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ALYSON AVENUE “Changes” /CD/
- Product Code: Avenue 11 11 0031
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€ 11.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 119
The third full-length album by the Swedish Melodic Hard Rock/Metal band.
Alyson Avenue is the female fronted band formed during the late ’90s, which arguably contributed to the resurgence of melodic Rock/AOR in the new millennium. Alyson Avenue put out two albums, "Presence Of Mind" in 2000 and "Omega" in 2004, both featuring Anette Olzon on lead vocals who shortly after exited the line up to join Finnish Metal stars Nightwish. With the addition of a male vocalist the members of Alyson Avenue re-grouped under the band-name of Second Heat releasing a self-titled debut before disbanding.
2011 finally sees the release of the new studio album "Changes" by Alyson Avenue now fronted by female vocalist Arabella Vitanic. To be accurate, founders Niclas Olson (keyboards) and Thomas Loyska (bass) put this latest line-up together in 2008; having toured and recorded extensively over the past three years so a full-length album was more than anticipated.
From the opening track, it becomes clear that line up is adamant in recreating the original Alyson Avenue sound established in the previous two albums, which also applies to the lead vocals. Arabella’s singing is practically identical in style and sound to Olzon. So upon first play it all sounds like the original line up Alyson Avenue.
"Changes", as a whole, bares the same high quality standards as the previous two albums in terms of songwriting and performance. In terms of production, "Changes" clearly raises the bar for Alyson Avenue as it is by far the best sounding of the three albums after all the material is mixed and co-produced by Chris Laney an authority in Melodic Rock engineering.
Album includes guest appearances by Anette Olzon (Ex-Nightwish, Ex-Alyson Avenue), Michael Bormann (Ex-Jaded Heart, Charade, BISS), Rob Marcello (Danger Danger, Marcello - Vestry), Fredrik Bergh (Street Talk, Bloodbound), Tommy Stråhle and Mike Andersson (Cloudscape, Planet Alliance).
Overall, "Changes" signifies a new chapter in Alyson Avenue’s history which is not dissimilar to the artistic direction of their past. "Changes" is a faithful continuation of the sound the band shaped a decade ago; therefore under no circumstances will this album alienate long-term fans of the band.
For fans of female fronted AOR/Melodic Hard Rock, "Changes" is nothing less than essential!!
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2011 (Avenue 11 11 0031). Made in Germany. Pressed in Spain. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Liar 4:13
2. Will I Make Love 4:18
3. Changes 3:51
4. Amazing Days 3:57
5. Don't Know If Love Is Alive 4:37
6. Fallen 4:08
7. Into The Fire 4:41
8. I Will Be Waiting 3:37
9. I'll Cry For You 3:54
10. Somewhere 4:16
11. Always Keep On Loving You 4:10
Total playing time: 45:42
Alyson Avenue is the female fronted band formed during the late ’90s, which arguably contributed to the resurgence of melodic Rock/AOR in the new millennium. Alyson Avenue put out two albums, "Presence Of Mind" in 2000 and "Omega" in 2004, both featuring Anette Olzon on lead vocals who shortly after exited the line up to join Finnish Metal stars Nightwish. With the addition of a male vocalist the members of Alyson Avenue re-grouped under the band-name of Second Heat releasing a self-titled debut before disbanding.
2011 finally sees the release of the new studio album "Changes" by Alyson Avenue now fronted by female vocalist Arabella Vitanic. To be accurate, founders Niclas Olson (keyboards) and Thomas Loyska (bass) put this latest line-up together in 2008; having toured and recorded extensively over the past three years so a full-length album was more than anticipated.
From the opening track, it becomes clear that line up is adamant in recreating the original Alyson Avenue sound established in the previous two albums, which also applies to the lead vocals. Arabella’s singing is practically identical in style and sound to Olzon. So upon first play it all sounds like the original line up Alyson Avenue.
"Changes", as a whole, bares the same high quality standards as the previous two albums in terms of songwriting and performance. In terms of production, "Changes" clearly raises the bar for Alyson Avenue as it is by far the best sounding of the three albums after all the material is mixed and co-produced by Chris Laney an authority in Melodic Rock engineering.
Album includes guest appearances by Anette Olzon (Ex-Nightwish, Ex-Alyson Avenue), Michael Bormann (Ex-Jaded Heart, Charade, BISS), Rob Marcello (Danger Danger, Marcello - Vestry), Fredrik Bergh (Street Talk, Bloodbound), Tommy Stråhle and Mike Andersson (Cloudscape, Planet Alliance).
Overall, "Changes" signifies a new chapter in Alyson Avenue’s history which is not dissimilar to the artistic direction of their past. "Changes" is a faithful continuation of the sound the band shaped a decade ago; therefore under no circumstances will this album alienate long-term fans of the band.
For fans of female fronted AOR/Melodic Hard Rock, "Changes" is nothing less than essential!!
Avenue Of Allies Music, 2011 (Avenue 11 11 0031). Made in Germany. Pressed in Spain. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Liar 4:13
2. Will I Make Love 4:18
3. Changes 3:51
4. Amazing Days 3:57
5. Don't Know If Love Is Alive 4:37
6. Fallen 4:08
7. Into The Fire 4:41
8. I Will Be Waiting 3:37
9. I'll Cry For You 3:54
10. Somewhere 4:16
11. Always Keep On Loving You 4:10
Total playing time: 45:42
ALYSON AVENUE “Changes” /CD/
The third full-length album by the Swedish Melodic Hard Rock/Metal band. Alyson Avenue is the female fronted band formed during the late ’90s, which arguably contributed to the resurgence of melodic Rock/AOR in the new millennium. Alyson Avenue put out two albums, "Presence Of Mind"..
€ 11.90
ALYSON AVENUE “Omega” /CD/
- Product Code: AOR Heaven 00008
- € 14.90
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€ 7.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 149
The second full-length album by the Swedish Melodic Hard Rock band.
This is the band's final album with lead vocalist Anette Olzon, before being selected by Nightwish as their lead singer in 2007.
Olzon's overall performance is quite relaxed yet very convincing; what is surprising is that her subtle vocal approach fits amazingly even with the heavier-faster riffs of the album.
Apart from Olzon, the line up of "Omega" includes Tony Rohtla (guitar), Niclas Olsson (keys), Thomas Löyskä (bass) and Fredrik Eriksson (drums).
If the sound of AOR/Melodic Rock works for you, "Alyson Avenue" will keep you hooked for quite some time. If you are a fan of "Brother Firetribe", you should definitely explore this neighboring -high quality- band! Also recommended for fans of late 80's Whitesnake (on their AOR moments)!!
AOR Heaven, 2004 (AOR Heaven 00008). Used (cover/disc): M/EX+.
Tracklist:
1. When Dreams Fall Apart 4:58
2. Tonight Is All You Get 3:49
3. Perfect Freefly 4:09
4. One Life One Show 4:28
5. Do You Ever Miss My Passion 4:25
6. Echoes Of My Heart 5:27
7. I Still Believe 4:34
8. I Have Been Waiting 4:54
9. Can I Be Wrong 3:42
10. Whenever You Need Someone 7:22
Total playing time: 47:48
Samples: http://www.last.fm
AMANDA LEAR “Sweet Revenge” /GLP/
- Product Code: 25 900 OT
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€ 6.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 69
Ariola Records, 1978 (25 900 OT). Made in Germany. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX. OIS. Poster included.
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Follow Me 3:50
2. Gold 3:45
3. Mother, Look What They've Done To Me 4:32
4. Run Baby Run 3:45
5. Follow Me (Reprise) 3:40
Side B:
6. Comics 3:40
7. Enigma (Give A Bit Of Mmh To Me) 5:08
8. The Stud 4:02
9. Hollywood Flashback 4:31
Total playing time: 36:53 min.
Tracklist:
Side A:
1. Follow Me 3:50
2. Gold 3:45
3. Mother, Look What They've Done To Me 4:32
4. Run Baby Run 3:45
5. Follow Me (Reprise) 3:40
Side B:
6. Comics 3:40
7. Enigma (Give A Bit Of Mmh To Me) 5:08
8. The Stud 4:02
9. Hollywood Flashback 4:31
Total playing time: 36:53 min.
AMEZARAK “Daemonolatreia” /CD/
- Product Code: SAT073
- € 9.90
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€ 3.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 99
The fourth full-length album by the Russian Black Metal band.
