Genre(s):
Progressive/Death/Doom Metal (early), Melodic Heavy Metal/Rock (later)
Lyrical Theme(s):
War (early), Death, Finnish legends, Kalevala
Origin:
Finland (Helsinki)
Formed In:
1990-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Olli-Pekka Laine Bass (1990-2000, 2017-present)
See also: Barren Earth, Mannhai, ex-Chaosbreed, ex-Nuxvomica, Kiljuvelka-70, ex-Rytmihäiriö
Jan Rechberger Drums (1990-1995, 2002-present), Keyboards (1992-1993)
See also: Jonne, ex-Violent Solution, Grease Helmet, ex-Ajattara
Esa Holopainen Guitars (lead) (1990-present)
See also: ex-Chaosbreed, ex-Tuska20, ex-Violent Solution
Tomi Koivusaari Guitars (rhythm) (1990-present), Vocals (1990-1997, 2010)
See also: Abhorrence, Verenpisara, ex-Ajattara, ex-Violent Solution, ex-Jam-Bore, ex-Karuselli, ex-Rebirth, ex-Velcra
Santeri Kallio Keyboards (1999-present)
See also: Jonne, ex-Kyyria, ex-Tuska20, Verenpisara
Tomi Joutsen Vocals (lead) (2004-present)
See also: Corpse Molester Cult, Hallatar, Sinisthra, ex-Funeral Jacket, ex-Käsi, ex-Tuska20, ex-Nevergreen, Feelings, ex-The Candles Burning Blue
Former/Past Member(s):
Kasper Mårtenson Keyboards (1993-1994)
See also: Sea Reach, Sininen Hevonen, ex-Barren Earth, ex-Mannhai, ex-Turisas (live)
Kim Rantala Keyboards (1994-1998)
See also: Kim Rantala
Pekka Kasari Drums (1995-2002)
See also: Pahuuden Prototyyppi, Stone, ex-Road Crew, ex-Ajattara, ex-Demolisher
Pasi Koskinen Vocals (lead) (1995-2004)
See also: Ajattara, Amputory, ex-To Separate the Flesh from the Bones, Datura Nemesis, ex-Mannhai, ex-Shape of Despair, ex-St. Mucus
Niclas Etelävuori Bass, Vocals (backing) (2000-2017)
See also: ex-Kyyria, ex-To Separate the Flesh from the Bones, Flat Earth, Grease Helmet, ex-Verenpisara
Live musicians:
Current
Waltteri Väyrynen Drums (2019-present)
See also: Abhorrence, Paradise Lost, Rytmihäiriö (live), Skirmish (live), Wolfheart (live), ex-Vallenfyre, Strigoi, ex-The Ghost I've Become, ex-The Hypothesis, ex-The Wargasm, ex-Tramal, ex-Bloodbath (live), ex-Moonsorrow (live), ex-Týr (live)
Past
Ville Tuomi Vocals (additional) (1994-1995, 2010)
See also: Raskasta Joulua, ex-Kyyria, Leningrad Cowboys, United Underworld, ex-Suburban Tribe
Marko Waara Vocals (lead) (1995)
See also: TunnelVision
Markku Niiranen Guitars (rhythm) (1996)
See also: Stone, ex-Corporal Punishment, ex-Airdash
Santeri Kallio Keyboards (1998)
See also: Jonne, ex-Kyyria, ex-Tuska20, Verenpisara
Janne Puurtinen Keyboards (1998)
See also: Daniel Lioneye, ex-Tuska20, ex-Casket, ex-HIM
Jussi Ahlroth Bass (2010)
See also: Abhorrence, Spiha, ex-Disaster, ex-Rebirth
Olli-Pekka Laine Bass (2010, 2017)
See also: Barren Earth, Mannhai, ex-Chaosbreed, ex-Nuxvomica, Kiljuvelka-70, ex-Rytmihäiriö
Pekka Kasari Drums (2010)
See also: Pahuuden Prototyyppi, Stone, ex-Road Crew, ex-Ajattara, ex-Demolisher
Kim Rantala Keyboards (2010)
See also: Kim Rantala
Kasper Mårtenson Keyboards (2010)
See also: Sea Reach, Sininen Hevonen, ex-Barren Earth, ex-Mannhai, ex-Turisas (live)
Pasi Koskinen Vocals (2010)
See also: Ajattara, Amputory, ex-To Separate the Flesh from the Bones, Datura Nemesis, ex-Mannhai, ex-Shape of Despair, ex-St. Mucus
Sakari Kukko Saxophone, Flute (2012-2014)
See also: Piirpauke
Mari Multanen Vocals (backing) (2012-2013)
See also: Reversion, SoulDump, ex-Rytmihäiriköt
Additional notes:
The first band added to the Metal Archives.
Amorphis is derived from the Greek 'amorphous' which means without determinate form, shapeless.
With Violent Solution's break-up, Jan Rechberger and Esa Holopainen formed Amorphis in 1990 with Jan on drums, Esa on lead guitars, Tomi Koivusaari as vocalist, and Olli-Pekka Laine as bassist. Soon after signing with Relapse Records (which would remain their label until 2001), Amorphis released its first two albums, The Karelian Isthmus and Tales From the Thousand Lakes. Beginning with the latter album, Amorphis' signature sound began to change from the death metal style that characterized its earlier history towards a cleaner, more melodic and progressive sound.
As the band moved away from its death metal roots, it underwent a series of line-up changes in 1995 and 1996. Kim Rantala briefly became the keyboardist, to be later replaced by Santeri Kallio in 1999. Jan was replaced as drummer by Pekka Kasari of Stone fame. The band also picked up Pasi Koskinen as vocalist. Pasi and Tomi Koivusaari would split clean and harsh vocal duties before Tomi eventually stopped singing altogether.
After the release of Am Universum in 2001 and with the release of Far From the Sun in 2003, the band underwent yet another series of line-up changes. Jan rejoined the band as Pekka left due to family obligations. Pasi left in 2004 to be replaced by Tomi Joutsen after a year long period of auditions for the role. With the release of Eclipse, Amorphis would also sign with its current label, Nuclear Blast.
Supporting the launch of Silent Waters in 2007, Amorphis undertook its first ever headlining tour in North America. As the band continued to expand its international presence at festivals and gigs, the band recorded and released Skyforger in 2009 and The Beginning of Times in 2011.
In 2002, the band was asked for a contribution to the soundtrack for the movie Menolippu Mombasaan. The commissioned piece was a cover version of a 1976 Finnish pop hit "Kuusamo", which was given the full Amorphis treatment and remains the band's only song in their native language to this day: Kuusamo (Danny cover) (05:57)
After about 13 years with a steady line-up, Niclas Etelävuori departed in April 2017, citing severe dissatisfaction with the band's management. His acidic post was published on the band's facebook page, who however stated they wish to continue with their current manager.
Amorphis' official biography was published in 2015, written by Markus Laakso. The book is currently only available in Finnish.
Compilation appearances:
- "Exile of the Sons of Uisliu" on Death...is Just the Beginning II (Nuclear Blast, 1992)
- "Forgotten Sunrise" on Death...is Just the Beginning III (Nuclear Blast, 1994)
- "Light My Fire" on UHF/VHF (Relapse, 1995)
Amorphis is derived from the Greek 'amorphous' which means without determinate form, shapeless.
With Violent Solution's break-up, Jan Rechberger and Esa Holopainen formed Amorphis in 1990 with Jan on drums, Esa on lead guitars, Tomi Koivusaari as vocalist, and Olli-Pekka Laine as bassist. Soon after signing with Relapse Records (which would remain their label until 2001), Amorphis released its first two albums, The Karelian Isthmus and Tales From the Thousand Lakes. Beginning with the latter album, Amorphis' signature sound began to change from the death metal style that characterized its earlier history towards a cleaner, more melodic and progressive sound.
As the band moved away from its death metal roots, it underwent a series of line-up changes in 1995 and 1996. Kim Rantala briefly became the keyboardist, to be later replaced by Santeri Kallio in 1999. Jan was replaced as drummer by Pekka Kasari of Stone fame. The band also picked up Pasi Koskinen as vocalist. Pasi and Tomi Koivusaari would split clean and harsh vocal duties before Tomi eventually stopped singing altogether.
After the release of Am Universum in 2001 and with the release of Far From the Sun in 2003, the band underwent yet another series of line-up changes. Jan rejoined the band as Pekka left due to family obligations. Pasi left in 2004 to be replaced by Tomi Joutsen after a year long period of auditions for the role. With the release of Eclipse, Amorphis would also sign with its current label, Nuclear Blast.
Supporting the launch of Silent Waters in 2007, Amorphis undertook its first ever headlining tour in North America. As the band continued to expand its international presence at festivals and gigs, the band recorded and released Skyforger in 2009 and The Beginning of Times in 2011.
