New Amorphis samples

I like the new vocalist, much better than the previous, I know people who has heard the whole thing and says it's the best A they've heard in ages!
 
When I saw them in Philly a few months back, they seemed much more energized playing the older tunes on stage than the newer ones. The older tunes received a much better crowd response as well which prompted the vocalist to ask "so you guys really like the old stuff huh?" The crowd obviously cheered and the vocalist said "so do I".

I had a feeling based on that show that their next album would take a turn in a heavier direction. I'm really looking forward to it.
 
I'm not sure if I like this or not. It's certainly not bad, but I'll have to wait and hear the full tracks.
 
I saw them live earlier this year and they certainly sounded re-energized, and played a perfect setlist, equally divided between new and old...but judging by these tiny snippets, they may be still be wandering in search of a new direction...some hints of former glory can be detected though.
 
Dark One said:
When I saw them in Philly a few months back, they seemed much more energized playing the older tunes on stage than the newer ones. The older tunes received a much better crowd response as well which prompted the vocalist to ask "so you guys really like the old stuff huh?" The crowd obviously cheered and the vocalist said "so do I".
Yeah, after that show, I'm pretty curious to here the new disc. I'll pass on the samples until I get my hands on some high quality MP3s.

Zod
 
"Eclipse" tells the tale of Kullervo, the ill-fated "Kalevala" hero whose tragic childhood and ensuing struggle for a place in society result in despair, evil deeds and ultimate self-destruction. The lyrics are adapted from Kullervo's "Story" (1982, transl. Anselm Hollo), a play by Paavo Haavikko (b. 1931), one of Finland's most esteemed contemporary poets. Matching the dramatic twists and turns of the Kullervo saga, AMORPHIS' music evokes an encompassing range of emotions unmatched by any of their previous albums. From the surprising tenderness of the piano-dominated "House of Sleep", which was chosen as the first single, to the unbridled fury of "Perkele (The God of Fire)", the band intrepidly set out to explore a more diverse territory than ever on their eternal quest for the perfect melody. And be there no doubt about it: the growls are back with a vengeance!
Kalevala lyrics are back.