Raging Russian Satanic Black Metal! Fast, melodious and evil!!
Buy or die!!!
Satanath Records/Metallic Media/Metal Throne Productions, 2014 (SAT073 / METALLIC 038 / MT CD006). Pressed in Russia. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Путь в мистический экстаз 06:23
2. Начала пустоты 04:25
3. Шипы коварства 06:01
4. Объятия тьмы 06:04
5. Тень снов 05:28
6. Падёт небесная твердыня 04:23
7. Стань злом 06:38
8. Daemonolatreia 04:52
9. Исход 05:34
Total playing time: 49:48
Samples: http://satanath.bandcamp.com
AMEZARAK “Daemonolatreia” /CD/
The fourth full-length album by the Russian Black Metal band. Raging Russian Satanic Black Metal! Fast, melodious and evil!! Buy or die!!! Satanath Records/Metallic Media/Metal Throne Productions, 2014 (SAT073 / METALLIC 038 / MT CD006). Pressed in Russia. First press. Tracklist: 1. Путь в ..
DIscount -61%
€ 3.90 € 9.90
AMON AMARTH “Fate Of Norns” /CD/
- Product Code: 3984-14498-2
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€ 15.50
- Price in bonus-scraps: 155
The fifth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
The album continued band's slower, heavier sound, which started on the previous album "Versus The World". Musically, "Fate Of Norns" is Spartan Death Metal built on epic, anthemic melodies, a perfect example of the Iron Maiden/Death Metal fusion tagged the "New Wave of Swedish Heavy Metal".
And lyrically it's still full of Viking imagery, as songs like "Valkyries Ride" and "The Pursuit of Vikings" attest. It's the same theme that these guys have been hammering at since their 1996 debut mini-album, "Sorrow Throughout The Nine Worlds". It's also a theme that literally hundreds of other Scandinavian bands have hammered at too, most of them leaving it a hackneyed corpse ready for the pyre. Which is where Amon Amarth have set themselves apart. These aren't just songs written about Vikings, they are written by Vikings. They're ready for death in "Arson" where one of five left to burn survives and comes back for revenge in that tracks' sequel, "Once Sealed in Blood". Blood lust themes aren't unusual, but Amon Amarth tackle them with a depth often lacking from their contemporaries.
A knotty subject for a band and a style more given to crushing skulls than tears, but that kind of depth is what Amon Amarth have brought to "Fate Of Norns" and what makes it stand out in a sea of barbarian pretenders.
Re-edition features bonus track "Eyes of Horror".
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2004 (3984-14498-2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. An Ancient Sign Of Coming Storm 4:38
2. Where Death Seems To Dwell 4:58
3. The Fate Of Norns 5:57
4. The Pursuit Of Vikings 4:30
5. Valkyries Ride 4:57
6. The Beheading Of A King 3:23
7. Arson 6:48
8. Once Sealed In Blood 4:50
Total playing time: 40:01 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
The album continued band's slower, heavier sound, which started on the previous album "Versus The World". Musically, "Fate Of Norns" is Spartan Death Metal built on epic, anthemic melodies, a perfect example of the Iron Maiden/Death Metal fusion tagged the "New Wave of Swedish Heavy Metal".
And lyrically it's still full of Viking imagery, as songs like "Valkyries Ride" and "The Pursuit of Vikings" attest. It's the same theme that these guys have been hammering at since their 1996 debut mini-album, "Sorrow Throughout The Nine Worlds". It's also a theme that literally hundreds of other Scandinavian bands have hammered at too, most of them leaving it a hackneyed corpse ready for the pyre. Which is where Amon Amarth have set themselves apart. These aren't just songs written about Vikings, they are written by Vikings. They're ready for death in "Arson" where one of five left to burn survives and comes back for revenge in that tracks' sequel, "Once Sealed in Blood". Blood lust themes aren't unusual, but Amon Amarth tackle them with a depth often lacking from their contemporaries.
A knotty subject for a band and a style more given to crushing skulls than tears, but that kind of depth is what Amon Amarth have brought to "Fate Of Norns" and what makes it stand out in a sea of barbarian pretenders.
Re-edition features bonus track "Eyes of Horror".
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 2004 (3984-14498-2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. An Ancient Sign Of Coming Storm 4:38
2. Where Death Seems To Dwell 4:58
3. The Fate Of Norns 5:57
4. The Pursuit Of Vikings 4:30
5. Valkyries Ride 4:57
6. The Beheading Of A King 3:23
7. Arson 6:48
8. Once Sealed In Blood 4:50
Total playing time: 40:01 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “Fate Of Norns” /CD/
The fifth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. The album continued band's slower, heavier sound, which started on the previous album "Versus The World". Musically, "Fate Of Norns" is Spartan Death Metal built on epic, anthemic melodies, a p..
€ 15.50
AMON AMARTH “Once Sent From The Golden Hall” /CD/
- Product Code: 3984-14716-2
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€ 15.50
- Price in bonus-scraps: 155
First re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (including Dungeons & Dragons titles like "Ride for Vengeance", "Victorious March", and "The Dragons' Flight Across the Waves"), Sweden's Amon Amarth eschews the expected Germanic Power Metal usually associated with such subject for brutally intense Scandinavian Death Metal. Firmly rooted in the At the Gates school, the band doesn't really break any new ground here. But they get the job done with plenty of spirit, more than competent songwriting, and excellent musicianship - most notably from future Opeth drummer Martin Lopez. The song that bears the band's namesake is probably the most memorable, as it contains the chaotic noises of battle, the screams of the dying, and much sword-clashing to boot. Ultimately, Amon Amarth's war hymns often take themselves a bit too seriously and are bound to provoke either delirious head-banging or irresistible laughter, but what else would you expect from good Heavy Metal?
Remastered re-edition features bonus track "Siegreicher Marsch (Victorious March)".
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1998/2009 (3984-14716-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Ride For Vengeance 4:28
2. The Dragons Flight Across The Waves 4:35
3. Without Fear 4:50
4. Victorious March 7:56
5. Friends Of The Suncross 4:42
6. Abandoned 6:01
7. Amon Amarth 8:06
8. Once Sent From The Golden Hall 4:14
Bonus Track:
9. Siegreicher Marsch (Victorious March) 7:56
Total playing time: 52:48 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (including Dungeons & Dragons titles like "Ride for Vengeance", "Victorious March", and "The Dragons' Flight Across the Waves"), Sweden's Amon Amarth eschews the expected Germanic Power Metal usually associated with such subject for brutally intense Scandinavian Death Metal. Firmly rooted in the At the Gates school, the band doesn't really break any new ground here. But they get the job done with plenty of spirit, more than competent songwriting, and excellent musicianship - most notably from future Opeth drummer Martin Lopez. The song that bears the band's namesake is probably the most memorable, as it contains the chaotic noises of battle, the screams of the dying, and much sword-clashing to boot. Ultimately, Amon Amarth's war hymns often take themselves a bit too seriously and are bound to provoke either delirious head-banging or irresistible laughter, but what else would you expect from good Heavy Metal?
Remastered re-edition features bonus track "Siegreicher Marsch (Victorious March)".
Metal Blade Records GmbH, 1998/2009 (3984-14716-2). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
1. Ride For Vengeance 4:28
2. The Dragons Flight Across The Waves 4:35
3. Without Fear 4:50
4. Victorious March 7:56
5. Friends Of The Suncross 4:42
6. Abandoned 6:01
7. Amon Amarth 8:06
8. Once Sent From The Golden Hall 4:14
Bonus Track:
9. Siegreicher Marsch (Victorious March) 7:56
Total playing time: 52:48 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “Once Sent From The Golden Hall” /CD/
First re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (including D..
€ 15.50
AMON AMARTH “Once Sent From The Golden Hall” /LP + Poster/
- Product Code: 3984-14133-1
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€ 26.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 269
The second re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (including Dungeons & Dragons titles like "Ride for Vengeance", "Victorious March", and "The Dragons' Flight Across the Waves"), Sweden's Amon Amarth eschews the expected Germanic Power Metal usually associated with such subject for brutally intense Scandinavian Death Metal. Firmly rooted in the At the Gates school, the band doesn't really break any new ground here. But they get the job done with plenty of spirit, more than competent songwriting, and excellent musicianship - most notably from future Opeth drummer Martin Lopez. The song that bears the band's namesake is probably the most memorable, as it contains the chaotic noises of battle, the screams of the dying, and much sword-clashing to boot. Ultimately, Amon Amarth's war hymns often take themselves a bit too seriously and are bound to provoke either delirious head-banging or irresistible laughter, but what else would you expect from good Heavy Metal?
