AMORPHIS
present music video for swinging ‘Dancing Shadow’ single;
new album “Borderland” out next month
WATCH/STREAM/PURCHASE ‘DANCING SHADOW’
With ‘Dancing Shadow,’ Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS are proud to present the final audiovisual appetiser of their new studio album “Borderland” (September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music) before their stage comeback in just a few weeks. The song follows two superbly embraced singles, and is yet another hit out of the group’s sound forge as it’s blessed with all ingredients to get at least equally well-received by the worldwide music community.
Thoughtful verses remind of the uncertain times in everyone’s lives to make fans escape from this dejecting state of mind into the suffusing light of the moon which shines through the darkest of all woods. But to contrast the song’s depth, AMORPHIS successfully crossed the genre ‘borderland’ resulting in an irresistible track full of twisting moments. ‘Dancing Shadow’ finally closes on its peak – before you just have to play it from the beginning over and over again.
“The working title for ‘Dancing Shadow’ was ‘Disco Tiger.’ Musically it represents catchiness and hooks that have been familiar elements within our music for a long time. Sound-wise it came out pretty fresh and even modern. I bet this song will shake your legs on the dance floor – in a METAL disco, of course,” states guitarist Esa Holopainen.
Drummer Jan Rechberger adds: “With ‘Dancing Shadow,’ we stepped into completely new territory. For a band with over three decades behind us, that kind of reinvention feels meaningful.”
Like its predecessor ‘Bones,’ AMORPHIS’ latest single has also been visualised under the aegis of Patric Ullaeus, and takes fans of the band into a black-and-white dominated setting, highlighting the piece’s core message in a captivating way.
Watch the official ‘Dancing Shadow’ video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Stream the single: https://amorphis.rpm.link/
Pre-order (excl. box-set & more) / pre-save “Borderland”:
https://amorphis.rpm.link/
Hansen Studios (Jacob Hansen, Denmark; VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, PRIMAL FEAR etc.) were the destination of choice in late 2024 and early 2025 to track “Borderland.” The album artwork was designed by Dutch artist Marald Van Haasteren (METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, KVELERTAK, ALCEST etc.) while long-time partner Pekka Kainulainen once again wrote the album’s meaningful lyrics.
More from “Borderland”:
‘Light And Shadow’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
‘Bones’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
AMORPHIS live:
20.09.2025 TR Istanbul – Bosphorus Metal Fest
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 *LOW TICKETS*
12.10.2025 DE Munich – Zenith
14.10.2025 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
15.10.2025 AT Vienna – Gasometer *LOW TICKETS*
17.10.2025 DE Berlin – Columbiahalle *LOW TICKETS*
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 *LOW TICKETS*
25.10.2025 ES Madrid – Palacio Vistalegre
27.10.2025 FR Paris – Zénith *LOW TICKETS*
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 *LOW TICKETS*
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 *LOW TICKETS*
13.11.2025 DK Copenhagen – Poolen
14.11.2025 DE Hanover – Swiss Life Hall *LOW TICKETS*
15.11.2025 DE Dusseldorf – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
“Borderland” Tour 2025
Presented by Grey Beard Concerts & Management
28./29.11.2025 FI Jyväskylä – John Smith Frozen
05.12.2025 FI Ikaalinen – Spa & Resort
06.12.2025 FI Kempele – Zemppi Areena
12.12.2025 FI Lappeenranta – Saimaan Rauha
13.12.2025 FI Kajaani – Kajaani Halli
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
29.01. – 02.02.2026 US Miami, FL – 70,000 Tons of Metal
Info & Tickets: https://amorphis.net/tour
About AMORPHIS
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 are:
Tomi Joutsen | vocals
Esa Holopainen | guitars
Tomi Koivusaari | guitars
Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass
Santeri Kallio | keys
Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion
More from AMORPHIS:
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About Reigning Phoenix Music
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. RPM’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success.
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