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Amorphis gives insight into the guitar and bass recordings of “Halo” in third studio documentary episode

Author Jad - 20.1.2022

In less than a month, “Halo”, the new chef d’oeuvre from Finland’s melancholic progressive metal masters Amorphis, will finally be available via Atomic Fire, and in a few days, the band will reveal another single. Today however, the band provides another look behind the scenes of the recording with Jens Bogren and how the guitar and bass tracks were produced.

First I thought it would be a pretty natural continuation to “Queen Of Time”, but now as we heard the album, it definitely has a different touch in there. If I listen to the songs now, I think it’s slightly heavier in some parts – much heavier! – but it still has all those Amorphis elements in there. But I guess it will surprise people
Guitarist Esa Holopainen

“Halo” — which features artwork by Valnoir (Alcest, Paradise Lost) — was recorded, produced, and mixed by Jens Bogren (Fascination Street Studios) while mastering duties were handled by Tony Lindgren.

“Halo” will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats, as well as a special boxset (includes 2xLP, “Live In Europe 2018-2019” bonus CD, flag, slipmat, and button) on February 11th. Preorder the album physically, presave it, or preorder it digitally to receive “The Moon” instantly now HERE.

Preorder Amorphis’ soon-to-be-released “On The Dark Waters” 7″ (out January 28th) HERE.

View the band’s previously released video for “The Moon,” directed by Patric Ullaeus (rEvolver Film), below:

Episode #1 of the album documentary (drums and percussion) below:

And episode #2 of the album documentary (keyboard, piano and organ recordings) below:

“Halo” Track Listing:

1. “Northwards”

2. “On The Dark Waters“

3. “The Moon”

4. “Windmane”

5. “A New Land”

6. “When The Gods Came”

7. “Seven Roads Come Together”

8. “War”

9. “Halo”

10. “The Wolf”

11. “My Name Is Night”

“Live In Europe 2018-2019” Track Listing (box set exclusive):

1. “Death Of A King”

2. “Sacrifice'”

3. “Amongst Stars” [feat. Anneke van Giersbergen]

4. “Sky Is Mine”

5. “Message In The Amber”

6. “Her Alone” [feat. Anneke van Giersbergen]

7. “The Castaway”

Amorphis will tour North America in support of Halo this Spring! The tour begins on April 13th in New York City and will make its way through nearly two dozen cities, coming to a close on May 12th in Baltimore, Maryland. Support will be provided by Sylvaine and Hoaxed. See all confirmed dates below:

AMORPHIS w/ Sylvaine, Hoaxed:

4/13/2022 Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY *

4/14/2022 The Palladium – Worcester, MA *

4/15/2022 Club Soda – Montreal, QC *

4/16/2022 The Opera House – Toronto, ON *

4/18/2022 Mr. Smalls Theatre – Millvale, PA

4/19/2022 The Forge – Joliet, IL

4/20/2022 Skyway Theatre – Minneapolis, MN

4/22/2022 The Oriental Theater – Denver, CO

4/23/2022 Soundwell – Salt Lake City, UT

4/25/2022 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR

4/26/2022 The Imperial – Vancouver, BC