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Black Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1998/2017 (3984-14133-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Ride For Vengeance 4:28
2. The Dragons Flight Across The Waves 4:33
3. Without Fear 4:50
4. Victorious March 7:56
Side B
5. Friends Of The Suncross 4:42
6. Abandoned 6:00
7. Amon Amarth 8:06
8. Once Sent From The Golden Hall 4:11
Total playing time: 44:46 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (including Dungeons & Dragons titles like "Ride for Vengeance", "Victorious March", and "The Dragons' Flight Across the Waves"), Sweden's Amon Amarth eschews the expected Germanic Power Metal usually associated with such subject for brutally intense Scandinavian Death Metal. Firmly rooted in the At the Gates school, the band doesn't really break any new ground here. But they get the job done with plenty of spirit, more than competent songwriting, and excellent musicianship - most notably from future Opeth drummer Martin Lopez. The song that bears the band's namesake is probably the most memorable, as it contains the chaotic noises of battle, the screams of the dying, and much sword-clashing to boot. Ultimately, Amon Amarth's war hymns often take themselves a bit too seriously and are bound to provoke either delirious head-banging or irresistible laughter, but what else would you expect from good Heavy Metal?
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Black Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1998/2017 (3984-14133-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Ride For Vengeance 4:28
2. The Dragons Flight Across The Waves 4:33
3. Without Fear 4:50
4. Victorious March 7:56
Side B
5. Friends Of The Suncross 4:42
6. Abandoned 6:00
7. Amon Amarth 8:06
8. Once Sent From The Golden Hall 4:11
Total playing time: 44:46 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “Once Sent From The Golden Hall” /LP + Poster/
The second re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (includ..
€ 26.90
AMON AMARTH “Once Sent From The Golden Hall” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
- Product Code: 3984-14133-1
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€ 29.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 249
The second re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (including Dungeons & Dragons titles like "Ride for Vengeance", "Victorious March", and "The Dragons' Flight Across the Waves"), Sweden's Amon Amarth eschews the expected Germanic Power Metal usually associated with such subject for brutally intense Scandinavian Death Metal. Firmly rooted in the At the Gates school, the band doesn't really break any new ground here. But they get the job done with plenty of spirit, more than competent songwriting, and excellent musicianship - most notably from future Opeth drummer Martin Lopez. The song that bears the band's namesake is probably the most memorable, as it contains the chaotic noises of battle, the screams of the dying, and much sword-clashing to boot. Ultimately, Amon Amarth's war hymns often take themselves a bit too seriously and are bound to provoke either delirious head-banging or irresistible laughter, but what else would you expect from good Heavy Metal?
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Smoke Grey Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1998/2017 (3984-14133-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Ride For Vengeance 4:28
2. The Dragons Flight Across The Waves 4:33
3. Without Fear 4:50
4. Victorious March 7:56
Side B
5. Friends Of The Suncross 4:42
6. Abandoned 6:00
7. Amon Amarth 8:06
8. Once Sent From The Golden Hall 4:11
Total playing time: 44:46 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (including Dungeons & Dragons titles like "Ride for Vengeance", "Victorious March", and "The Dragons' Flight Across the Waves"), Sweden's Amon Amarth eschews the expected Germanic Power Metal usually associated with such subject for brutally intense Scandinavian Death Metal. Firmly rooted in the At the Gates school, the band doesn't really break any new ground here. But they get the job done with plenty of spirit, more than competent songwriting, and excellent musicianship - most notably from future Opeth drummer Martin Lopez. The song that bears the band's namesake is probably the most memorable, as it contains the chaotic noises of battle, the screams of the dying, and much sword-clashing to boot. Ultimately, Amon Amarth's war hymns often take themselves a bit too seriously and are bound to provoke either delirious head-banging or irresistible laughter, but what else would you expect from good Heavy Metal?
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Smoke Grey Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1998/2017 (3984-14133-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Ride For Vengeance 4:28
2. The Dragons Flight Across The Waves 4:33
3. Without Fear 4:50
4. Victorious March 7:56
Side B
5. Friends Of The Suncross 4:42
6. Abandoned 6:00
7. Amon Amarth 8:06
8. Once Sent From The Golden Hall 4:11
Total playing time: 44:46 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “Once Sent From The Golden Hall” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
The second re-release of the debut full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. When a band is named after the Mountain of Doom in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, you're pretty much guaranteed Epic Metal at its most extravagant. But despite their lyrical bent (includ..
€ 29.90
AMON AMARTH “Surtur Rising” /CD/
- Product Code: 3984-15006-2
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€ 15.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 159
The eighth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
Amon Amarth's eighth album is an important one in their discography, because it follows their breakthrough disc, 2008's "Twilight Of The Thunder God". That album, laden with guest appearances (Children of Bodom's Roopi Latvala, Entombed's LG Petrov, the cellists of Apocalyptica), was the Swedish band's most elaborate and powerful statement to date.
The album's ten songs are typical anthemic Amon Amarth tracks, built for headbanging and chanting along with the powerful, warrior's-code choruses. Some, like "Destroyers of the Universe" and "War of the Gods", but particularly "A Beast Am I", are among the fastest songs the band has ever recorded, while others, like "Töck's Taunt: Loke's Treachery, Pt. II" and "The Last Stand of Frej", are slow, even brooding.
The production has a bit more aggression than "Twilight" had, but the songs are arguably even catchier this time out, with some surprisingly clean guitar leads and atmospheric melodies emerging from the hair-spinning roar. A few subtle production flourishes, the sounds of clashing swords on "War of the Gods" and crying ravens on "Töck's Taunt," plus some strings on "For Victory or Death" and the album-closing "Doom Over Dead Man", bolster the sound somewhat, but other than that it's up to the five members of Amon Amarth to keep the listener happy with nothing but guitars, bass, drums, and Johan Hegg's barrel-chested roars, and they do that with admirable skill.
They're one of the most consistent bands in Metal, and this is a terrific example of them playing to their strengths!
Metal Blade Records Inc., 2011 (3984-15006-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.
Tracklist:
1. War Of The Gods 4:33
2. Töcks's Taunt - Loke's Treachery Part II 5:59
3. Destroyer Of The Universe 3:41
4. Slaves Of Fear 4:25
5. Live Without Regrets 5:03
6. The Last Stand Of Frej 5:38
7. For Victory Or Death 4:30
8. Wrath Of The Norsemen 3:44
9. A Beast Am I 5:14
10. Doom Over Dead Man 5:56
Total playing time: 48:43 min.
Amon Amarth's eighth album is an important one in their discography, because it follows their breakthrough disc, 2008's "Twilight Of The Thunder God". That album, laden with guest appearances (Children of Bodom's Roopi Latvala, Entombed's LG Petrov, the cellists of Apocalyptica), was the Swedish band's most elaborate and powerful statement to date.
The album's ten songs are typical anthemic Amon Amarth tracks, built for headbanging and chanting along with the powerful, warrior's-code choruses. Some, like "Destroyers of the Universe" and "War of the Gods", but particularly "A Beast Am I", are among the fastest songs the band has ever recorded, while others, like "Töck's Taunt: Loke's Treachery, Pt. II" and "The Last Stand of Frej", are slow, even brooding.
The production has a bit more aggression than "Twilight" had, but the songs are arguably even catchier this time out, with some surprisingly clean guitar leads and atmospheric melodies emerging from the hair-spinning roar. A few subtle production flourishes, the sounds of clashing swords on "War of the Gods" and crying ravens on "Töck's Taunt," plus some strings on "For Victory or Death" and the album-closing "Doom Over Dead Man", bolster the sound somewhat, but other than that it's up to the five members of Amon Amarth to keep the listener happy with nothing but guitars, bass, drums, and Johan Hegg's barrel-chested roars, and they do that with admirable skill.
They're one of the most consistent bands in Metal, and this is a terrific example of them playing to their strengths!
Metal Blade Records Inc., 2011 (3984-15006-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.
