Amorphis have finally finished recording their upcoming new studio album, entitled »Queen Of Time«. The record is scheduled for a May 18th release.

In comparison to its predecessor, »Under The Red Cloud« (2015), the album will include the use of real strings, flutes, orchestral arrangements and even choirs! In addition, this will be the first time that people will be able to hear their lyricist Artist Pekka Kainulainen on the album as he contributes a speech in Finnish.

The album was once again produced by the famous Jens Bogren (OPETH, AMON AMARTH, KREATOR, and many others).

The cover artwork, which was created once again by French artist Jean ”Valnoir” Simoulin from Metastazis, captures the feeling of the lyrics and the music.

»Queen Of Time« will be also the first album with their old/new bass player Olli-Pekka 'Oppu' Laine following the departure of Niclas Etelävuori in 2017

Amorphis have released a lyric video for "Brother And Sister", the title track of their shape vinyl single, available via Nuclear Blast. The single, limited to 666 copies, can be ordered here

Keyboarder Santeri Kallio recently commented: "Two great songs from Queen Of Time sessions in vinyl which is great. Atmospherical 'Brother And Sister' and majestic prog-driven 'As Mountains Crumble' were also good candidates for the Queen Of Time album final tracklist, but in the final run ended up as an album bonus tracks to give a special edge for different releases. With this release it is great to see these songs get more attention they deserve."