Amorphis and Sólstafir

Finnish band Amorphis, formed in 1990 by Esa Holopainen and Jan Rechberger, evolved from death metal to a unique fusion of folk, prog, and melodic metal. Notable albums include "Tales from the Thousand Lakes" and "Queen of Time." Celebrated for their innovative sound, they've collaborated with Anneke van Giersbergen and more. Hits like "The Bee" and tour appearances have solidified their status in Nordic metal.