Tracklist:
1. War Of The Gods 4:33
2. Töcks's Taunt - Loke's Treachery Part II 5:59
3. Destroyer Of The Universe 3:41
4. Slaves Of Fear 4:25
5. Live Without Regrets 5:03
6. The Last Stand Of Frej 5:38
7. For Victory Or Death 4:30
8. Wrath Of The Norsemen 3:44
9. A Beast Am I 5:14
10. Doom Over Dead Man 5:56
Total playing time: 48:43 min.
AMON AMARTH “Surtur Rising” /CD/
The eighth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. Amon Amarth's eighth album is an important one in their discography, because it follows their breakthrough disc, 2008's "Twilight Of The Thunder God". That album, laden with guest appearances (Child..
€ 15.90
AMON AMARTH “The Avenger” /LP + Poster/
- Product Code: 3984-14262-1
-
€ 26.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 269
The third re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
The first Amon Amarth album with guitarist Johan Söderberg and drummer Fredrik Andersson, Thus completing the line-up that remained up until 2015, following Andersson's departure from the band.
Amon Amarth does one thing: Melodic yet Brutal Viking Death Metal. And they do it better than anyone else. "The Avenger" is an album that inspires one to grow a beard and take up arms against the Christian oppressors like no other. The twin guitar assault is the spear of Odin thrust into your heart, Johan Hegg's growling vocals are the battle cry of a thousand frenzied berserkers, the relentless double kick echoes with the thunderclap of Mjolnir.
There is not a single weak point over the course of the album's duration. It's looks like "The Avenger" is the best Viking Metal album ever put out. Each song is a well-constructed epic tale of Nordic folklore, accompanied most appropriately by the all best elements of the Melodic Death Metal genre. This is the album that should inspire artists to paint vast murals depicting proud Viking warriors dying gloriously on the field of battle, slaughtering the Christian dogs till their swords fall from their grasp, cursing their enemies with their last gasping breath. There is no other band that sounds like Amon Amarth, no other band that so clearly brings to mind such striking imagery.
The album’s only one fault would be it's too short. "The Avenger" clocks in at just over 36 minutes with only seven songs. It's a brief listen, though an intense one from start to finish. But considering how often these masterful architects pump out consistently great material, it’s an easily forgivable fault.
Remastered re-release contains a bonus track, "Thor Arise", a re-recording of the title track from their first demo, "Thor Arise".
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Black Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1999/2017 (3984-14262-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bleed For Ancient Gods 4:31
2. The Last With Pagan Blood 5:40
3. North Sea Storm 4:56
4. Avenger 7:11
Side B
5. God, His Son And Holy Whore 4:00
6. Metalwrath 3:50
7. Legend Of A Banished Man 6:08
Bonus Track:
8. Thos Arise 5:14
Total playing time: 41:30 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
The first Amon Amarth album with guitarist Johan Söderberg and drummer Fredrik Andersson, Thus completing the line-up that remained up until 2015, following Andersson's departure from the band.
Amon Amarth does one thing: Melodic yet Brutal Viking Death Metal. And they do it better than anyone else. "The Avenger" is an album that inspires one to grow a beard and take up arms against the Christian oppressors like no other. The twin guitar assault is the spear of Odin thrust into your heart, Johan Hegg's growling vocals are the battle cry of a thousand frenzied berserkers, the relentless double kick echoes with the thunderclap of Mjolnir.
There is not a single weak point over the course of the album's duration. It's looks like "The Avenger" is the best Viking Metal album ever put out. Each song is a well-constructed epic tale of Nordic folklore, accompanied most appropriately by the all best elements of the Melodic Death Metal genre. This is the album that should inspire artists to paint vast murals depicting proud Viking warriors dying gloriously on the field of battle, slaughtering the Christian dogs till their swords fall from their grasp, cursing their enemies with their last gasping breath. There is no other band that sounds like Amon Amarth, no other band that so clearly brings to mind such striking imagery.
The album’s only one fault would be it's too short. "The Avenger" clocks in at just over 36 minutes with only seven songs. It's a brief listen, though an intense one from start to finish. But considering how often these masterful architects pump out consistently great material, it’s an easily forgivable fault.
Remastered re-release contains a bonus track, "Thor Arise", a re-recording of the title track from their first demo, "Thor Arise".
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Black Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1999/2017 (3984-14262-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bleed For Ancient Gods 4:31
2. The Last With Pagan Blood 5:40
3. North Sea Storm 4:56
4. Avenger 7:11
Side B
5. God, His Son And Holy Whore 4:00
6. Metalwrath 3:50
7. Legend Of A Banished Man 6:08
Bonus Track:
8. Thos Arise 5:14
Total playing time: 41:30 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “The Avenger” /LP + Poster/
The third re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. The first Amon Amarth album with guitarist Johan Söderberg and drummer Fredrik Andersson, Thus completing the line-up that remained up until 2015, following Andersson's departure from..
€ 26.90
AMON AMARTH “The Avenger” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
- Product Code: 3984-14262-1
-
€ 29.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 299
The third re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
The first Amon Amarth album with guitarist Johan Söderberg and drummer Fredrik Andersson, Thus completing the line-up that remained up until 2015, following Andersson's departure from the band.
Amon Amarth does one thing: Melodic yet Brutal Viking Death Metal. And they do it better than anyone else. "The Avenger" is an album that inspires one to grow a beard and take up arms against the Christian oppressors like no other. The twin guitar assault is the spear of Odin thrust into your heart, Johan Hegg's growling vocals are the battle cry of a thousand frenzied berserkers, the relentless double kick echoes with the thunderclap of Mjolnir.
There is not a single weak point over the course of the album's duration. It's looks like "The Avenger" is the best Viking Metal album ever put out. Each song is a well-constructed epic tale of Nordic folklore, accompanied most appropriately by the all best elements of the Melodic Death Metal genre. This is the album that should inspire artists to paint vast murals depicting proud Viking warriors dying gloriously on the field of battle, slaughtering the Christian dogs till their swords fall from their grasp, cursing their enemies with their last gasping breath. There is no other band that sounds like Amon Amarth, no other band that so clearly brings to mind such striking imagery.
The album’s only one fault would be it's too short. "The Avenger" clocks in at just over 36 minutes with only seven songs. It's a brief listen, though an intense one from start to finish. But considering how often these masterful architects pump out consistently great material, it’s an easily forgivable fault.
Remastered re-release contains a bonus track, "Thor Arise", a re-recording of the title track from their first demo, "Thor Arise".
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Pastel Orange Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1999/2017/2022 (3984-14262-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bleed For Ancient Gods 4:31
2. The Last With Pagan Blood 5:40
3. North Sea Storm 4:56
4. Avenger 7:11
Side B
5. God, His Son And Holy Whore 4:00
6. Metalwrath 3:50
7. Legend Of A Banished Man 6:08
Bonus Track:
8. Thos Arise 5:14
Total playing time: 41:30 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
The first Amon Amarth album with guitarist Johan Söderberg and drummer Fredrik Andersson, Thus completing the line-up that remained up until 2015, following Andersson's departure from the band.
Amon Amarth does one thing: Melodic yet Brutal Viking Death Metal. And they do it better than anyone else. "The Avenger" is an album that inspires one to grow a beard and take up arms against the Christian oppressors like no other. The twin guitar assault is the spear of Odin thrust into your heart, Johan Hegg's growling vocals are the battle cry of a thousand frenzied berserkers, the relentless double kick echoes with the thunderclap of Mjolnir.
There is not a single weak point over the course of the album's duration. It's looks like "The Avenger" is the best Viking Metal album ever put out. Each song is a well-constructed epic tale of Nordic folklore, accompanied most appropriately by the all best elements of the Melodic Death Metal genre. This is the album that should inspire artists to paint vast murals depicting proud Viking warriors dying gloriously on the field of battle, slaughtering the Christian dogs till their swords fall from their grasp, cursing their enemies with their last gasping breath. There is no other band that sounds like Amon Amarth, no other band that so clearly brings to mind such striking imagery.
The album’s only one fault would be it's too short. "The Avenger" clocks in at just over 36 minutes with only seven songs. It's a brief listen, though an intense one from start to finish. But considering how often these masterful architects pump out consistently great material, it’s an easily forgivable fault.
Remastered re-release contains a bonus track, "Thor Arise", a re-recording of the title track from their first demo, "Thor Arise".
