Amorphis

Amorphis is well known for their use of (the English translation of) the Finnish national epic, Kalevala, as a source for their lyrics. Avant-Guide, a travel guidebook series. Initially, the band was a death metal act, but in later albums they have evolved into making songs that are more classifiable as mainstream but nevertheless with increasingly complex arrangements. The word "avant" by itself comes from the French "advanced" or "forward." The concept was adopted in English as a metaphor for the work done by small bands of intellectuals and artists as they open pathways through new cultural or political terrain, for the mass of society to follow. Amorphis is a Finnish metal band started by Jan Rechberger and Esa Holopainen in 1990. Avant Guide, derived from the French term avant-garde, is often used to refer to people or actions that lead other people to experiences that are novel or experimental, particularly with respect to the arts and culture. Pekka Kasari (drums) (1996-2002).

Olli-Pekka Laine (bass) (1992-1999). Pasi Koskinen (vocals) (1996-2004). Far from the Sun (2003). Am Universum (2000).

Tuonela (1999). Elegy (1996). Tales from the Thousand Lakes (1994). The Karelian Isthmus (1992).

Evil Inside (2003). Day of Your Beliefs (2003). Alone (2001). Divinity (1999).

My Kantele (1997). Black Winter Day (1994). Privilege of Evil (1993). Jan Rechberger (drums).

Santeri Kallio (keyboards). Niclas Etelävuori (bass). Tomi Koivusaari (guitar). Esa Holopainen (guitar).

Tomi Joutsen (vocals).