The 1999 album 'Tuonela' marked a significant shift for Amorphis, incorporating cleaner vocals and a more melodic, gothic-tinged metal sound that alienated some early fans but broadened their appeal.
- 'Tuonela' was the first Amorphis album to feature clean vocals exclusively, sung by Ville Valo of HIM on the track 'Summerboddy'.
- The album's title refers to the Finnish mythological underworld, Tuonela, the land of the dead.
- 'Tuonela' was released by Relapse Records, a label known for its extreme metal roster, on March 29, 1999.
Amorphis is a Finnish metal band from Helsinki, whose sound evolved from their early death metal roots to encompass progressive and gothic influences. By 1999, they had moved away from their death metal origins, seeking a more melodic and atmospheric sound.
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