The Re-Education of Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis (Interview)

TRANSCRIPT (and a chance to support us!) AND PHOTOS: 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. 00:00:00 Cold Open 00:00:35 Preparing for tours 00:01:48 Singing lessons for Tomi 00:08:30 Growling vs. Clean Singing 00:10:00 Joining Amorphis 00:12:15 The vibe within Amorphis 00:14:40 Tales from 1000 Lakes 00:16:20 Tour life and family life 00:21:50 Microphones and dreadlocks