AMORPHIS And INSOMNIUM Announce Fall 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour

Finnish metal visionaries AMORPHIS are set to join forces with melodic death metal pioneers INSOMNIUM for the North American co-headline tour, with support from U.S. melodic death/doom metal act HINAYANA. Beginning in Boston, Massachusetts on November 17, the bands prepare to bring powerful storytelling and haunting heaviness to audiences as the winter months draw near.

AMORPHIS and INSOMNIUM tour dates:

Nov. 17 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
Nov. 18 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Beanfield
Nov. 19 - Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall
Nov. 20 - Columbus, OH - The King of Clubs
Nov. 21 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
Nov. 23 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Nov. 24 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
Nov. 25 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
Nov. 27 - Denver, CO - The Gothic Theatre
Nov. 28 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall
Nov. 30 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
Dec. 01 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Dec. 02 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox Market
Dec. 04 - Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre
Dec. 05 - Los Angeles, CA - The Regent Theater
Dec. 06 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater
Dec. 08 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
Dec. 09 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
Dec. 11 - Orlando, FL - The Abbey
Dec. 12 - Jacksonville, FL - The Albatross
Dec. 13 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Dec. 15 - Richmond, VA - The Canal Club
Dec. 16 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
Dec. 18 - Reading, PA - Reverb
Dec. 19 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza

The tour sees AMORPHIS continue celebrations in aid of their latest full-length "Borderland". Released via Reigning Phoenix Music in September 2025, the album marks a milestone in the band's 35‑year evolution, blending melodic depth and dynamic narratives with a refreshed creative spark borne from their first collaboration with producer Jacob Hansen.

With "Borderland", the title of the album couldn't have been chosen more fittingly. Throughout their career, spanning over more than three decades, AMORPHIS — Tomi Joutsen (vocals),Esa Holopainen (guitars),Tomi Koivusaari (guitars),Olli-Pekka Laine (bass),Santeri Kallio (keyboards) and Jan Rechberger (drums and percussion) — have been an ever-evolving act, wandering on an exciting boundary-pushing path. From their sinister death metal debut "Karelian Isthmus" over genre-defining mid-1990s melodic death works like "Tales From The Thousand Lakes" and "Elegy" as well as the melodic 2000's grandeur of "Eclipse" or "Skyforger" to records combining the very best of all prior eras to refreshing new soundscapes (such as "Under The Red Cloud" or "Queen Of Time"): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success.

With 2022's "Halo", the Finns were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again: The album marked AMORPHIS's sixth No. 1 album in Finland, even cracked the Top 3 of the official German album chart, and last but not least the sextet took home two awards from the prestigious Emma Gaala ("Band Of The Year" and "Export Of The Year").

The impact of "Halo" became a driving force for what's to come. Rather than rushing into a follow-up, the band chose to step back from live performances and focus fully on their next chapter. The result is "Borderland" — a meticulously crafted opus that builds on their celebrated recent era, while seamlessly weaving in new, timely elements. It's a bold, organic continuation of their journey, shaped by experience and guided by vision.

INSOMNIUM's upcoming album, "Netherworlds", is set for release on October 16, 2026 via Century Media.

Ever since emerging from the mist-shrouded city of Joensuu in the heart of North Karelia, INSOMNIUM have stood as a beacon for those drawn to melancholy, introspection, and the beauty found within darkness. Over the course of their career, the band has carved out a unique place in the metal world, crafting epic soundscapes where sorrow and hope coexist, and where haunting melodies meet the raw power of melodic death metal.

Now, for the tenth time, INSOMNIUM opens the door to a new chapter. Their new album is a journey deeper into the shadows, steeped in the unmistakable spirit of Finnish melancholy and enriched by the band's most nuanced and emotionally resonant songwriting to date. Sweeping atmospheres, poignant melodies, and crushing heaviness intertwine to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally affecting.

Never content to rest on past achievements or repeat familiar formulas, INSOMNIUM continues to evolve with each release. Rather than revisiting established ground, the band explores new emotional and sonic territories, broadening its artistic palette while preserving the qualities that have made its sound instantly recognizable. The result is an album that feels both fresh and timeless: a bold step forward that remains unmistakably INSOMNIUM at its core.

Behind the scenes, "Netherworlds" also marks the beginning of a new production era for INSOMNIUM. Taking on a pivotal role throughout the album's creation, producer and engineer Miiro Varjus emerged as the band's closest creative confidant, helping to shape and refine the record's sonic landscape. His meticulous approach and deep understanding of the band's artistic vision proved instrumental in bringing the album's dark, immersive atmosphere to life.

Once again INSOMNIUM entrusted the album to the renowned team at Fascination Street Studios. Acclaimed producer and mixer Jens Bogren, together with mastering engineer Tony Lindgren, delivered the album's powerful final sound. The result is a record that sounds both majestic and intimate, perfectly capturing the emotional weight and dynamic range that define this new chapter in INSOMNIUM's evolution.