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in August 2016, 180 g Pastel Orange Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 1999/2017/2022 (3984-14262-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bleed For Ancient Gods 4:31
2. The Last With Pagan Blood 5:40
3. North Sea Storm 4:56
4. Avenger 7:11
Side B
5. God, His Son And Holy Whore 4:00
6. Metalwrath 3:50
7. Legend Of A Banished Man 6:08
Bonus Track:
8. Thos Arise 5:14
Total playing time: 41:30 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “The Avenger” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
The third re-release of the second full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. The first Amon Amarth album with guitarist Johan Söderberg and drummer Fredrik Andersson, Thus completing the line-up that remained up until 2015, following Andersson's departure from..
€ 29.90
AMON AMARTH “The Crusher” /LP + Poster/
- Product Code: 3984-14360-1
-
€ 26.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 269
The second re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
After nearly a decade of recording and a few line-up overhauls, each contributor to Amon Amarth's previous effort, "The Avenger", stuck around for "The Crusher". Original members Johan Hegg (vocals) and Olavi Mikkonen (guitars) again joined by Fredrik Andersson on drums, Johan Söderberg on guitar, and bassist Ted Lundström.
There is nothing new on this outing to surprise fans of this band's familiar Scandinavian Death Metal. The riffing from guitar and drums is workmanlike, and Hegg's vocal rants carry all the requisite ferocity. During slower, more musically focused numbers like "As Long as the Raven Flies" and the opener, "Bastards of a Lying Breed", certain attributes of '80s Thrash and song-driven Metal create spaces that enhance the rest of this album's dense material.
"The Crusher" blends seamlessly with the rest of Amon Amarth's Metal Blade catalogue. There isn't a standout among these recordings, as their textural differences are negligible. Listeners who enjoy this kind of Metal should certainly check out Amon Amarth, and "The Crusher" would be a good place to start!
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in January 2017, 180 g Black Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 2001/2017 (3984-14360-1). Made in the EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bastards Of A Lying Breed 5:36
2. Masters Of War 4:35
3. The Sound Of Eight Hooves 4:51
4. Risen From The Sea (2000) 4:27
5. As Long As The Raven Flies 4:04
Side B
1. A Fury Divine 6:36
2. Annihilation Of Hammerfest 5:05
3. The Fall Through Ginnungagap 5:22
4. Releasing Surtur's Fire 5:31
Bonus Track
5. Eyes Of Horror 3:35
Total playing time: 49:42 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
After nearly a decade of recording and a few line-up overhauls, each contributor to Amon Amarth's previous effort, "The Avenger", stuck around for "The Crusher". Original members Johan Hegg (vocals) and Olavi Mikkonen (guitars) again joined by Fredrik Andersson on drums, Johan Söderberg on guitar, and bassist Ted Lundström.
There is nothing new on this outing to surprise fans of this band's familiar Scandinavian Death Metal. The riffing from guitar and drums is workmanlike, and Hegg's vocal rants carry all the requisite ferocity. During slower, more musically focused numbers like "As Long as the Raven Flies" and the opener, "Bastards of a Lying Breed", certain attributes of '80s Thrash and song-driven Metal create spaces that enhance the rest of this album's dense material.
"The Crusher" blends seamlessly with the rest of Amon Amarth's Metal Blade catalogue. There isn't a standout among these recordings, as their textural differences are negligible. Listeners who enjoy this kind of Metal should certainly check out Amon Amarth, and "The Crusher" would be a good place to start!
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in January 2017, 180 g Black Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 2001/2017 (3984-14360-1). Made in the EU. Pressed in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bastards Of A Lying Breed 5:36
2. Masters Of War 4:35
3. The Sound Of Eight Hooves 4:51
4. Risen From The Sea (2000) 4:27
5. As Long As The Raven Flies 4:04
Side B
1. A Fury Divine 6:36
2. Annihilation Of Hammerfest 5:05
3. The Fall Through Ginnungagap 5:22
4. Releasing Surtur's Fire 5:31
Bonus Track
5. Eyes Of Horror 3:35
Total playing time: 49:42 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “The Crusher” /LP + Poster/
The second re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. After nearly a decade of recording and a few line-up overhauls, each contributor to Amon Amarth's previous effort, "The Avenger", stuck around for "The Crusher". Origin..
€ 26.90
AMON AMARTH “The Crusher” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
- Product Code: 3984-14360-1
-
€ 29.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 299
The third re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
After nearly a decade of recording and a few line-up overhauls, each contributor to Amon Amarth's previous effort, "The Avenger", stuck around for "The Crusher". Original members Johan Hegg (vocals) and Olavi Mikkonen (guitars) again joined by Fredrik Andersson on drums, Johan Söderberg on guitar, and bassist Ted Lundström.
There is nothing new on this outing to surprise fans of this band's familiar Scandinavian Death Metal. The riffing from guitar and drums is workmanlike, and Hegg's vocal rants carry all the requisite ferocity. During slower, more musically focused numbers like "As Long as the Raven Flies" and the opener, "Bastards of a Lying Breed", certain attributes of '80s Thrash and song-driven Metal create spaces that enhance the rest of this album's dense material.
"The Crusher" blends seamlessly with the rest of Amon Amarth's Metal Blade catalogue. There isn't a standout among these recordings, as their textural differences are negligible. Listeners who enjoy this kind of Metal should certainly check out Amon Amarth, and "The Crusher" would be a good place to start!
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in January 2017, 180 g Brown Beige Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 2001/2017/2022 (3984-14360-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bastards Of A Lying Breed 5:36
2. Masters Of War 4:35
3. The Sound Of Eight Hooves 4:51
4. Risen From The Sea (2000) 4:27
5. As Long As The Raven Flies 4:04
Side B
1. A Fury Divine 6:36
2. Annihilation Of Hammerfest 5:05
3. The Fall Through Ginnungagap 5:22
4. Releasing Surtur's Fire 5:31
Bonus Track
5. Eyes Of Horror 3:35
Total playing time: 49:42 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
After nearly a decade of recording and a few line-up overhauls, each contributor to Amon Amarth's previous effort, "The Avenger", stuck around for "The Crusher". Original members Johan Hegg (vocals) and Olavi Mikkonen (guitars) again joined by Fredrik Andersson on drums, Johan Söderberg on guitar, and bassist Ted Lundström.
There is nothing new on this outing to surprise fans of this band's familiar Scandinavian Death Metal. The riffing from guitar and drums is workmanlike, and Hegg's vocal rants carry all the requisite ferocity. During slower, more musically focused numbers like "As Long as the Raven Flies" and the opener, "Bastards of a Lying Breed", certain attributes of '80s Thrash and song-driven Metal create spaces that enhance the rest of this album's dense material.
"The Crusher" blends seamlessly with the rest of Amon Amarth's Metal Blade catalogue. There isn't a standout among these recordings, as their textural differences are negligible. Listeners who enjoy this kind of Metal should certainly check out Amon Amarth, and "The Crusher" would be a good place to start!
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in January 2017, 180 g Brown Beige Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 2001/2017/2022 (3984-14360-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Bastards Of A Lying Breed 5:36
2. Masters Of War 4:35
3. The Sound Of Eight Hooves 4:51
4. Risen From The Sea (2000) 4:27
5. As Long As The Raven Flies 4:04
Side B
1. A Fury Divine 6:36
2. Annihilation Of Hammerfest 5:05
3. The Fall Through Ginnungagap 5:22
4. Releasing Surtur's Fire 5:31
Bonus Track
5. Eyes Of Horror 3:35
Total playing time: 49:42 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “The Crusher” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
The third re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. After nearly a decade of recording and a few line-up overhauls, each contributor to Amon Amarth's previous effort, "The Avenger", stuck around for "The Crusher". Origina..
€ 29.90
AMON AMARTH “Twilight Of The Thunder God” /CD/
- Product Code: 3984-14693-2
-
€ 17.50
- Price in bonus-scraps: 175
The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
Alongside "With Oden On Our Side", "Twilight Of The Thunder God" just might be the strongest record Amon Amarth has written thus far. Certainly, it's essentially the same as all the rest of their albums, but it manages to get by without sounding redundant or stagnant. And this is certainly more than most of their contemporaries can attest to, there's no denying that.
If Extreme Metal existed back in the days of Vikings, Sweden's Amon Amarth would undoubtedly be the musical choice of vessels sailing rough and treacherous seas. And on the seventh studio effort overall by the quintet, Amon Amarth sticks closely to the same sound and approach that got them this far in the first place. But unlike their prior studio efforts, several renowned names within the Metal community drop by to lend a heavy hand, including Entombed vocalist Lars-Göran Petrov on "Guardians of Asgaard", Children Of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala provides a guitar solo on the title track, while Apocalyptica is heard on "Live for the Kill". As evidenced by such ditties as "Varyags of Miklagaard" and "Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags", technically demanding musicality, Godzilla-like growls, and rhythms/tempos compared to horses galloping into war are all proudly on display throughout "Twilight Of The Thunder God".
All in all, "Twilight Of The Thunder God" is simply a fun listen, and one of the most exciting Metal albums of the year, nothing more, nothing less. Considering that that is most likely all that Amon Amarth set out to do, they've passed with flying colours!
The album debuted at number 50 on the Billboard 200, and debuted at number 11 on the Swedish album charts. This makes the band's first album to chart on the top 200, and also the band's highest chart debut in their native country of Sweden, debuting 10 places higher than their previous release, "With Oden On Our Side". Also the album was ranked number six on Metal Hammer's Top 50 Albums of 2008.
Metal Blade Records GbmH., 2008 (3984-14693-2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Twilight Of The Thunder God 4:09
2. Free Will Sacrifice 4:09
3. Guardians Of Asgaard 4:23
4. Where Is Your God? 3:11
5. Varyags Of Miklagaard 4:18
6. Tattered Banners And Bloody Flags 4:30
7. No Fear For The Setting Sun 3:52
8. The Hero 4:02
9. Live For The Kill 4:10
10. Embrace Of The Endless Ocean 6:44
Total playing time: 43:28 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
Alongside "With Oden On Our Side", "Twilight Of The Thunder God" just might be the strongest record Amon Amarth has written thus far. Certainly, it's essentially the same as all the rest of their albums, but it manages to get by without sounding redundant or stagnant. And this is certainly more than most of their contemporaries can attest to, there's no denying that.
If Extreme Metal existed back in the days of Vikings, Sweden's Amon Amarth would undoubtedly be the musical choice of vessels sailing rough and treacherous seas. And on the seventh studio effort overall by the quintet, Amon Amarth sticks closely to the same sound and approach that got them this far in the first place. But unlike their prior studio efforts, several renowned names within the Metal community drop by to lend a heavy hand, including Entombed vocalist Lars-Göran Petrov on "Guardians of Asgaard", Children Of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala provides a guitar solo on the title track, while Apocalyptica is heard on "Live for the Kill". As evidenced by such ditties as "Varyags of Miklagaard" and "Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags", technically demanding musicality, Godzilla-like growls, and rhythms/tempos compared to horses galloping into war are all proudly on display throughout "Twilight Of The Thunder God".
All in all, "Twilight Of The Thunder God" is simply a fun listen, and one of the most exciting Metal albums of the year, nothing more, nothing less. Considering that that is most likely all that Amon Amarth set out to do, they've passed with flying colours!
The album debuted at number 50 on the Billboard 200, and debuted at number 11 on the Swedish album charts. This makes the band's first album to chart on the top 200, and also the band's highest chart debut in their native country of Sweden, debuting 10 places higher than their previous release, "With Oden On Our Side". Also the album was ranked number six on Metal Hammer's Top 50 Albums of 2008.
Metal Blade Records GbmH., 2008 (3984-14693-2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Twilight Of The Thunder God 4:09
2. Free Will Sacrifice 4:09
3. Guardians Of Asgaard 4:23
4. Where Is Your God? 3:11
5. Varyags Of Miklagaard 4:18
6. Tattered Banners And Bloody Flags 4:30
7. No Fear For The Setting Sun 3:52
8. The Hero 4:02
9. Live For The Kill 4:10
10. Embrace Of The Endless Ocean 6:44
Total playing time: 43:28 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “Twilight Of The Thunder God” /CD/
The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. Alongside "With Oden On Our Side", "Twilight Of The Thunder God" just might be the strongest record Amon Amarth has written thus far. Certainly, it's essentially the same as all the rest of t..
€ 17.50
AMON AMARTH “Versus The World” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
- Product Code: 3984-14410-1
-
€ 29.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 299
The third re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
First Amon Amarth album to showcase a more mid-paced and heavy sound, unlike their earlier faster works. Band return with another terrain flattening, Viking-obsessed Death Metal platter.
Vocalist Johan Hegg alternates between a whispery low rumble and an upper-register shriek, both of which are surprisingly able to render the lyrics quite intelligible at times. What's possibly most impressive about "Versus The World" is the ebb and flow of the record; there is an engaging variety of moods, tempos and textures that is lacking from the work of many similar bands. The songs are truly songs, which are thoughtfully arranged and manage to deliver melody and even beauty, along with moments of extreme brutality.
The name of Amon Amarth ever since their beginnings stands for heaviness, mighty, pounding compositions that make you imagine the Viking warriors on their dragon ships, fighting against intruders or being out on a pillage tour; stands for grand melodies, lines, no, arches of great melodies that intertwine with the powerful and crushing rhythm-guitars, forming an all-encompassing machine, towering over you, shadowing everything in its monumental size; stands for a forceful sound that definitely can blow you against the wall and hold you there with ease.
Amon Amarth seem to be incapable of doing a weak album and with their trademarks they not only managed to create another high quality masterpiece, but they definitely also have their own sound within the much crowded Death Metal scene, as the title implies, these five Swedes take on the world, with an album like "Versus The World", the odds are damn good that they will conquer it!!
In 2005, "Versus The World" was ranked number 413 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in January 2017, 180 g Crimson Red Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 2002/2017 (3984-14410-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Death In Fire 4:54
2. For The Stabwounds In Our Backs 4:56
3. Where Silent Gods Stand Guard 5:47
4. Vs The World 5:21
5. Across The Rainbow Bridge 4:51
Side B
1. Down The Slopes Of Death 4:08
2. Thousand Years Of Oppression 5:41
3. Bloodshed 5:14
4. …And Soon The World Will Cease To Be 6:56
Total playing time: 47:46 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
First Amon Amarth album to showcase a more mid-paced and heavy sound, unlike their earlier faster works. Band return with another terrain flattening, Viking-obsessed Death Metal platter.
Vocalist Johan Hegg alternates between a whispery low rumble and an upper-register shriek, both of which are surprisingly able to render the lyrics quite intelligible at times. What's possibly most impressive about "Versus The World" is the ebb and flow of the record; there is an engaging variety of moods, tempos and textures that is lacking from the work of many similar bands. The songs are truly songs, which are thoughtfully arranged and manage to deliver melody and even beauty, along with moments of extreme brutality.
The name of Amon Amarth ever since their beginnings stands for heaviness, mighty, pounding compositions that make you imagine the Viking warriors on their dragon ships, fighting against intruders or being out on a pillage tour; stands for grand melodies, lines, no, arches of great melodies that intertwine with the powerful and crushing rhythm-guitars, forming an all-encompassing machine, towering over you, shadowing everything in its monumental size; stands for a forceful sound that definitely can blow you against the wall and hold you there with ease.
Amon Amarth seem to be incapable of doing a weak album and with their trademarks they not only managed to create another high quality masterpiece, but they definitely also have their own sound within the much crowded Death Metal scene, as the title implies, these five Swedes take on the world, with an album like "Versus The World", the odds are damn good that they will conquer it!!
In 2005, "Versus The World" was ranked number 413 in Rock Hard magazine's book of The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time.
Mastered for Vinyl by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony in January 2017, 180 g Crimson Red Marbled Vinyl includes large 24" x 24" 2-sided full-color Poster!
Metal Blade Records, 2002/2017 (3984-14410-1). Made in Germany.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Death In Fire 4:54
2. For The Stabwounds In Our Backs 4:56
3. Where Silent Gods Stand Guard 5:47
4. Vs The World 5:21
5. Across The Rainbow Bridge 4:51
Side B
1. Down The Slopes Of Death 4:08
2. Thousand Years Of Oppression 5:41
3. Bloodshed 5:14
4. …And Soon The World Will Cease To Be 6:56
Total playing time: 47:46 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “Versus The World” /Ltd. LP + Poster/
The third re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. First Amon Amarth album to showcase a more mid-paced and heavy sound, unlike their earlier faster works. Band return with another terrain flattening, Viking-obsessed Death Metal platter. Voca..
