Amorphis is a Finnish metal band formed in the early 1990s, known for blending death metal roots with progressive, melodic, and folk-influenced elements. Originating from Finland, the group evolved from a harsher, growled vocal style and heavy riffing toward cleaner vocals, varied instrumentation, and more atmospheric arrangements, incorporating acoustic textures, synthesizers, and motifs drawn from Finnish folklore. Their work spans several stylistic shifts, encompassing death metal, progressive metal, and elements often labeled as folk or melodic metal, marked by melodic lead lines, dynamic song structures, and lyrical themes reflecting mythology and nature. Amorphis has maintained an active presence in the international metal scene across multiple decades.