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

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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.

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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