AMON AMARTH - Versus The World · BLACK LP

Black vinyl in matte sleeve with insert and poster, mastered for vinyl.

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Amon Amarth delivered one of their most crushing statements with "Versus The World", an album that perfectly captures the Swedish death metal titans at their most ferocious and melodically brilliant. This is the sound of Viking warriors charging into battle, with every riff forged in the fires of Valhalla and every drumbeat echoing like thunder across ancient battlefields. The album showcases the band's incredible ability to blend crushing brutality with soaring melodies that stick in your head for days, creating an epic soundscape that feels both ancient and timelessly heavy.

From the opening salvo of "Death In Fire" to the apocalyptic finale of "...And Soon The World Will Cease To Be", this record demonstrates why Amon Amarth became the undisputed kings of melodic death metal. Johan Hegg's growls are absolutely devastating, telling tales of Norse mythology with the conviction of a true skald, while the twin guitar attack creates some of the most memorable riffs in the genre's history. The production strikes that perfect balance between raw power and clarity, allowing every instrument to shine while maintaining the crushing weight that makes this album so devastating.

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

Track listing

A1. Death In Fire
A2. For The Stabwounds In Our Backs
A3. Where Silent Gods Stand Guard
A4. Vs The World
A5. Across The Rainbow Bridge
B1. Down The Slopes Of Death
B2. Thousand Years Of Oppression
B3. Bloodshed
B4. ...And Soon The World Will Cease To Be

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