€ 29.90
AMON AMARTH “With Oden On Our Side” /CD/
- Product Code: 3984-14584-2
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€ 13.50
- Price in bonus-scraps: 135
The sixth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band.
Aside from being a brilliant return to form, "With Oden On Our Side" also marked the first time that Amon Amartth took sound quality seriously. All of their previous full-length albums, a thin, reedy quality to them. Jens Bogren’s superb mixing and engineering changed all of that — "With Oden On Our Side" sounds fantastic.
On the album opening "Valhall Awaits Me", singer Johan Hegg's vocal lines aren't merely growled syllables. But don't be worried, longtime Amarth fans, it's not like the Swedish outfit has enlisted the help of Burt Bacharach to soften things up, as Hegg's vocals do resort back to the expected Death Metal growl soon enough, especially on such tracks as "Under the Northern Star". Yet all the while, Hegg manages to hold his own against the riffs and sometimes-Iron Maiden-esque guitar harmonies supplied by Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg. The aforementioned guitar duo also shows they have a talent for penning Industrial strength riffs as well, evidenced by such tracks as "Hermods Ride to Hell" and "Runes to My Memory". Fredrik Andersson’s kick drum shakes the very Earth, and would frighten any army stupid enough to challenge these Vikings. Cymbals are distinct and each hit reverberates out into the room. Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg’s guitars and Ted Lundström’s bass have weight and power behind them that we dream about. This album simply destroys the argument that Metal “needs to be loud”. Metal needs to be dynamic! Let the listener decide what the volume should be!!
"With Odin On Our Side" shows that Amon Amarth continue to be champions of the worldwide Death Metal tournament!!!
It's band's first album to enter the Billboard charts, the Top Heatseekers and the Independent Albums chart, peaking at number 15 and number 26 respectively.
Metal Blade Records GbmH, 2006 (3984-14584-2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Valhall Awaits Me 4:43
2. Runes To My Memory 4:32
3. Asator 3:04
4. Hermod's Ride To Hel - Lokes Treachery Part 1 4:40
5. Gods Of War Arise 6:02
6. With Oden On Our Side 4:34
7. Cry Of The Black Birds 3:49
8. Under The Northern Star 4:17
9. Prediction Of Warfare 6:38
Total playing time: 42:19 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
Aside from being a brilliant return to form, "With Oden On Our Side" also marked the first time that Amon Amartth took sound quality seriously. All of their previous full-length albums, a thin, reedy quality to them. Jens Bogren’s superb mixing and engineering changed all of that — "With Oden On Our Side" sounds fantastic.
On the album opening "Valhall Awaits Me", singer Johan Hegg's vocal lines aren't merely growled syllables. But don't be worried, longtime Amarth fans, it's not like the Swedish outfit has enlisted the help of Burt Bacharach to soften things up, as Hegg's vocals do resort back to the expected Death Metal growl soon enough, especially on such tracks as "Under the Northern Star". Yet all the while, Hegg manages to hold his own against the riffs and sometimes-Iron Maiden-esque guitar harmonies supplied by Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg. The aforementioned guitar duo also shows they have a talent for penning Industrial strength riffs as well, evidenced by such tracks as "Hermods Ride to Hell" and "Runes to My Memory". Fredrik Andersson’s kick drum shakes the very Earth, and would frighten any army stupid enough to challenge these Vikings. Cymbals are distinct and each hit reverberates out into the room. Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg’s guitars and Ted Lundström’s bass have weight and power behind them that we dream about. This album simply destroys the argument that Metal “needs to be loud”. Metal needs to be dynamic! Let the listener decide what the volume should be!!
"With Odin On Our Side" shows that Amon Amarth continue to be champions of the worldwide Death Metal tournament!!!
It's band's first album to enter the Billboard charts, the Top Heatseekers and the Independent Albums chart, peaking at number 15 and number 26 respectively.
Metal Blade Records GbmH, 2006 (3984-14584-2). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Valhall Awaits Me 4:43
2. Runes To My Memory 4:32
3. Asator 3:04
4. Hermod's Ride To Hel - Lokes Treachery Part 1 4:40
5. Gods Of War Arise 6:02
6. With Oden On Our Side 4:34
7. Cry Of The Black Birds 3:49
8. Under The Northern Star 4:17
9. Prediction Of Warfare 6:38
Total playing time: 42:19 min.
Samples: https://amonamarth.bandcamp.com
AMON AMARTH “With Oden On Our Side” /CD/
The sixth full-length studio album by legendary Swedish Melodic Death Metal band. Aside from being a brilliant return to form, "With Oden On Our Side" also marked the first time that Amon Amartth took sound quality seriously. All of their previous full-length albums, a thin, reedy quality..
€ 13.50
AMONG GODS “Among Gods” /CD/
- Product Code: PRC16
- € 9.90
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€ 3.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 99
Debut full-length album by Norwegian Death Metal band.
Heavy, groovy and extremely catchy, Norway’s Among Gods is a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered and praised! This great band featuring current and ex-members from Syrach and Vithr. Is absolutely crushing everything to dust with its brand of heavy Death Metal, a trip back to the good old days of Obituary, Autopsy and Death!!
PRC Music, 2013 (PRC16). Made in Canada.
Tracklist:
1. Apocalypse 05:10
2. The Night Procession 04:40
3. The City of the Dead 05:41
4. Martyr 04:18
5. Crucifixion 07:02
6. The Plague 04:50
Total playing time: 31:41 min.
Heavy, groovy and extremely catchy, Norway’s Among Gods is a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered and praised! This great band featuring current and ex-members from Syrach and Vithr. Is absolutely crushing everything to dust with its brand of heavy Death Metal, a trip back to the good old days of Obituary, Autopsy and Death!!
PRC Music, 2013 (PRC16). Made in Canada.
Tracklist:
1. Apocalypse 05:10
2. The Night Procession 04:40
3. The City of the Dead 05:41
4. Martyr 04:18
5. Crucifixion 07:02
6. The Plague 04:50
Total playing time: 31:41 min.
AMONG GODS “Among Gods” /CD/
Debut full-length album by Norwegian Death Metal band. Heavy, groovy and extremely catchy, Norway’s Among Gods is a diamond in the rough waiting to be discovered and praised! This great band featuring current and ex-members from Syrach and Vithr. Is absolutely crushing everything to dust with..
DIscount -61%
€ 3.90 € 9.90
AMONG GODS “Monument” /CD/
- Product Code: PRC26
- € 9.90
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€ 3.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 99
Second full-length album by Norwegian Death Metal band.
Among Gods are back with a monolithic hybrid of Dark, Heavy Doom and old school Death Metal!
Although a lot more musical in nature, "Monument" still pack enough punch, hooks and drive to give every self-proclaimed Metallers a run for their money... This new album does feel more mature in every aspect, be it for the awe inspiring vocal melodies, the soaring leads and the uber addictive song structures / arrangements, Among Gods went above and beyond to wrap this all up in a solid crystal clear production.
"Monument" is showcasing the band's solid musicianship and its ability to write memorable songs sounding like nobody else!
PRC Music, 2014 (PRC26). Made in Canada. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Malstrøm 03:10
2. Cold Pathetic Eyes 03:47
3. Monument 04:13
4. V8 04:37
5. Summon Them Back 06:00
6. Hands of Williams 05:44
7. Four Paths to Hell 05:59
8. Eternal 05:17
9. Feathers and Doom 04:33
Total playing time: 43:20 min.
Samples: http://prcmusic.bandcamp.com
Among Gods are back with a monolithic hybrid of Dark, Heavy Doom and old school Death Metal!
Although a lot more musical in nature, "Monument" still pack enough punch, hooks and drive to give every self-proclaimed Metallers a run for their money... This new album does feel more mature in every aspect, be it for the awe inspiring vocal melodies, the soaring leads and the uber addictive song structures / arrangements, Among Gods went above and beyond to wrap this all up in a solid crystal clear production.
"Monument" is showcasing the band's solid musicianship and its ability to write memorable songs sounding like nobody else!
