Amon Amarth – Berserker (2019) – Review

Posted on 15 May 2019 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

Last updated on 10 July 2020

RockmusicRaider - Amon Amarth - Berserker - Album Cover Sometimes things just fit. At the time of the release of Berserker, Amon Amarth‘s 2019 epic, I was just reading the newest novel of Bernard Cornwell’s Viking series.

A perfect backdrop to a great story, whilst Johan Hegg growls about the English growing confused when faced with the berserkers of the Norse invaders. Back in time, way back in time.

And it is interesting how stamina and – for sure – authenticity will keep you on track with a style that did not change much over time. If anything, Amon Amarth will … [...] Click to raid more!

Amon Amarth – Jomsviking (2016) – Review

Posted on 10 April 2016 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

Last updated on 10 July 2020

RockmusicRaider Review - Amon Amarth - Jomsviking - Album Cover The music really fits the theme. Even if it bemoans times long past and a mythology long out of fashion. The Holy Roman Church usurped that top spot a considerable time ago, and with some bloody vengeance, too.

We are talking about the Vikings and their actions, famous for invasions, violence, and rape. This was a gore-laden time, but promising a lot of profit, if these marauders were victorious. And they have been, pretty much at every location, their little dragon boats could reach. Perhaps the most famous actions were the invasions of the … [...] Click to raid more!