AMORPHIS share official video for new single “Bones”

AMORPHIS have shared an official video for the new single,”Bones”, taken from their upcoming album “Borderland”, out on September 26th via Reigning Phoenix Music.

After recording four albums in a row in Sweden, Hansen Studios (Jacob Hansen, Denmark: VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, PRIMAL FEAR, etc.) were the destination of choice in late 2024 and early 2025. The album artwork was designed by Dutch artist Marald Van Haasteren (METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, KVELERTAK, ALCEST, etc.) this time.

Besides newly collaborating with Hansen and Van Haasteren, AMORPHIS still rely on the lyrical craftsmanship of Pekka Kainulainen, who’s been courageously writing for the band since their 2007 offering Silent Waters. About his inspiration for “Borderland”, Kainulainen comments: “The generations that came here before us, our ancestors, also had to face death and destruction. Honouring the mythologies of mankind, as well as the listeners of AMORPHIS, I wrote lyrics that hopefully convey some of the humility and strength that mankind has always depended on.”

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) & Jan Rechberger (drums & 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-90s 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 (f.e. “Under The Red Cloud” or “Queen Of Time”): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success.

Pre-order “Borderland” here.

With 2022’s “Halo”, the Finn’s were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again: The album marked AMORPHIS’ 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” & “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.

AMORPHIS’ forthcoming album 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 GATECREEPER, kicking off in Stuttgart, Germany on October 10th.

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” will be available in the following formats:

– Ltd. box-set incl. CD, 2LP vinyl & additional excl. contents curated by the band
– Ltd. CD+2LP earbook
– Various ltd. coloured 2LP vinyl
– Digipak-CD
– Jewel case-CD
– Digital

“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

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