Finnish melancholic metallers AMORPHIS have announced a European tour in Spring 2016, via their official Facebook page.
Guitarist Esa Holopainen commented:
“The »Under The Red Cloud« world tour started right after the record release and it’s been a great tour with NIGHTWISH and ARCH ENEMY ever since. That said, I’m really stoked to hit the road for another leg of European dates starting in March. It will be the widest headlining tour in Europe for us to date and we’ll have great special guests along the way. It’s gonna be epic. So, see you on the road!”
“Under The Red Cloud” – Europe 2016
04.03. D Hannover – Capitol
05.03. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio
06.03. S Stockholm – Debaster Strand
08.03. S Gothenburg – Sticky Fingers
09.03. N Oslo – Vulkan Arena
10.03. N Drammen – Union Scene
11.03. N Bergen – USF
12.03. N Haugesund – Byscenen
14.03. DK Aarhus – Voxhall
15.03. D Hamburg – Gruenspan
17.03. NL Tilburg – 013
18.03. UK Bristol – Fleece
19.03. UK Manchester – Sound Control
20.03. IRL Dublin – Button Factory
22.03. UK Wolverhampton – Slade Rooms
23.03. UK London – o2 Academy Islington
24.03. UK Glasgow – Cathouse
25.03. UK Nottingham – Rescue Rooms
26.03. F Paris – Le Petit Bain
27.03. LUX Esch Sur Alzette – Kulturfabrik
29.03. I Florence – Viper Club
30.03. I Rome – Orion
31.03. SLO Nova Gorice – Mostnova
01.04. SRB Novi Sad – The Quartier
02.04. BG Sofia – Mixtape 5 Club
03.04. RO Bucharest – Arenele Romane
06.04. PL Wroclaw – Alibi
07.04. A Vienna – Szene
08.04. D Munich – Backstage
09.04. D Geiselwind – Music Hall
10.04. I Milan – Fabrique
12.04. D Frankfurt – Batschkapp
13.04. D Berlin – PBHF Club
14.04. D Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik
15.04. CH Pratteln – Z7
16.04. B Antwerp – Trix
17.04. D Bochum – Matrix
German dates presented by:
Metal Hammer, Sonic Seducer, Musix, Metalnews.de, Nuclear Blast Mag
Finnish melancholic metallers AMORPHIS have launched their own Pale Ale, under the fitting name of ‘Ale From The Thousand Lakes’. The ale is being produced by the Maku Brewing company based in Tuusula, Finland.
The brewery states:
“It’s time to announce the coolest Maku Brewing project yet! Ladies & Gentlemen, Maku & Amorphis Pale Ale, an Ale from the Thousand Lakes.
We have re-labeled our Pale Ale for Amorphis respecting their Kalevala-style. With this craft beer, we are looking forward to exporting great Finnish craft beer and also gaining new craft beer drinkers out of Amorphis fans. It’s also very clear that Amorphis definitely deserves its own beer, a craft beer!
Presently this beer is made from same prescription than flavor pale ale, new is the label. We want this cooperation to export domestic pienpanimo-beer in the world and to new oluenjuojille. It is also goes without saying that Amorphis deserves its own beer! \,,/”
Beer is available at present in the following restaurants:
Milli Miglia
The Riff Helsinki
Bar Loosister
Rytmikorjaamo
Sibelius Hall
Ravintola Kerubi
Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have recently released a music video for the track ‘Death Of A King’, taken from the band’s newest masterpiece, “Under The Red Cloud“, which was released on 4 September 2015 via Nuclear Blast.
The record reached great chart results all around the world (f.e. Finland #2, Germany #10,…), entering the world charts on position #39.
The new album was produced by the renowned Jens Bogren (OPETH, SOILWORK, AMONAMARTH) and features artwork by the extraordinary Valnoir Mortasonge (LAIBACH, PARADISELOST, WATAIN, BEHEMOTH). Once more, the lyrics were written by Pekka Kainulainen. The record also includes special guest appearances from Chrigel Glanzmann (ELUVEITIE, flutes), Martin Lopez (ex-OPETH, percussion) and AleahStanbridge (TREES OF ETERNITY, vocals).
