# AMORPHIS Release Crushing Second Single ‘Bones’ From Upcoming BORDERLAND Album **New Music** — On Your Markus **Published:** 17 July 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/amorphis-release-crushing-second-single-bones-from-upcoming-borderland-album/ --- **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. ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27364/image002-8.jpg) *“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. Pre-order (**excl. box-set & more**) / pre-save ***BORDERLAND***: **[https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderlandPR](https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderlandPR)** **Hansen Studios** (Jacob Hansen, Denmark; **VOLBEAT**, **AMARANTHE**, **PRIMAL FEAR** etc.) were the destination of choice in late 2024 and early 2025 to track **“Borderland.”**The album artwork was designed by Dutch artist **Marald Van Haasteren** (**METALLICA**, **BLACK SABBATH**, **KVELERTAK**, **ALCEST** etc.) while long-time partner **Pekka Kainulainen** once again wrote the album’s meaningful lyrics. **More from *****BORDERLAND:*** **About AMORPHIS** With **“Borderland,”** the title of the album couldn’t have been chosen more fittingly. Throughout their career, spanning over more than three decades, **AMORPHIS** — **Tomi Joutsen** (vocals), **Esa Holopainen** (guitars), **Tomi Koivusaari** (guitars), **Olli-Pekka Laine** (bass), **Santeri Kallio** (keyboards) & **Jan Rechberger** (drums & percussion) — have been an ever-evolving act, wandering on an exciting boundary-pushing path. From their sinister death metal debut **Karelian Isthmus ** over genre-defining mid-90s melodic death works like **Tales From The Thousand Lakes** and **Elegy **as well as the melodic 2000’s grandeur of **Eclipse** or **Skyforger** to records combining the very best of all prior eras to refreshing new soundscapes (f.e. **Under The Red Cloud** or **Queen Of Time**): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success. With 2022’s ***Halo,*** the Finn’s were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again: The album marked **AMORPHIS**’ sixth no. 1 album in Finland, even cracked the top 3 of the official German album chart, and last but not least the sextet took home two awards from the prestigious **Emma Gaala** (“Band of the Year” & “Export of the Year”). ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27365/image003-2.png) The impact of **“Halo”** became a driving force for what’s to come. Rather than rushing into a follow-up, the band chose to step back from live performances and focus fully on their next chapter. The result is ***Borderland***** **– a meticulously crafted opus that builds on their celebrated recent era, while seamlessly weaving in new, timely elements. It’s a bold, organic continuation of their journey, shaped by experience and guided by vision. **AMORPHIS are:** Tomi Joutsen | vocals Esa Holopainen | guitars Tomi Koivusaari | guitars Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass Santeri Kallio | keys Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion More from **AMORPHIS:** **[amorphis.net](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=3a68c88bbb054415&acc=akc4Y2QwaDBCSkxOSWphZjArYnBGVDU4T0tLbmN3azZibUorclpEMThSMD0%3D)**** | ****[Facebook](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=f06d1e23d97dba12&acc=enRScEhnQmIyYkczZ0VYMUZjakdmZEdCczRJbFlLckpZQ3o1MHN6RG0ycmF5U2NoeGhYa1R2eXF6WE9McmVSZQ%3D%3D)**** | ****[Instagram](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=a96074ff3ce63735&acc=RTdKT2QvS3VXYW1TZ0dGeTkzdWJNSlpObGR4TGp0U1k0NHd1SHNwS3VXd0VyaUdPUmZJdWJieFViWFRZSDl0MA%3D%3D)**** | ****[Threads](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=e5d15800c92b524b&acc=SFZIUVEzT1ZqVUlLUnJvV0xVV2R6UUMwZHV5UlJXb1pIS21aZGxEN2VwK09oclYwcVdoUzZoNE5GWEx4cWpwSA%3D%3D)**** | ****[TikTok](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=cca35b97a4aed656&acc=dXJwcDZJbUJNekZIeUtUM2tHd0luZEVnWjFLYTlEN3VxWTVCeXJDdkU4UDRXL1FwOHFMaG5QWWZ0MlgxQWVMeQ%3D%3D)** **[X](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=5b0eecb85baefa1e&acc=ZkRTNk1xMU5qNVF0ek9tQXJsNm1hVGwxaWh0MlFDL3FkVmlmSU0vbk03MD0%3D)**** | ****[YouTube](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=3e962ae6c34eb742&acc=Y3JwdndLTXkyREIvb3NaV1FibXJSZmREalY4WTNBcmMzZ2M3SFkzZkQyaVUzc2l5NWp2TU5abXNTOE1CUjVvcA%3D%3D)**** | ****[Spotify](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=6e0e5c56e383d6b0&acc=NHZYK0hzWk1WYXNrVUYvNzhTQ1UyRU5mZjFDYjJpcGJKbDRXS3QvYUhlNnFJSVVzb3lNSnoxOUx1aldSWCtCY3BTMFZrNFd4b01mVHRuakhveVFrTXZYWnVFSGcwTzVpSk5NVllVenF2QVpUZ2N3QTI2cjZiVzVUNm1PVFBMdHU%3D)**** | ****[Apple Music](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=9fc977139d9fb01c&acc=SjJmMGxyRno5OXEwcURRM0N6VHgzSjRzV0FLUEdPOHVoMEhuRFlsQTJNeHR1Rk9lTTJPeXpqMnNvazF2NUJqY1gyVTVDK0lJQ0F2ZVk2UW1YTW9yTHc9PQ%3D%3D)**** | ****[RPM](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10549209&checkcode=555e27a12aa9b288&urlcc=3378a6204b4b8692&acc=RGd1RGttVjd4cXJETHZQN0Jmb2RQQ2RZMnMvM1dnSkxmcFVUT1daVEppMndza1VRc1Jnd0dKVHlvTXZyNHRmbnJESVMxcUVkUnluNHFXTUdFdUR5amc9PQ%3D%3D)** ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/27366/image005-1.png)