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Sounds | Amorphis - Bones

Met Bones heeft Amorphis gewoonweg een regelrechte banger afgeleverd. Finland's finest staan al meer dan dertig jaar garant voor kwalitatieve metal, waarbij ze ondanks een aantal succesvolle stijlveranderingen steeds hun eigen sound behielden en nog geen slecht album afleverden. Op Bones, de tweede single van hun vijftiende album, verliest de groep geen tijd: de riffs, keyboardpartijen en harsh vocals (BONES!) vliegen je onmiddellijk rond de oren.


Traditiegetrouw heeft het nummer een ijzersterke compositie met aandacht voor wisselingen in tempo en toon, waarbij harsh en clean vocals elkaar perfect aanvullen. Meer nog dan in al hun eerdere werk, hoor ik in dit nummer iets anders. Durf ik het te zeggen… hitgevoeligheid?

 


Borderland verschijnt op 26 september 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.



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AMORPHIS have released their new single ‘Bones,’ a powerful preview of their upcoming album “Borderland,” set for release on September 26, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. In contrast to the album’s first single, ‘Light And Shadow,’ which showcased a more uplifting tone, ‘Bones’ dives into darker, heavier territory. Emerging from the mythical depths of Finland’s thousand lakes, the track delivers thunderous riffs and Eastern-tinged strings and keys, creating a dense, textured soundscape. Despite its intensity, the song allows space for moments of hope, culminating in a cathartic chorus driven by Tomi Joutsen’s soaring clean vocals. Lyrically, ‘Bones’ reflects the struggle for survival faced by Finland’s ancestors, adding depth and weight to its sonic force.


“As a starting point, I wanted to prove that even a keyboard player can create an AMORPHIS song which is based on a heavy riff, and to everyone's surprise, ‘Bones’ turned out to be the heaviest “Borderland” song,” reveals keyboardist Santeri Kallio.


‘Bones’ also arrives with the first music video from “Borderland,” directed by Patric Ullaeus, who has previously helmed several AMORPHIS videos including ‘The Moon’ and ‘Wanderer.’ Known for his cinematic style, Ullaeus has also worked with other major names in the metal scene such as IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, PRIMAL FEAR, and many more.


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