Amorphis

Amorphis
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Styles: Death Metal/Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Scandinavian Metal, Progressive Metal
Group Members: Esa Holopainen, Tomi Koivusaari, Olli-Pekka Laine, Jan Rechberger, Pasi Koskinen, Kim Rantala, Pekka Kasari, Santeri Kallio
Biography: Lead guitarist Esa Holopainen and drummer Jan Rechberger formed the band Amorphis in Finland in 1990. To complete their lineup they recruited vocalist/guitarist Tomi Koivusaari and bassist Olli-Pekka Laine. They released a demo in 1991 called Disment of Soul. The demo was so successful in getting attention ...Read full biography
Tales From The Thousand Lakes
Released: 1994
Label: RELAPSE
Critics' Rating:
Bolder than The Karelian Isthmus and conceptually superior to later attempts at progressive but radio-friendly '90s metal, Tales From the Thousand Lakes might just be Amorphis' best recording. This record ...Read full review
The Karelian Isthmus
Released: 1992
Label: Relapse
Critics' Rating:
The Karelian Isthmus is one of the best early-'90s European death metal debuts. Amorphis previously issued some demos that were eventually combined into Privilege of Evil, but this 1992 release is the ...Read full review
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