Amorphis unveil lyric video for new single ‘Light And Shadow’; “Borderland” pre-orders available now

Following the announcement of their 15th studio album “Borderland,” Finnish metal icons Amorphis release the first single from their forthcoming opus today. ‘Light And Shadow,’ which can also be interpreted as a metaphor of the album title in the sense of counter-play between two parties close to each other, wins over listeners right away with an uplifting piano intro, enriched by an electronic sound tapestry. As the song unfolds, it transforms into a driving, mythic anthem of self-discovery, a powerful reminder of why Amorphisremain unrivalled in crafting melancholic majesty.

Santeri Kallio, who wrote the music, adds:

I threw my brain into the closet and went with the flow – without stressing about opinions. I didn’t want to repeat the old nor copy what we’ve already done before. When I heard Tomi’s final vocal parts, I realised that ‘Light And Shadow’ would be the perfect introduction to our new album!

Watch the lyric video:

Stream ‘Light And Shadow’: https://amorphis.rpm.link/lightandshadowPR

Arriving on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, the group’s new album can be pre-ordered in a wide range of formats and pre-saved here: https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderlandPR

“Borderland” will be available in the following formats:

– ltd. box-set incl. CD, 2LP vinyl & additional excl. contents curated by the band

– ltd. CD+2LP earbook

– various ltd. coloured 2LP vinyl

– digipak-CD

– jewel case-CD

– digital

Track Listing:

01. The Circle

02. Bones

03. Dancing Shadow

04. Fog To Fog

05. The Strange

06. Tempest

07. Light And Shadow

08. The Lantern

09. Borderland

10. Despair

Bonus Tracks (digipak-CD & vinyl only!)

11. War Band

12. Rowan And The Cloud

After recording four albums in a row in Sweden, Hansen Studios (Jacob Hansen, Denmark; Volbeat, Amaranthe, Primal Fear etc.) were the destination of choice in late 2024 and early 2025. The album artwork was designed by Dutch artist Marald Van Haasteren (Metallica, Black Sabbath, Kvelertak, Alcestetc.) this time.

Besides newly collaborating with Hansen and Van Haasteren, Amorphis still rely on the lyrical craftsmanship of Pekka Kainulainen, who’s been courageously writing for the band since their 2007 offering “Silent Waters.” About his inspiration for “Borderland” Kainulainen comments: 

The generations that came here before us, our ancestors, also had to face death and destruction. Honouring the mythologies of, as well as the listeners of AMORPHIS, I wrote lyrics that hopefully convey some of the humility and strength that mankind has always depended on.

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.

Amorphis’ forthcoming album will be released in time for a massive headline tour in their home country as well as a trip as part of an arena-filling package with Arch Enemy, Eluveitie and Gatecreeper, kicking off in Stuttgart, Germany on October 10. All dates & ticket info can be found below!

Amorphis live:

European “Blood Dynasty” 2025 Tour

w/ ARCH ENEMY, ELUVEITIE, GATECREEPER

10.10.2025 DE Stuttgart – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle

11.10.2025 DE Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle

12.10.2025 DE Munich – Zenith

14.10.2025 HU Budapest – Barba Negra

15.10.2025 AT Vienna – Gasometer

17.10.2025 DE Berlin – Columbiahalle

18.10.2025 CZ Prague – Sportovní hala Fortuna

19.10.2025 PL Gliwice – PreZero Arena

21.10.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall

22.10.2025 IT Milan – Alcatraz

23.10.2025 FR Lyon – Radiant-Bellevue

25.10.2025 ES Madrid – Palacio Vistalegre

27.10.2025 FR Paris – Zénith

28.10.2025 NL Amsterdam – AFAS Live

30.10.2025 UK Wolverhampton – Civic Hall

31.10.2025 UK Manchester – O2 Apollo

01.11.2025 UK London – eventim Apollo

03.11.2025 LU Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal

04.11.2025 BE Brussels – Ancienne Belgique

05.11.2025 DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee

07.11.2025 SE Gothenburg – Partille Arena

08.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Annexet

10.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Helsingin Jäähalli

12.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene

13.11.2025 DK Copenhagen – Poolen

14.11.2025 DE Hanover – Swiss Life Hall

15.11.2025 DE Dusseldorf – Mitsubishi Electric Halle

28./29.11.2025 FI Jyväskylä – John Smith Frozen *NEW*

“Borderland” Tour 2025

Presented by Grey Beard Concerts & Management

05.12.2025 FI Ikaalinen – Spa & Resort

06.12.2025 FI Kempele – Zemppi Areena

12.12.2025 FI Rauha – Saimaa Areena

13.12.2025 FI Kajaani – Kajaanihalli

18.12.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema

19.12.2025 FI Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo

20.12.2025 FI Turku – Logomo

27.12.2025 FI Lahti – Möysän Musaklubi

31.12.2025 FI Lohja – Spa & Resort

Info & Tickets: https://amorphis.net/tour

Amorphis are:

Tomi Joutsen | vocals

Esa Holopainen | guitars

Tomi Koivusaari | guitars

Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass

Santeri Kallio | keys

Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion