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Halo

Amorphis · 2022

116 min · 22 tracks · progressive metal · melodic death metal · folk metal

A rich tapestry of melodic death metal layered with folk influences and atmospheric soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 11, 2022, 'Halo' marks Amorphis's thirteenth studio album, following their celebrated record 'Queen of Time' from 2018. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as a leading force in the melodic death metal genre while continuing to explore new musical territories and thematic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Insomnium· Swallow the Sun
If this clicks, go next to
Queen of Time — Continues the blend of melodic elements and atmospheric soundscapes from Halo.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Northwards".

Disc 1

  • 1 Northwards Start here 5:30
  • 2 On the Dark Waters 4:47
  • 3 The Moon 5:57
  • 4 Windmane 4:49
  • 5 A New Land 4:36
  • 6 When the Gods Came 4:56
  • 7 Seven Roads Come Together 5:38
  • 8 War 5:24
  • 9 Halo 4:40
  • 10 The Wolf 4:36
  • 11 My Name Is Night 4:43
  • 12 The River Song 4:29

Disc 2

  • 1 Death of a King 6:42
  • 2 Sacrifice 4:07
  • 3 Amongst Stars 4:59
  • 4 Sky Is Mine 4:37
  • 5 Message in the Amber 6:48
  • 6 Her Alone 6:54
  • 7 The Castaway 5:57
  • 8 Grain of Sand 4:59
  • 9 Hopeless Days 5:46
  • 10 We Accursed 5:10

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