Amorphis bassist Olli-Pekka Laine has been forced to sit out the band’s immediate European touring plans due to a family matter. In a statement issued this morning, October 03rd, Laine explained the situation, offering:
“Dear friends,
To my regret, I have to announce that due to compelling family reasons, I will not be joining Amorphis on the upcoming European tour.
Fortunately, and to everyone’s delight, our good friend and fantastic bassist Victor Brandt will be stepping in. Huge thanks to Victor, don’t miss the opportunity to see him perform live with Amorphis!
As things stand, I will return to the lineup on November 29, 2025, when we kick off the Finnish leg of our tour supporting the new Borderland album.
Thank you for your understanding, see you soon at the shows.
–Oppu“
As mentioned above, Victor Brant (Dimmu Borgir, ex-Entombed, etc.) will be filling in for the trek. That tour will find the Finnish progressive metal band out with Swedish melodic death metal outfit Arch Enemy headlining Eluveitie and Gatecreeper will serve as the openers.
10/10 Stuttgart, GER – Schleyerhalle
10/11 Frankfurt, GER – Jahrhunderthalle
10/12 Munich, GER – Zenith
10/14 Budapest, HUN – Barba Negra
10/15 Vienna, AUT – Gasometer
10/17 Berlin, GER – Columbiahalle
10/18 Prague, CZE – Sportovni Hala Fortuna
10/19 Gliwice, POL – PreZero Arena
10/21 Zurich, SWI – The Hall
10/22 Milan, ITA – Alcatraz
10/23 Lyon, FRA – Radiant Bellevue
10/25 Madrid, SPA – Vistalegre
10/27 Paris, FRA – Zenith
10/28 Amsterdam, NET – AFAS Live
10/30 Wolverhampton, UK – Civic Hall
10/31 Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
11/01 London, UK – Eventim Apollo
11/03 Esch-sur-Alzette, LUX – Rockhal
11/04 Brussels, BEL – Ancienne Belgique
11/05 Leipzig, GER – Haus Auensee
11/07 Gothenburg, SWE – Partille Arena
11/08 Stockholm, SWE – Annexet
11/10 Helsinki, FIN – Ice Hall
11/12 Oslo, NOR – Sentrum Scene
11/13 Copenhagen, DEN – Poolen
11/14 Hannover, GER – Swiss Life Hall
11/15 Dusseldorf, GER – Mitsubishi Electric Hall