In 2002, the band was asked for a contribution to the soundtrack for the movie Menolippu Mombasaan. The commissioned piece was a cover version of a 1976 Finnish pop hit "Kuusamo", which was given the full Amorphis treatment and remains the band's only song in their native language to this day: Kuusamo (Danny cover) (05:57)
After about 13 years with a steady line-up, Niclas Etelävuori departed in April 2017, citing severe dissatisfaction with the band's management. His acidic post was published on the band's facebook page, who however stated they wish to continue with their current manager.
Amorphis' official biography was published in 2015, written by Markus Laakso. The book is currently only available in Finnish.
Compilation appearances:
- "Exile of the Sons of Uisliu" on Death...is Just the Beginning II (Nuclear Blast, 1992)
- "Forgotten Sunrise" on Death...is Just the Beginning III (Nuclear Blast, 1994)
- "Light My Fire" on UHF/VHF (Relapse, 1995)
Discography:
Amorphis - Disment Of Soul [demo] - 1991
Amorphis - Amorphis [single] - 1991
Amorphis - The Karelian Isthmus [full-length] - 1992
Amorphis - Privilege Of Evil [ep] - 1993
Amorphis - Tales From The Thousand Lakes [full-length] - 1994
Amorphis - Black Winter Day [single] - 1994
Amorphis & Gorefest - Black Winter Day / Fear [split] - 1995
Amorphis - Elegy [full-length] - 1996
Amorphis - My Kantele / Black-ash Inheritance [split] - 1997
Amorphis - My Kantele [single] - 1997
Amorphis - Divinity / Northern Lights [single] - 1999
Amorphis - Tuonela [full-length] - 1999
Amorphis - Value Box [compilation] - 2000
Amorphis - Story - 10th Anniversary [compilation] - 2000
Amorphis - Alone [single] - 2001
Amorphis - Am Universum [full-length] - 2001
Amorphis - Mourning Soil [single] - 2003
Amorphis - Far From The Sun [ep] - 2003
Amorphis - Day Of Your Beliefs [single] - 2003
Amorphis - Far From The Sun [full-length] - 2003
Amorphis - Evil Inside [single] - 2003
Amorphis - Chapters [full-length] - 2003
Amorphis - Far From The Sun / The Audio Injected Soul / Warkult [split] - 2004
Amorphis & Exit-13 & Goreaphobia & Phobia - Relapse Singles Series Vol. 4 [split] - 2004
Amorphis - House Of Sleep [single] - 2006
Amorphis - Eclipse [full-length] - 2006
Amorphis - The Smoke [single] - 2006
Amorphis - Her Alone [single] - 2007
Amorphis - Silent Waters [single] - 2007
Amorphis - Silent Waters [full-length] - 2007
Amorphis - Silver Bride [single] - 2009
Amorphis - Skyforger [full-length] - 2009
Amorphis - From The Heaven Of My Heart [single] - 2009
Amorphis - Martyr Of The Free Word / From The Heaven Of My Heart [split] - 2009
Amorphis - Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes [video] - 2010
Amorphis - Magic & Mayhem - Tales From The Early Years [full-length] - 2010
Amorphis - You I Need [single] - 2011
Amorphis - The Beginning Of Times [full-length] - 2011
Amorphis - Hopeless Days [single] - 2013
Amorphis - Mission [single] - 2013
Amorphis - The Wanderer [single] - 2013
Amorphis - Circle [full-length] - 2013
Amorphis - Best Of Amorphis [compilation] - 2013
Amorphis - Death Of A King [single] - 2015
Amorphis - Sacrifice [single] - 2015
Amorphis - Under The Red Cloud [full-length] - 2015
Amorphis - Tales From Lake Bodom [split] - 2015
Amorphis - Separated [single] - 2016
Amorphis - His Story - Best Of [compilation] - 2016
Amorphis - An Evening With Friends At Huvila [live album] - 2017
Amorphis - Legacy Of Time [Compilation] - 2018
Amorphis - Honeyflow [single] - 2018
Amorphis - Queen Of Time [full-length] - 2018
Amorphis - Brother and Sister [single] - 2021
Amorphis - Live at Helsinki Ice Hall [live album] - 2021
Amorphis - Vinyl Collection 2006-2020 [compilation] - 2021
Amorphis - Daughter of Hate / House of Sleep [single] - 2021
Amorphis - The Moon & More EP [ep] - 2022
Amorphis - On the Dark Waters [single] - 2022
Amorphis - Halo [full-length] - 2022
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