AMORPHIS – “Under The Red Cloud” European Tour 2015:
09.10. FIN Lahti – Finlandia Klubi
10.10. FIN Helsinki – The Circus
16.10. FIN Turku – Logomo
17.10. FIN Kouvola – House Of Rock
22.10. FIN Tampere – Pakkahuone
23.10. FIN Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
24.10. FIN Joensuu – Kerubi
30.10. FIN Jyväskylä – Lutakko
31.10. FIN Leppävirta – Vesileppis-Areena (w/ LOST SOCIETY, LAZY BONES)
w/ NIGHTWISH, ARCH ENEMY
15.11. S Stockholm – Stora Arenan (without ARCH ENEMY)
16.11. DK Copenhagen – Falconer
17.11. D Rostock – Mau (Headliner)
18.11. D Hamburg – o2 World
19.11. NL Amsterdam – Heineken Music Hall
20.11. NL Amsterdam – Heineken Music Hall
21.11. D Oberhausen – Arena
22.11. F Caen – Le Cargo (w/ ARCH ENEMY, DEEP IN HATE)
23.11. F Lyon – Hall Tony Garnier
25.11. F Paris – POPB
26.11. F Toulouse – Le Zénith
27.11. F Epinal – La Souris Verte (w/ ARCH ENEMY, DEEP IN HATE)
28.11. CH Basel – St. Jakobshalle
29.11. I Bologna – Unipol Arena
30.11. CH Lausanne – Les Docks (Headliner)
01.12. D Munich – Zenith
02.12. A Wörgl – Komma (Headliner)
03.12. D Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle
04.12. D Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle
05.12. D Nürnberg – Arena
06.12. D Memmingen – Kaminwerk (Headliner, w/ RUNNING DEATH)
07.12. CZ Prague – Tip Sport Arena Prague
08.12. A Wien – Stadthalle
10.12. RO Bucharest – Polivalenta Hall
12.12. H Budapest – Arena
13.12. SK Bratislava – Majestic Music Club (Headliner)
14.12. D Leipzig – Arena
15.12. D Berlin – Max-Schmeling-Halle
16.12. LUX Luxembourg – Rockhal
17.12. B Antwerp – Lotto Arena
19.12. UK London – Wembley SSE Arena
20.12. D Cologne – Essigfabrik (Headliner)
AMORPHIS recently released “Under The Red Cloud”, their outstanding new studio album worldwide via Nuclear Blast.
Today, AMORPHIS are proud to announce that “Under The Red Cloud” reached great chart results all around the world, including their first ever entry in United Kingdom and Australia, as well as their highest ever entries in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and France.
Guitar player Esa Holopainen comments:
“With our 12th studio album we finally made it to TOP 10 in Germany. In most of territories we beated our previous chart entries in these times when there’s tons of albums released every week and artists are struggling with sales. This is absolute hats off and humblest salute to our fans. Feels unbelivable, thank you.”
The tracklist of “Under The Red Cloud” is as follows:
01. Under The Red Cloud
02. The Four Wise Ones
03. Bad Blood
04. The Skull
05. Death Of A King
06. Sacrifice
07. Dark Path
08. Enemy At The Gates
09. Tree Of Ages
10. White Night
Bonus tracks (digipak & 2LP)
11. Come The Spring
12. Winter’s Sleep
The new album was produced by the renowned Jens Bogren (OPETH, SOILWORK, AMON AMARTH) and features artwork by the extraordinary Valnoir Mortasonge (LAIBACH, PARADISE LOST, WATAIN, BEHEMOTH). Once more, the lyrics were written by Pekka Kainulainen. The record also includes special guest appearances from Chrigel Glanzmann (ELUVEITIE, flutes), Martin Lopez (ex-OPETH, percussion) and Aleah Stanbridge (TREES OF ETERNITY, vocals).
To listen to our recent interview with keyboard player Santeri Kallio, visit this location.
