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Amorphis bassist Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine will sit out the band’s remaining shows this year due to personal reasons, with Pyry Hanski stepping in for the upcoming dates.
Laine shared the news in an update from the band, making clear that his absence is temporary and that he plans to return to Amorphis early next year.
“Due to personal reasons, I will be stepping aside from touring duties for the remainder of the year,” Laine said.
“The low end remains in the best possible hands, however. Our great friend and phenomenal bassist Pyry Hanski will step in to handle bass duties for the upcoming dates. Please give him a warm welcome and make sure to catch the shows!
“I will rejoin the ranks early next year. Thank you all for your continuous support and understanding.”
Hanski also commented on joining Amorphis for the remainder of their 2026 touring schedule.
“It’s a true honor to help out and jump in for the upcoming shows,” he said. “Huge thanks to Oppu and the guys for trusting me with this. Needless to say, I’m beyond excited and can’t wait to see you all on the road!”
Amorphis have a busy stretch of touring ahead, including their North American co-headlining run with Insomnium in November and December, with Hinayana supporting.
Tour Dates:
November 17 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
November 18 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Beanfield
November 19 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
November 20 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
November 21 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
November 23 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
November 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
November 25 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
November 27 – Denver, CO – The Gothic Theatre
November 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
November 30 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
December 1 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
December 2 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
December 4 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
December 5 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
December 6 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
December 8 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
December 9 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
December 11 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
December 12 – Jacksonville, FL – The Albatross
December 13 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
December 15 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club
December 16 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
December 18 – Reading, PA – Reverb
December 19 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Photo by Sam Jamsen
