AMON AMARTH · Surtur Rising | BURGUNDY/ROYAL BLUE POPUP VINYL

Burgundy/royal blue marbled vinyl in deluxe pop up gatefold cover, limited to 1100 copies.

Background information about 'Surtur Rising'

Swedish melodic death metal titans Amon Amarth unleash another epic Norse saga with "Surtur Rising", an album that perfectly captures the band's signature blend of crushing brutality and soaring melodies. This release showcases the quintet at their most refined, delivering ten tracks of Viking-themed mayhem that feel both familiar and refreshingly dynamic. From the opening war cry of "War Of The Gods" to the apocalyptic finale "Doom Over Dead Man", Johan Hegg's commanding growls guide listeners through tales of ancient battles, mythological creatures, and the inevitable Ragnarök.

The production here is absolutely stellar, giving each instrument room to breathe while maintaining that wall of sound that makes Amon Amarth so devastating in live settings. The guitar work of Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg shines particularly bright, weaving intricate melodies around thunderous riffs that'll have you reaching for your battle axe. Tracks like "Destroyer Of The Universe" and "Wrath Of The Norsemen" showcase the band's ability to balance aggression with accessibility, making this album a perfect entry point for newcomers while satisfying longtime fans craving that authentic Viking metal experience.

For fans of: Arch Enemy, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Ensiferum and At The Gates

Track listing

A1. War Of The Gods
A2. Töcks's Taunt - Loke's Treachery Part II
A3. Destroyer Of The Universe
A4. Slaves Of Fear
A5. Live Without Regrets
B1. Tha Last Stand Of Frej
B2. For Victory Or Death
B3. Wrath Of The Norsemen
B4. A Beast Am I
B5. Doom Over Dead Man

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