Exactly thirty years after its original release, Finnish Metal icons Amorphis are proud to celebrate the anniversary of their milestone release “Tales From The Thousand Lakes” with a unique live edition of the record, which represents an essential collector’s item for every Amorphis connoisseur. The magic of this work, grandly transferred onto the stage of Helsinki, Finland’s Tavastia Club, displays the band in their full glory: powerful, passionate, and unforgettable.
With “Into Hiding,” a third chapter of this captivating live testimony has been launched to accompany the release.
“‘Into Hiding’ had a working title, ‘Rintamäkeläiset,’ as its opening melody reminds one of an old Finnish TV series,” recalls lead guitarist Esa Holopainen. “The song itself became very popular and is still a crucial part of our setlist. No wonder as it’s a great mixture of an old Finnish TV score, death metal, Arabic vibes, and Black Sabbath. And you can’t go wrong with a song that includes a bass guitar solo!“
Watch the video through the YouTubeplayer below:
Watch Amorphis’ previously released videos for “Drowned Maid” HERE and “Black Winter Day” HERE.
“Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)” is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) and can be ordered both physically (CD+Blu-ray-digipak or colored vinyl) and digitally or streamed now at: https://amorphis.rpm.link/taleslivePR
Performing a legendary album in its entirety, front to back in the chronological order, is an extraordinary moment. It captures a time long gone, a point in our lives we will never forget. For who can say they weren’t forever changed after listening to the breathtaking and spiritual beauty that is Tales From The Thousand Lakes? With their second album, Amorphis erected a monument to Finnish mythology, nature and music, as touching, inspiring and nurturing today as it was back in 1994.
“Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)” manifests Amorphis‘ unparalleled dynamism and artistic uniqueness. Rarely has the raw power and emotional depth of a live performance been captured so authentically as on this sonic memento and extraordinary concert film.
Tracklist:
- Thousand Lakes
- Into Hiding
- The Castaway
- First Doom
- Black Winter Day
- Drowned Maid
- In The Beginning
- Forgotten Sunrise
- To Father’s Cabin
- Magic And Mayhem
- Vulgar Necrolatry
- My Kantele
Amorphis will return to North America this Fall on a co-headlining tour with their comrades in Dark Tranquillity. The journey, which will hit over two dozen cities, will commence on September 3rd in Richmond, Virginia and closes on October 6th in New York City. Support will be provided by Fires In The Distance. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below:
AMORPHIS w/ Dark Tranquillity, Fires In The Distance:
9/03/2024 Canal Club – Richmond, VA
9/04/2024 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
9/06/2024 Center Stage – Atlanta, GA * AMORPHIS headlining date
9/07/2024 Conduit – Orlando, FL
9/09/2024 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
9/10/2024 Trees – Dallas, TX
9/11/2024 The Rock Box – San Antonio, TX
9/13/2024 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
9/14/2024 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
9/15/2024 Echoplex – Los Angeles, CA
9/17/2024 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
9/18/2024 Goldfields Roseville – Roseville, CA
9/20/2024 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
9/21/2024 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
9/22/2024 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
9/24/2024 Metro – Salt Lake City, UT
9/26/2024 Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
9/27/2024 Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
9/28/2024 The Cabooze – Minneapolis, MN
9/29/2024 The Forge – Joliet, IL
10/01/2024 Opera House – Toronto, ON
10/02/2024 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC
10/03/2024 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC
10/04/2024 The Middle East Down – Cambridge, MA
10/05/2024 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
10/06/2024 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
Lineup:
Tomi Joutsen / Vocals
Esa Holopainen / Guitars
Tomi Koivusaari / Guitars
Santeri Kallio / Keyboards
Olli-Pekka Laine / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums
