Black Winter Day cover

Black Winter Day

Amorphis · 1995

16 min · 5 tracks · progressive metal · melodic death metal · folk metal

Melodic death metal meets Finnish folk elements, creating a haunting and atmospheric soundscape that captivates the listener.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting atmosphere with peaks
  • brief yet impactful listening experience
  • captivating melodic emotional shifts
  • immersive journey through folklore

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer album formats
  • seek constant high energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 31, 1995, 'Black Winter Day' is Amorphis's first EP following their acclaimed debut album 'The Karelian Isthmus'. At this juncture, the band was refining their unique blend of death-doom and folk metal, establishing themselves as innovators within the Finnish metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Insomnium· Swallow the Sun

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Black Winter Day 3:48
  • 2 Folk of the North 1:19
  • 3 Moon and Sun 3:35
  • 4 Moon and Sun, Part II: North’s Son 5:10
  • 5 Light My Fire 2:53

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