AMORPHIS Announces European 'Borderland Tour 2027' With INSOMNIUM And UNTO OTHERS

Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have announced the European "Borderland Tour 2027", with support from INSOMNIUM and UNTO OTHERS. The trek will kick off on January 22, 2027 in Hamburg, Germany and continue across Europe before wrapping up on February 14 in Tilburg, Netherlands. The tour will include stops in Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, U.K., Switzerland, Italy, Spain, France and the Netherlands.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday, May 15 at 10:00 CEST from Amorphis.net.

"Borderland Tour 2027" European dates:

Jan. 22 - Hamburg, Germany - Große Freiheit 36
Jan. 23 - Leipzig, Germany - Haus Auensee
Jan. 24 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys Neue Welt
Jan. 25 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
Jan. 27 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra
Jan. 28 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Jan. 29 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Jan. 30 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
Jan. 31 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
Feb. 02 - Manchester, UK - O2 Ritz
Feb. 03 - London, UK - O2 Forum Kentish Town
Feb. 05 - Stuttgart, Germany - Wagenhallen
Feb. 06 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7 Konzertfabrik
Feb. 07 - Padova, Italy - Hall
Feb. 09 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
Feb. 10 - Madrid, Spain - Sala La Riviera
Feb. 12 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Feb. 13 - Oberhausen, Germany - Turbinenhalle 2
Feb. 14 - Tilburg, Netherlands – 013

AMORPHIS's critically acclaimed fifteenth studio album "Borderland", came out in September 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

"Borderland" marks a milestone in AMORPHIS's 35‑year evolution, blending melodic depth and dynamic storytelling with a refreshed creative spark borne from their first collaboration with producer Jacob Hansen.

"Borderland" has drawn attention from press worldwide for its melodic sensibilities and textural richness, with critics noting a potent blend of AMORPHIS's trademark atmospherics and a renewed clarity in songwriting.

The follow-up to 2022's "Halo", "Borderland" was recorded in late 2024 and early 2025 at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen. The cover artwork was designed by Dutch artist Marald Van Haasteren (METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, KVELERTAK, ALCEST).

Since forming in Helsinki in 1990, the Finnish sextet — guitarists Esa Holopainen and Tomi Koivusaari, vocalist Tomi Joutsen, keyboardist Santeri Kallio, bassist Olli-Pekka Laine, and drummer Jan Rechberger — has fearlessly explored musical frontiers — from raw death metal roots to melodic, progressive and folk-tinged heavy rock, and far beyond. At every turn, AMORPHIS has expanded musical and lyrical boundaries without compromising their artistic identity.

AMORPHIS's fifteenth studio album marks both a continuation and a reinvention of the band's legacy. With acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, ARCH ENEMY, AMARANTHE) at the helm for the first time and a revitalized creative spark within the group, "Borderland" sees AMORPHIS fully embracing their melodic sensibilities while venturing into fresh, uncharted sonic landscapes.

"When the writing period began, there was no grand master plan," said Holopainen. "We ended up with 24 demo tracks, and Jacob helped us select the ones that felt the most vital. The end result is dynamic and diverse."

Kallio elaborated: "I feel there was a shared, almost subconscious desire to focus on rich atmosphere and strong melodies. Compared to the previous record 'Halo', the new album feels more organic and straightforward — and definitely catchier."

"It's more accessible than 'Halo' and has a modern and fresh feel — yet completely true to who we are," stated Rechberger. "The atmosphere in the studio was relaxed. The songs were pretty much finished when we arrived at Jacob's seaside recording facility, so we could focus on the interesting details and recording itself."

Koivusaari added: "Jacob had a vision for the big picture, but he gave us the space to bring our own strengths — and that freedom is reflected in the final result."

Joutsen's performance is nothing short of revelatory on "Borderland" — a career-defining vocal tour de force that ranks among his finest moments since joining the band 20 years ago.

"This was the most demanding AMORPHIS album I've ever recorded — at least in terms of work hours," he admitted. "Looking at the record now, one of my personal favorites is the title track 'Borderland'. Musically, it's classic AMORPHIS — delay-drenched guitars, melodic keyboards, and the interplay between clean and growled vocals."

With deep respect for the past and eyes firmly on the future, AMORPHIS continues to shape the landscape of heavy metal with grace, finesse and integrity.

"After three and half decades, we still follow our instincts," Koivusaari concluded. "And honestly, 'Borderland' might be the most AMORPHIS-sounding album we've ever made. After such a long and successful career, that feels pretty damn great!"

Photo credit: Sam Jamsen