The 2013 album 'Circle' saw Amorphis continuing their exploration of melodic doom metal, featuring lyrical themes drawn from Finnish mythology and a polished production style. This release solidified their established sound while appealing to their dedicated fanbase.
- Circle was produced by Peter Tagtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) and recorded at Sweden's Abyss studio.
- The album's lyrical themes were inspired by the Finnish epic poem 'Kalevala', continuing a trend of mythological concept albums for the band.
- Upon release, Circle charted in several European countries, reaching number 10 in their native Finland and number 31 in Germany.
Amorphis is a Finnish band formed in 1990, initially playing melodic death metal before evolving to incorporate progressive and folk metal elements into their sound. By 2013, they had established themselves as prominent figures in the European melodic metal scene, known for their thematic concept albums.
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