Amorphis is a Finnish musical band that formed in 1990 in Helsinki. The group is primarily known for its distinctive blend of death metal, doom metal, and folk metal, with progressive elements.
Initially, the band focused on a death metal sound, but over the years, it evolved towards a more melodic and experimental style. With the release of the album “Tales from the Thousand Lakes” in 1994, Amorphis gained international fame by merging heavy sounds with folk elements and stories inspired by Finnish mythology.
In the following years, the band continued to explore various musical styles, incorporating elements of progressive and symphonic rock, resulting in the release of many acclaimed albums such as “Eclipse” (2006), “Silent Waters” (2007), and “Under the Red Cloud” (2015).
Amorphis is also known for their dynamic and atmospheric live performances, which attract fans from various musical backgrounds. The band has achieved success both domestically and internationally and continues to be recognized as one of the foremost groups in the Finnish metal scene.
