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AMORPHIS Keyboardist SANTERI KALLIO On 'Heavier' New Album 'Halo': 'Guitar Riffs Made A Comeback'
By David E. Gehlke The 17 years since vocalist Tomi Joutsen joined AMORPHIS have been quite good to the long-running Finnish melancholic progressive metallers. Joutsen's first effort with the band, 2006's "Eclipse", righted a ship that started to go astray with Pasi Koskinen as frontman, ending with...April 18, 2022
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AMORPHIS Guitarist's SILVER LAKE Project To Feature Guest Appearances By KATATONIA, SOILWORK Members
SILVER LAKE BY ESA HOLOPAINEN, the solo project of AMORPHIS guitarist Esa Holopainen, will release its self-titled debut album on May 28 via Nuclear Blast. Since 1990, Holopainen has been the lead guitarist of the progressively-minded heavy metal innovators AMORPHIS. Thanks to the metallic and melod...February 17, 2021
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AMORPHIS To Perform 'Queen Of Time' Album In Its Entirety At Select Shows This Summer
Prior to AMORPHIS's show in Bratislava, Slovakia on January 29, bassist Olli-Pekka Laine spoke with Rocker.sk. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how AMORPHIS strives to maintain its relevance: Olli-Pekka: "I think the main key is...February 24, 2019
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SKYFORGER Releases 'Nothing Is Forgotten' Video
Latvian heavy metal band SKYFORGER has released a brand new video for the song "Nothing Is Forgotten", from the band's 2015 album "Old Prussia", to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Latvia's declaration of independence. Kristīne Neikena, who directed the video, says that main idea is there to remin...November 20, 2018
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AMORPHIS Working On New Album
Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS have entered the studio to begin recording their new album, due later in the year via Nuclear Blast. According to a press release, "the pre-production process is already done and most of the recordings have been finished. But this time, the band did...January 25, 2018
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AMORPHIS Announces 'Eclipse' Tenth-Anniversary Tour
Finnish masters of melancholic progressive metal AMORPHIS have announced a special "Eclipse" tour for this winter, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the legendary release. For this special occasion, the band will perform the album in its entirety, as they already did with "Tales From The Thousan...August 10, 2016
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SARKOM Signs With DARK ESSENCE RECORDS
Norwegian black metallers SARKOM have inked a two-album deal with Dark Essence Records. The band's third full-length CD, titled "Doomsday Elite", will be released later this year. "Doomsday Elite" track listing: 01. Doomsday Elite 02. I Utakt Med Gud 03. No Loose Ends 04. Inside a Haunted Chapel 05....August 14, 2013
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BATHORY: 'Voices From Valhalla' Tribute Album Due In May
"Voices From Valhalla", a BATHORY tribute double CD, will be released in May via Godreah Records. The following artists are scheduled to contribute to the set: TAAKE NINE COVENS OLD CORPSE ROAD FOLKVANG THE MEADS OF ASPHODEL EASTERN FRONT GODS TOWER SKYFORGER SIGH NOKTURNAL MORTUM MAEL MÓRDHA DARKES...February 7, 2012
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AMORPHIS To Support NIGHTWISH In California
Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal icons AMORPHIS will be direct support for NIGHTWISH at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on January 21, 2012. Also appearing on the bill will be DOMMIN. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. "The opportunity of playing exclusive show wi...June 6, 2011
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GRIEF OF EMERALD Preparing To Release 'The Devils Deep'
Swedish death/black metal band GRIEF OF EMERALD will release its fourth album, "The Devils Deep", on June 3 through Non Serviam Records. The first CD to feature the group's current lineup sees GRIEF OF EMERALD "increase[ing] the power by adding some new intricate songs, boosting harmonies with haunt...May 28, 2011
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AMORPHIS: Photos From 'You I Need' Video Shoot Available
Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal masters AMORPHIS filmed a video for the song "You I Need" on April 29 in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos from the video shoot at Metal-Hammer.de. "You I Need" comes off the band's new album, "The Beginning Of Times", due on May 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. "The...May 9, 2011
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AMORPHIS: Another New Song Available For Streaming
"My Enemy", a new song from Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal masters AMORPHIS, is available for streaming at this location. The track comes off the band's new album, "The Beginning Of Times", due on May 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. "The Beginning Of Times" is described as "the most challenging A...May 2, 2011
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AMORPHIS Films 'You I Need' Video
Finnish melancholic dark rock/metal masters AMORPHIS filmed a video for their new single, "You I Need", earlier today (Friday, April 29) in Berlin, Germany. Commented AMORPHIS manager Jouni Markkanen: "So far they are very happy with the way things are going and the video promises to be totally epic...April 29, 2011
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SKYFORGER Honored At Latvian Music Awards; Band Splits With Guitarist
SKYFORGER was honored in the "Best Rock Album" category at the 15th annual Gada Balva ceremony (the Latvian equivalent to the Grammy Awards) for the band's "Kurbads" album, originally released on Metal Blade Records in April 2010. The largest and oldest Latvian music awards show was held February 22...April 19, 2011
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AMORPHIS: 'The Beginning Of Times' Trailer Available
A five-minute trailer for "The Beginning Of Times", the new album from Finnish metallers AMORPHIS, can be viewed below. Due on May 27 via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD is described as "the most challenging AMORPHIS album so far in terms of both music and lyrics." Its central character is the iconic...April 18, 2011
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