“Borderland” is the fifteenth studio album by Finnish metal band Amorphis, released in 2025. The album marks the band’s first collaboration with Danish producer Jacob Hansen, known for his powerful and precise production style. Once again, the lyrics were written by Pekka Kainulainen, while the album artwork was created by Dutch artist Marald Van Haasteren. Musically, “Borderland” continues Amorphis’ tradition of blending melodic depth with progressive structures and atmospheric heaviness. The band’s signature fusion of folk-inspired melodies, melodic death metal intensity, and progressive metal sophistication is fully realized in this release. This edition is presented on double gold-coloured 12-inch vinyl and housed in a gatefold sleeve. It includes an 8-page booklet with lyrics and two bonus tracks, making it a premium collector’s edition. The stereo pressing delivers rich dynamics and clarity suited for both audiophiles and devoted fans. Founded in 1990 by Jan Rechberger and Esa Holopainen, Amorphis has evolved through multiple stylistic phases. Their debut album was rooted in death metal, while later releases incorporated Finnish folk influences and death-doom elements. Beginning with the album “Elegy,” progressive rock influences became more prominent, and clean vocals were introduced alongside growls. The band frequently draws lyrical inspiration from Finnish folklore, including the epic “Kalevala,” establishing a distinct cultural and musical identity. Product Details – Format: 2 × 12" Vinyl (LP), Coloured Vinyl – Release Type: Studio Album – Year of Release: 2025 – Original Release Year: 2025 – Condition: New – Sound: Stereo – Label: Reigning Phoenix Music – Genres: Metal – Styles: Folk Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Progressive Metal – Country of Release: European Union – Country of Manufacture: European Union – Barcode: 4251981706351 – Catalog Number: 1.0143 – Packaging: Gatefold – Number of Discs: 2 – Special Features: Gold Coloured Vinyl, 8-page Booklet, 2 Bonus Tracks – Weight (with packaging): 0.7 kg