular and critical approval, the band members took three years to prepare their next album, honing the newfound style to perfection. Tuonela was liberally sprinkled with 1970s-style psychedelic touches and marked another great leap ahead for Amorphis, and its successor, Am Universum delved even further into progressive soundscapes.

In 2003, Amorphis released Far From The Sun. While closer to the band's metal roots than the previous longplayer, the album was again very relaxed and melodic as ever, spiced with Far Eastern touches as well as progressive elements in the vein of Pink Floyd. In the late summer of 2004, long-time singer Pasi Koskinen left the band, and Tomi Joutsen (Sinisthra) joined around the end of the year. With a new singer and new energy, the band recorded Eclipse, an acclaimed masterpiece that combined the best-loved elements of Amorphis' unique sound with fresh vigour. The album went straight to the top of the Finnish charts and was followed by triumphant live appearances all over Europe before the band retreated again to the recording studio.

Eclipse was followed by Silent Waters in the late summer of 2007. The dynamic and emotional range of the new songs, all of which were based on a single episode from the Kalevala, went beyond any of Amorphis' earlier albums, yet at the same time hearkened back to the band's past output in all its diversity. The release of the new album was preceded by a string of festival appearances - including Germany's famous Wacken Open Air - and immediately followed by a five-week Finnish tour. The remainder of 2007 found Amorphis in Europe, Russia and Japan, whereas in 2008 they played in southeastern Europe, at a multitude of summer festivals and, during the fall, in the USA and Canada.

The new album Skyforger shares the lyrical concept of the two previous albums, its central character being Kalevala blacksmith Ilmarinen. Musically, the band soars to unprecedented heights; not abandoning the cherished ingredients of their sound but rather refining them, augmenting them with fresh elements, and delivering them with breathtaking passion and intensity. The first single, Silver Bride, was another number 1 hit for Amorphis, and the live qualities of the new songs shall be proven at Finland's biggest festivals this summer as well as on the extensive Forging Europe Tour in the fall.

The tale goes ever on...












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Bruce-Zilla





Jul 13 2009 8:30 AM

hi guys , skyforger touch my soul, my heart , my inner universe. thank you so much. myspace.com/thewars
Panagiotis





Jul 13 2009 5:57 PM

Thank you for the add!!Keep up the good work!!Greetings from Greece!!
Aga





Jul 13 2009 7:13 PM

Hey...Thx for the add... :)
HOSTICA





Jul 13 2009 9:20 AM

Hey!!!THX a lot for the friendship & support.Greetings from Hostica!!!
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Jul 13 2009 8:25 AM


THANX 4 THE ADD!
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Jul 13 2009 7:28 PM

HAVE A ROCKING NEW WEEK :-) GREETZ OUT GERMANY
Ian Fleming & The Secret Agents


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Jul 13 2009 6:22 AM

Hey we're opening for Blue Öyster Cult July 19th in Anaheim! Come to the show if you're in town. Meanwhile, check out our tunes! We have this funny song called "I Suck" that's getting a lot of attention right now, we also do a cover of "Eye In The Sky" by Alan Parsons. I am a real person too so stay in touch!
Of Reality Beyond (album out !!!)





Jul 13 2009 3:39 PM

Hey!

Just a little word to announce that my first album MOLECULES is out! You can get your copy at:

www.ziekte-nl.nl

or the digital version at:

http://www.amazon.com/Molecules-Explicit/dp/B002GEK0VC/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1247230946&sr=301-1

Thanks and don't forget to spread the word !!!

Martin
Of Reality Beyond
XMUSICK LEAGUE





Jul 13 2009 11:49 AM

Hello My friends!

How are you? Here is Wang from AreaDeath Prod. I would like to infom you our new releases are READY TO SHIP NOW!

If there are any instresting, just write back.

Cheers!

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ADP022 DECEASED(US) - Worship the Coffin 2CD
After long waitting, finally worship the coffin will out on June. great early stuff compilation. Featuring the complete demos before 1990, lots of rehearsals (with some unreleased tunes), 3 live shows with great quality and BONUS with their long time lost demo Luck of the Corpse and super rare Evilaxe (pre-deceased) rehearsal, probably the only one existing of this legendary death metal band!

* Deluxe Boxset includes Sweatband, Keyring, Patch, Pin, Double CD, Ltd tshirt and big Poster.

ADP024 HATRED(Col)/ANTACID(Mya) - Metal Chaos Across the World CD
Totally old school metal sound from two promising bands delivering evil heavy speed metal sound in the vein of the old masters like Venom, Angelwitch and Mercyful Fate. Strictly limited to 1000, with hand-numbered custom OBI strips.
K17 - THE CLUB





Jul 12 2009 5:27 PM

Pleasure Dome

Am kommenden Mittwoch lädt das K17 zum fröhlichen zelebrieren der Wochenmitte. Da geht es nicht hip oder cool, sondern vor allem lustig zu: Bei Indie, 80s, Wave und NDW darf zu fröhlichen Liedern albern rumgewackelt, der DJ nach dem Lieblingslied angebettelt und der Stress der Woche mal vergessen werden. Dabei unterstützen wir euch mit wöchentlich wechselnden Cocktailangeboten ab 2 Euro. Und K17-Myspace Freunde können sich das auch dicke leisten: Die kommen nämlich mit dem Ausdruck dieser Seite ganz für lau rein.

Let's dance!
NEBULOSO





Jul 12 2009 4:01 AM

Just bought and listened to Skyforger!
Beautiful!
Trista*Super Bitch Xtreme





Jul 11 2009 10:40 PM

THIS ISNT FAIR COME PLAY IN AMERICA!! PLEASE!!!
el motör





Jul 11 2009 5:55 PM

just got skyforger!
gotta say you're one of the planets best bands ever!!
tons of respect!!!
el motör
Davide Martinelli





Jul 11 2009 12:56 PM

Hi guys!
I listen to Skyforger twice a day.....great album!
jose bethelmy





Jul 10 2009 9:21 PM

Amorphis the youre the best!!!!
Nicola/ Heli





Jul 11 2009 12:46 AM

Kaunis kiitos Saunan keikasta. Hyvää kesää.
Mania Peace





Jul 11 2009 12:02 AM

thanxx for accepting my friendship.
love your band. @_@
meena
Black Shiner





Jul 10 2009 9:58 PM

thanks for accept us, visit we space please and check our music, www.myspace.com/blackshiner
daniel





Jul 10 2009 7:40 AM

Thanks guys for that great new album. Its playing ... playing... a LOT!
See you live in Paris in October!!
K@@leN





Jul 10 2009 3:44 PM

We waiting for you in Moscow! See you soon!
SYNCHROPATH 4 TRACK EP OUT NOW!!!





Jul 10 2009 1:34 PM

THE TIME HAS COME:

SYNCHROPATH 4 TRACK EP "dISTANCE hURTS tHE nUMB oNES" IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!

ORDER YOUR OWN COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE BAND!!!

feel what you listen to what you feel

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!!!

The Void





Jul 10 2009 3:55 AM

I freakin LOVE the new album. I cant stop listening to it. You NEED to come to the U.S.
VURMO





Jul 10 2009 5:04 AM

hello guys thanks
12 sept sao paulo brazil
vurmo
DIVA SATANICA





Jul 10 2009 5:22 AM

See you soon in mexico city
with children of bodom
Fragmented Credence [New Song Up]





Jul 9 2009 6:40 PM

New song uploaded . . ! (Rebels Of Salvation) Check us out . . ! !



Fragmented Credence --> Melodic Death Metal
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