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 US Melodic Death/Doom Metal act Hinayana. Beginning in Boston, MA, on November 17, the bands prepare to bring powerful storytelling and haunting heaviness to audiences as the winter months draw near.
The tour sees Amorphis continue celebrations in aid of their latest full-length “Borderland.” Released via RPM 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.
Purchase and Stream “Borderland” here: https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderland
AMORPHIS x INSOMNIUM Tour Dates:
11/17 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club
11/18 — Montreal, QC — Theatre Beanfield
11/19 — Toronto, ON — The Concert Hall
11/20 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs
11/21 — Detroit, MI — Magic Stick
11/23 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
11/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
11/25 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre
11/27 — Denver, CO — The Gothic Theatre
11/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
11/30 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
12/01 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
12/02 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market
12/04 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre
12/05 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theater
12/06 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
12/08 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
12/09 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater
12/11 — Orlando, FL — The Abbey
12/12 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross
12/13 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
12/15 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club
12/16 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
12/18 — Reading, PA — Reverb
12/19 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
— About Amorphis —
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.
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.
Lineup:
Tomi Joutsen / Vocals
Esa Holopainen / Guitars
Tomi Koivusaari / Guitars
Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine / Bass
Santeri Kallio / Keys
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion