"If AMORPHIS seemed to be wet behind the ears to you 30 years ago,
this powerfully produced revival will prove all sceptics at the time wrong."
METAL HAMMER GERMANY, Bianca Härtzsch
"What an enormously intensive performance in honour of this important record!"
ROCK HARD ITALY, Andrea Raffaldini
"...a successful, greatly raw sounding re-recording of a melodic death classic, lifted to new heights by vocalist Tomi Joutsen, who makes this opus more than just a simple addition to each and every AMORPHIS collection."
POWERMETAL.DE, Tobias Dahs
"AMORPHIS take over the stage masterfully as usual, and the high-quality production on top makes this release a must-have for every fan of the band."
AARDSCHOK (NL), Marlous de Jonge
"30-year old songs sound brand new, and if the actual record wouldn't have been released back in the days, this output would be contemporary. This is AMORPHIS on their still ongoing career peak delivering an impressive performance..."
TIME-FOR-METAL.EU, Kay Ledderer
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 both physically (CD+Blu-ray-digipak or coloured vinyl) and digitally or streamed now, here: https://amorphis.rpm.link/taleslive.
With 'Into Hiding,' a third chapter of this captivating live testimony has been launched to accompany the release. Join the celebrations over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3bc7Pkv-ba8
"'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.
