Amorphis bassist Olli-Pekka Laine to Miss European Tour; Victor Brandt to Step in

Amorphis bassist Olli-Pekka Laine has announced he will sit out the band’s upcoming European trek due to family reasons. The run supports Amorphis’ new album, Borderland, released September 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

In a statement issued October 3 via the band’s social mediaLaine said: “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.”

The European tour — where Amorphis are serving as special guests for Arch Enemy, with additional support from Eluveite and Gatecreeper — launches October 10 in Stuttgart, Germany and wraps November 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Laine is scheduled to rejoin Amorphis on November 29 for the Finnish leg of the tour. Catch Amorphis at one of their many tour dates below.

10/10 Stuttgart, Germany Schleyerhalle
10/11 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Century Hall
10/12 Munich, Germany Zenith
10/14 Budapest, Hungary Barba Negra
10/15 Vienna, Austria Raiffeisen Halle in the Gasometer
10/17 Berlin, Germany Columbiahalle
10/18 Capital City Prague, Czechia Sports Hall
10/19 Gliwice, Poland President Arena Gliwice
10/21 Dübendorf, Switzerland the Hall
10/22 Milan, Italy Alcatraz
10/23 Lyon, France the radiant
10/25 Madrid, Spain Vistalegre Palacio
10/27 Paris, France Zenith Paris – La Villette
10/28 Amsterdam, Netherlands AFAS Live
10/30 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Wolverhampton Civic Hall
10/31 Manchester, United Kingdom O2 Apollo Manchester
11/1 London, United Kingdom Eventim Apollo
11/3 Esch-Sio-Alzette, Luxembourg Rockhal
11/4 Brussels, Belgium Ancier Belgium
11/5 Leipzig, Germany Haus Auensee
11/7 Partille, Sweden Partille Arena
11/8 Stockholm, Sweden Annexet
11/10 Helsinki, Finland Helsinki Ice Hall
11/12 Oslo, Norway Center Scene
11/13 Copenhagen, Denmark Pool
11/14 Hannover, Germany Swiss Life Hall
11/15 Dusseldorf, Germany Mitsubishi Electric HALLE
11/29 Jyväskylä, Finland John Smith Frozen 2025
12/5 Ikaalinen, Finland Ikaalinen spa
12/6 Kempele, Finland Zemppi Arena Oy
12/12 Lappeenranta, Finland Holiday Club Saimaa Arena
12/13 Kajaani, Finland Kajaanihalli
12/18 Tampere, Finland Tampere Freight Station
12/19 Seinäjoki, Finland Rhythmikorjaamo Oy
12/20 Turku, Finland Logomo Oy
12/27 Lahti, Finland Möysän Musaklubi
12/31 Karjalohja, Finland Lohja Spa & Resort
1/29 Miami, United States 70000TONS OF METAL 2026
7/30 Râșnov, Romania Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2026
8/5 Jaroměř, Czech Republic Brutal Assault 2026
8/6 Kortrijk, Belgium Alcatraz 2026
8/6 Obermehler, Germany Party.San Metal Open Air 2026
8/12 Wittelshofen, Germany Summer Breeze Open Air 2026
8/13 Sulingen, Germany Reload Festival 2026