AMON AMARTH · Surtur Rising | CD

CD in jewelcase.

Background information about 'Surtur Rising'

Amon Amarth delivers another crushing blow to the melodic death metal scene with "Surtur Rising", their eighth studio album that perfectly captures the band's signature blend of Norse mythology and devastating metal prowess. The Swedish vikings have crafted ten tracks of pure Nordic fury, weaving tales of gods, warriors, and apocalyptic battles with the kind of melodic brutality that has made them legends in the metal world. From the opening assault of "War Of The Gods" to the epic finale of "Doom Over Dead Man", this album showcases the band's ability to balance crushing heaviness with memorable melodies that'll have you raising your drinking horn in salute.

The production on "Surtur Rising" is absolutely stellar, giving every instrument the space it needs to shine while maintaining that wall of sound that makes Amon Amarth so devastating in both studio and live settings. Johan Hegg's growls are as commanding as ever, painting vivid pictures of mythological warfare while the twin guitar attack of Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg delivers riff after crushing riff. The rhythm section locks everything down tight, creating the perfect foundation for these tales of Norse legend to unfold. This is melodic death metal at its finest - accessible enough for newcomers but brutal enough to satisfy longtime fans.

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

Track listing

1. War Of The Gods
2. Töcks's Taunt - Loke's Treachery Part II
3. Destroyer Of The Universe
4. Slaves Of Fear
5. Live Without Regrets
6. The Last Stand Of Frej
7. For Victory Or Death
8. Wrath Of The Norsemen
9. A Beast Am I
10. Doom Over Dead Man

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