AMON AMARTH · Jomsviking | BLACK LP

Black vinyl with 2-sided poster and insert.

Background information about 'Jomsviking'

Amon Amarth delivers another crushing blow to the death metal scene with "Jomsviking", a concept album that weaves together Norse mythology and brutal melodic death metal in ways that'll make your ancestors proud. This Swedish powerhouse has crafted something truly special here - a narrative-driven journey through Viking lore that feels both epic and intensely personal. The band's signature blend of crushing riffs, thunderous drums, and Johan Hegg's commanding growls creates an atmosphere that's absolutely immersive, taking listeners on a voyage across blood-soaked seas and into the heart of ancient warrior culture.

What really sets this album apart is how Amon Amarth manages to balance their trademark aggression with moments of surprising melodic beauty, especially on tracks like "A Dream That Cannot Be" featuring Doro Pesch. The production is crystal clear, allowing every crushing guitar tone and thunderous drum hit to shine through while maintaining that raw, primal energy that makes Viking metal so compelling. Songs like "Raise Your Horns" and "The Way Of Vikings" showcase the band's ability to write anthemic choruses that'll have you singing along while simultaneously wanting to raid a monastery.

For fans of: Arch Enemy, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Ensiferum and Bathory

Track listing

A1. First Kill
A2. Wanderer
A3. On A Sea Of Blood
A4. One Against All
A5. Raise Your Horns
A6. The Way Of Vikings
B1. At Dawn's First Light
B2. One Thousand Burning Arrows
B3. Vengeance Is My Name
B4. A Dream That Cannot Be [Feat. Doro Pesch]
B5. Back On Northern Shores

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com