AMON AMARTH · The Great Heathen Army | CD BOX SET

Heavy special edition box set with digipak edition, puzzle (1000 pieces), metal bottle opener, patch, collector cards and poster.

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Amon Amarth returns with their thunderous eleventh studio album, delivering another crushing chapter in their saga of Norse mythology and Viking warfare. "The Great Heathen Army" sees the Swedish melodic death metal titans at their most refined yet brutal, weaving tales of ancient battles and Nordic legends with their signature blend of soaring melodies and punishing riffs. The album opens with the arena-ready anthem "Get In the Ring", immediately establishing the band's intent to conquer both stages and stereos worldwide. The title track stands as a monument to their songwriting prowess, while tracks like "Heidrun" and "Oden Owns You All" showcase their ability to balance accessibility with uncompromising heaviness.

The album's crown jewel arrives with "Saxons and Vikings", featuring a guest appearance from Saxon's legendary vocalist Biff Byford, creating an epic collision of metal generations that feels both historic and immediate. Throughout the nine tracks, Johan Hegg's commanding growls guide listeners through tales of "Dawn of Norsemen" and "The Serpent's Trail", while the dual guitar assault of Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg delivers some of their most memorable hooks to date. The rhythm section of Ted Lundström and Jocke Wallgren provides the thunderous foundation that makes each battle cry feel genuinely earth-shaking.

For fans of: Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, Insomnium, At the Gates and Unleashed

Other Versions

DIGIPAK CD · 9,99 € BLACK LP · 21,99 € FURR OFF WHITE MARBLED LP · 25,99 € BLOOD RED LP · Sold out

Track listing

1. Get In the Ring
2. The Great Heathen Army
3. Heidrun
4. Oden Owns You All
5. Find a Way or Make One
6. Dawn of Norsemen
7. Saxons and Vikings (feat. Biff Byford)
8. Skagul Rides With Me
9. The Serpent's Trail

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