Video: We Rule The Waves by Amon Amarth!

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RMR already crewed two of Amon Amarth’s mighty warparties, Jomsviking and Berserker. Both records were – unsurprisingly – typical handiwork of one Johan Hegg, albeit with a rusty bite and action galore.

Now, their 2022 piece, The Great Heathen Army, sailed right past RMR’s tiny shark-infested island. Back into the swamp, it was sent, where strange records slither unchecked. And it was the dime-a-dozen type of delivery that did it. Sure, you’ll find sturdy metal of the type the Amon Amarth crowd will relish. But it felt – generic, even for a Viking Metal piece.

So, … [...] Click to raid more!

Amon Amarth – Berserker (2019) – Review

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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 serve as a dead-certain value in [...] Click to raid more!

Amon Amarth – Jomsviking (2016) – Review

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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 with promise for 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 British Isles. Back when [...] Click to raid more!