Following the announcement of their 15th studio album “Borderland,” Finnish Metal icons AMORPHIS release the first single from their forthcoming opus today. “Light And Shadow”, which can also be interpreted as a metaphor of the album title in the sense of counter-play between two parties close to each other, wins over listeners right away with an uplifting piano intro, enriched by an electronic sound tapestry.
As the song unfolds, it transforms into a driving, mythic anthem of self-discovery, a powerful reminder of why AMORPHIS remain unrivalled in crafting melancholic majesty.
Santeri Kallio, who wrote the music, adds: “I threw my brain into the closet and went with the flow – without stressing about opinions. I didn’t want to repeat the old nor copy what we’ve already done before. When I heard Tomi’s final vocal parts, I realised that ‘Light And Shadow’ would be the perfect introduction to our new album!”
Pre-save “Light And Shadow” now: https://amorphis.rpm.link/lightandshadowPR
Guitarist Esa Holopainen shares the band’s excitement about the forthcoming album: “ ‘Borderland’ is the first AMORPHIS album produced in collaboration with Danish producer Jacob Hansen. Before that, we had made three amazing records at Jens Bogren’s studio. During the planning phase of the project, we strongly felt that it was time to explore something new and see what working with a different producer might bring to the table!”
“Borderland” will be released in time for a massive headline tour in their home country as well as a trip as part of an arena-filling package with ARCH ENEMY, ELUVEITIE and GATEREEPER. All dates & ticket info can be found below.
European “Blood Dynasty” 2025 Tour (with ARCH ENEMY, ELUVEITIE, GATECREEPER)
October
10 – Stuttgart, Germany – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
11 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle
12 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
14 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
15 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
17 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
18 – Prague, Czech Republic – Sportovní hala Fortuna
19 – Gliwice, Poland – PreZero Arena
21 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall
22 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
23 – Lyon, France – Radiant-Bellevue
25 – Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre
27 – Paris, France – Zénith
28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
30 – Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall
31 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
November
1 – London, UK – eventim Apollo
3 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
4 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
5 – Leipzig, Germany – Haus Auensee
7 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Partille Arena
8 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet
10 – Helsinki, Finland – Helsingin Jäähalli
12 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
13 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen
14 – Hanover, Germany – Swiss Life Hall
15 – Dusseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
Borderland Tour 2025
December
5 – Ikaalinen, Finland – Spa & Resort
6 – Kempele, Finland – Zemppi Areena
12 – Rauha, Finland – Saimaan Areena
13 – Kajaani, Finland – Kajaanihalli
18 – Tampere, Finland – Tavara-asema
19 – Seinäjoki, Finland – Rytmikorjaamo
20 – Turku, Finland – Logomo
27 – Lahti, Finland – Möysän Musaklubi
31 – Lohja, Finland – Spa & Resort
Info & Tickets: https://amorphis.net/tour
“Borderland” tracklist:
01. The Circle
02. Bones
03. Dancing Shadow
04. Fog To Fog
05. The Strange
06. Tempest
07. Light And Shadow
08. The Lantern
09. Borderland
10. Despair
Bonus Tracks (digipak-CD & vinyl only!)
11. War Band
12. Rowan And The Cloud