More on “Under The Red Cloud”:
‘Sacrifice’ official music video:
This weekend, AMORPHIS will hit the road to present “Under The Red Cloud”to the crowds. Fans can see them performing in the following cities:
AMORPHIS – “Under The Red Cloud”European Tour 2015:
19.09. FIN Helsinki-Tallinn – Radio Rock Cruise
26.09. FIN Oulu – JaloTuska/Oulun Jäähalli (w/ STRATOVARIUS, DIABLO)
09.10. FIN Lahti – Finlandia Klubi
10.10. FIN Helsinki – The Circus
16.10. FIN Turku – Logomo
17.10. FIN Kouvola – House Of Rock
22.10. FIN Tampere – Pakkahuone
23.10. FIN Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
24.10. FIN Joensuu – Kerubi
30.10. FIN Jyväskylä – Lutakko
31.10. FIN Leppävirta – Vesileppis-Areena (w/ LOST SOCIETY, LAZY BONES)
w/ NIGHTWISH, ARCH ENEMY
15.11. S Stockholm – Stora Arenan (without ARCH ENEMY)
16.11. DK Copenhagen – Falconer
17.11. D Rostock – Mau (Headliner)
18.11. D Hamburg – o2 World
19.11. NL Amsterdam – Heineken Music Hall
20.11. NL Amsterdam – Heineken Music Hall
21.11. D Oberhausen – Arena
22.11. F Caen – Le Cargo (w/ ARCH ENEMY, DEEP IN HATE)
23.11. F Lyon – Hall Tony Garnier
25.11. F Paris – POPB
26.11. F Toulouse – Le Zénith
27.11. F Epinal – La Souris Verte (w/ ARCH ENEMY, DEEP IN HATE)
28.11. CH Basel – St. Jakobshalle
29.11. I Bologna – Unipol Arena
30.11. CH Lausanne – Les Docks (Headliner)
01.12. D Munich – Zenith
02.12. A Wörgl – Komma (Headliner)
03.12. D Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle
04.12. D Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle
05.12. D Nürnberg – Arena
06.12. D Memmingen – Kaminwerk (Headliner, w/ RUNNING DEATH)
07.12. CZ Prague – Tip Sport Arena Prague
08.12. A Wien – Stadthalle
10.12. RO Bucharest – Polivalenta Hall
12.12. H Budapest – Arena
13.12. SK Bratislava – Majestic Music Club (Headliner)
14.12. D Leipzig – Arena
15.12. D Berlin – Max-Schmeling-Halle
16.12. LUX Luxembourg – Rockhal
17.12. B Antwerp – Lotto Arena
19.12. UK London – Wembley SSE Arena
20.12. D Cologne – Essigfabrik (Headliner)
Blackdiamond’s Metal Mayhem is back after the summer break with a brand new special show! The show on Tuesday 8th September, from 10AM on http://www.totalrock.com will feature an interview with keyboard player Santeri Kallio from Finnish melancholic metal masters AMORPHIS, along with three tracks from their newly released 12th album “Under The Red Cloud.”
Also on the show, the META(L)SCOPE will be showcasing US rock ‘n’ rollers HEMI DEVILS with three tracks from their debut EP “The Trilogy Of 6 – Volume I”, as well as the latest singles from GRAVEYARD, W.A.S.P, SOULFLY, METAL ALLEGIANCE, CATS IN SPACE and more!
For more information on Blackdiamond’s Metal Mayhem, which is also repeated every Saturday at 4PM GMT on TotalRock, check the official Facebook page here and the website at this location.
Finnish melancholic metal masters, AMORPHIS have just today (Friday 4th September) released their 12th album “Under The Red Cloud,” via Nuclear Blast Records. The album is produced, mixed and mastered by the world renowned Jens Bogren at his Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.
Seasoned veterans of the metal music scene, AMORPHIS at the end of last year celebrated the 20th anniversary of their classic album “Tales From The Thousand Lakes” by performing some special shows of the entire album.
Keyboard player Santeri Kallio displays the depths of his multitude of skills on “Under The Red Cloud”, also playing the Hammond organ, piano and even a church organ. I caught up with Santeri just a couple of days ago to discuss the album and he was very excited about its release. You can read a couple of excerpts from our chat and listen to the full interview on the audio player below.
Discussing the forthcoming release of “Under The Red Cloud”, Santeri expressed:
“We’re extremely excited to finally hear some feedback from the true fans and audience! So far we’ve only seen some reviews from magazines and comments from journalists. After the album is released I think it’s the most exciting part and it would be nice to get the final CD in my hands!”
Santeri also revealed his thoughts on working with producer Jens Bogren:
“After our self produced ten years from ‘Far From The Sun’ to ‘The Beginning Of Times’, where we basically recorded some stuff to tape, if I compare that to Jens’ style, he was really strict. But on the other hand, I recorded my keyboards by myself and just went to Sweden to redo a couple of solos, for me it was pretty much the same. But I was there when we started to record the drums and it was pretty heavy stuff for Jan. We started at eight o’clock in the morning and we stopped maybe ten or eleven o’clock in the evening. All that time he was playing the drums and always Jens was shouting ‘give me more energy!’
Jens was really precise about the tuning and the timings and that we really get the best takes on the drums and all the instruments. He was just the right person to produce this album.”
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