Under the Red Cloud cover

Under the Red Cloud

Amorphis · 2015

60 min · 12 tracks · progressive metal · melodic death metal · folk metal

Melodic death metal intertwines with Finnish folk influences, creating a rich tapestry of sound and emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for deep focus
  • gradual climaxes demand attention
  • rich emotional depth throughout
  • melodic explorations for reflection
  • immersive journey through sound

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Under the Red Cloud is Amorphis' twelfth studio album, released in 2015. This record followed their acclaimed 2013 release, Circle, and showcased the band's continued evolution within the melodic death metal genre. By this time, Amorphis had solidified their presence in the metal scene, blending progressive elements with traditional Finnish themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Opeth· Insomnium· Swallow the Sun

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Under the Red Cloud 5:33
  • 2 The Four Wise Ones 4:41
  • 3 Bad Blood 5:23
  • 4 The Skull 5:05
  • 5 Death of a King 5:14
  • 6 Sacrifice 3:56
  • 7 Dark Path 5:09
  • 8 Enemy at the Gates 5:07
  • 9 Tree of Ages 4:37
  • 10 White Night 5:15
  • 11 Come the Spring 3:27
  • 12 Winter’s Sleep 6:37

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