Exactly 30 years after its original release, Finnish metal icons Amorphis are proud to celebrate the anniversary of their milestone ‘Tales From The Thousand Lakes’ with a unique live edition of the record, which represents an essential collector’s item for every Amorphis connoisseur.
The magic of this work, grandly transferred onto the stage of Helsinki, Finland‘s Tavastia Club, shows the band in their full glory: powerful, passionate and unforgettable. ‘Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)‘ is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) and can be ordered physically (CD+Blu-ray-digipak or coloured vinyl), digitally or streamed now, here.
Watch the performance of Into Hiding, below:
“‘Into Hiding’ had a working title, ‘Rintamäkeläiset,’ as its opening melody reminds one of an old Finnish TV series,” recalls lead guitarist Esa Holopainen. “The song itself became very popular and is still a crucial part of our setlist. No wonder as it’s a great mixture of an old Finnish TV score, death metal, Arabic vibes, and Black Sabbath. And you can’t go wrong with a song that includes a bass guitar solo!”
Performing an iconic album in its entirety, front to back in the chronological order, is an extraordinary moment. It captures a time long gone, a point in our lives we will never forget. For who can say they weren’t forever changed after listening to the breathtaking and spiritual beauty that is “Tales From The Thousand Lakes”? With their second album, Amorphis erected a monument to Finnish mythology, nature and music, as touching, inspiring and nurturing today as it was back in 1994.
“Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)” manifests Amorphis‘ unparalleled dynamism and artistic uniqueness, and sets new standards in terms of brilliance and intensity. Rarely has the raw power and emotional depth of a live performance been captured so authentically as on this sonic memento and extraordinary concert film.
‘Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)’ Track Listing:
01. Thousand Lakes
02. Into Hiding
03. The Castaway
04. First Doom
05. Black Winter Day
06. Drowned Maid
07. In The Beginning
08. Forgotten Sunrise
09. To Father’s Cabin
10. Magic And Mayhem
11. Vulgar Necrolatry
12. My Kantele
