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The Re-Education of Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis

The Re-Education of Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis

Reflections on 20 years in Amorphis and 30 Years of Tales from the Thousand Lakes

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Jun 18, 2024
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In this exclusive interview, Tomi Joutsen, the iconic frontman of Amorphis, opens up about the band's upcoming summer festival tour, as well as his decision to take singing lessons to push his skills even further.

Tomi reflects on his 20-year tenure with Amorphis, the impact of "Tales from the 1000 Lakes", balancing life on tour with family responsibilities, the camaraderie within the band, and hints at what the future holds.

You can watch the full interview in the video above, or read the transcript (edited for clarity) below.

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