PRC Music, 2014 (PRC26). Made in Canada. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Malstrøm 03:10
2. Cold Pathetic Eyes 03:47
3. Monument 04:13
4. V8 04:37
5. Summon Them Back 06:00
6. Hands of Williams 05:44
7. Four Paths to Hell 05:59
8. Eternal 05:17
9. Feathers and Doom 04:33
Total playing time: 43:20 min.
Samples: http://prcmusic.bandcamp.com
AMONG GODS “Monument” /CD/
Second full-length album by Norwegian Death Metal band. Among Gods are back with a monolithic hybrid of Dark, Heavy Doom and old school Death Metal! Although a lot more musical in nature, "Monument" still pack enough punch, hooks and drive to give every self-proclaimed Metallers a run fo..
DIscount -61%
€ 3.90 € 9.90
AMORPHIS “Halo” /2LP/
- Product Code: AF0027
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary Finnish Melodic Folk/Gothic Metal band.
The longer a band’s career is, the higher is the probability of something fails in music. There are infinite examples that can be a proof of such words in music’s history. But, there are bands that refuse to work in a way that their best can’t be presented in their works, as they want to create a line of continuous classic albums. And one of these bands is the Finnish sextet AMORPHIS, because since their debut they’re delivering excellent albums, and their latest album, “Halo”, is another masterpiece.
Their musical formula isn’t easy to explain in few words: it’s a fusion between aggressiveness and melancholy (the vocals contrasts between clean and growl can depict such thing clearly), Metal elements with lysergic/Psychedelic influences of Hard Rock and Progressive Rock from the late 60s/early 70s (elements that can be clearly heard on “Northwards” due the keyboards and solos), good technical level with good taste and catchy moments (pay attention on the rich arrangements of “The Moon” to check such aspect), always with a deeper and excellent set of landscaping musical ambience.
The set of 11 songs that are presented on “Halo” was chosen between 30 songs, and it’s the kind of album that you can put on repeat for hours, days, months, centuries, eons… you’ll never get sick of it! There is something new to discover in this record every spin because across these songs, there are so many extraordinary details that spice things up a bit, but essentially really make a difference. Whether it’s extra spicy guitar licks, subtle keyboard melodies, or the often groovy bass lines and polyrhythmic drums, this album is truly dynamic and altogether an interesting rollercoaster to the attentive listener.
Atomic Fire GmbH, 2022 (AF0027). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Northwards 5:30
2. On The Dark Waters 4:47
3. The Moon 5:57
Side B
4. Windmane 4:49
5. A New Land 4:36
6. When The Gods Came 4:56
Running time: 30:35 min
Side C
7. Seven Roads Come Together 5:38
8. War 5:24
9. Halo 4:40
Side D
10. The Wolf 4:46
11. My Name Is Night 4:43
Running time: 25:11 min.
Total playing time: 55:46 min.
The longer a band’s career is, the higher is the probability of something fails in music. There are infinite examples that can be a proof of such words in music’s history. But, there are bands that refuse to work in a way that their best can’t be presented in their works, as they want to create a line of continuous classic albums. And one of these bands is the Finnish sextet AMORPHIS, because since their debut they’re delivering excellent albums, and their latest album, “Halo”, is another masterpiece.
Their musical formula isn’t easy to explain in few words: it’s a fusion between aggressiveness and melancholy (the vocals contrasts between clean and growl can depict such thing clearly), Metal elements with lysergic/Psychedelic influences of Hard Rock and Progressive Rock from the late 60s/early 70s (elements that can be clearly heard on “Northwards” due the keyboards and solos), good technical level with good taste and catchy moments (pay attention on the rich arrangements of “The Moon” to check such aspect), always with a deeper and excellent set of landscaping musical ambience.
The set of 11 songs that are presented on “Halo” was chosen between 30 songs, and it’s the kind of album that you can put on repeat for hours, days, months, centuries, eons… you’ll never get sick of it! There is something new to discover in this record every spin because across these songs, there are so many extraordinary details that spice things up a bit, but essentially really make a difference. Whether it’s extra spicy guitar licks, subtle keyboard melodies, or the often groovy bass lines and polyrhythmic drums, this album is truly dynamic and altogether an interesting rollercoaster to the attentive listener.
Atomic Fire GmbH, 2022 (AF0027). Made in Germany. First press.
Tracklist:
Side A
1. Northwards 5:30
2. On The Dark Waters 4:47
3. The Moon 5:57
Side B
4. Windmane 4:49
5. A New Land 4:36
6. When The Gods Came 4:56
Running time: 30:35 min
Side C
7. Seven Roads Come Together 5:38
8. War 5:24
9. Halo 4:40
Side D
10. The Wolf 4:46
11. My Name Is Night 4:43
Running time: 25:11 min.
Total playing time: 55:46 min.
AMORPHIS “Halo” /2LP/
The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary Finnish Melodic Folk/Gothic Metal band. The longer a band’s career is, the higher is the probability of something fails in music. There are infinite examples that can be a proof of such words in music’s history. But, there are bands t..
€ 39.90
AMORPHIS “Silent Waters” /2LP/
- Product Code: 27361 44171 | NB 4417-1
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€ 39.90
- Price in bonus-scraps: 399
First re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary Finnish Melodic Folk/Gothic Metal band.
After the release of the very good "Far From The Sun" in 2003, AMORPHIS faced the very difficult task of finding the proper replacement for Pasi Koskinen behind the microphone. Koskinen had already linked his voice with the band's second era after the prime Doom/Death Metal releases through the early 90s. This era was quite successful for the Finnish sextet and was characterized by albums like "Elegy", "Tuonela" and "Far From The Sun" that had distinct Gothic Metal additions. After many auditions, the band chose Tomi Joutsen as the new singer, who made his debut album appearance two years before, in "Eclipse". Although the album was pretty good, it raised some complaints, saying that Amorphis have chosen a more commercial sound and drifted further from their past works. "Silent Waters" clear away all the clouds of doubt that were gathered around Tomi Joutsen voice and performance in "Eclipse". The band had to search inside and bring some sounds from the old days for the new album.
The lyrics are English translations of Finnish poems written by poet Pekka Kainulainen, who wrote them based on the character of Lemminkäinen in the Kalevala.
Amorphis has gone through many changes and have progressed into a friendly territory on "Silent Waters". The songs here are accessible and very melodic, even when compared to albums like "Elegy" and "Tales From The Thousand Lakes". The band still has a distinctly Folk flavour, but doesn't have nearly as many Death Metal-influenced passages as they had in the past. The result is an album that is crystal clear, addictive and heart-warming.
Once again, Amorphis are over the top creative. The two sides of the band, light and dark, fusion perfectly on this melancholic and intense output! "Silent Waters" is one of Amorphis' stronger efforts, and it's recommended to any and all Metal fans!!
In February 2008, the record was certified gold in Finland, having sold over 15,000 units.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2007/2018 (27361 44171 | NB 4417-1). Made in Germany. 45 RPM.
Tracklist:
Side a
1. Weaving The Incantation 4:57
2. A Servant 3:55
3. Silent Waters 4:50
Side b
1. Towards And Against 4:59
2. I Of Crimson Blood 5:05
Running time: 23:46 min.
Side c
1. Her Alone 6:02
2. Enigma 3:35
3. Shaman 4:56
Side d
1. The White Swan 4:50
2. Black River 3:49
3. Sign 4:34
Running time: 27:46 min.
Total playing time: 51:32 min.
After the release of the very good "Far From The Sun" in 2003, AMORPHIS faced the very difficult task of finding the proper replacement for Pasi Koskinen behind the microphone. Koskinen had already linked his voice with the band's second era after the prime Doom/Death Metal releases through the early 90s. This era was quite successful for the Finnish sextet and was characterized by albums like "Elegy", "Tuonela" and "Far From The Sun" that had distinct Gothic Metal additions. After many auditions, the band chose Tomi Joutsen as the new singer, who made his debut album appearance two years before, in "Eclipse". Although the album was pretty good, it raised some complaints, saying that Amorphis have chosen a more commercial sound and drifted further from their past works. "Silent Waters" clear away all the clouds of doubt that were gathered around Tomi Joutsen voice and performance in "Eclipse". The band had to search inside and bring some sounds from the old days for the new album.
The lyrics are English translations of Finnish poems written by poet Pekka Kainulainen, who wrote them based on the character of Lemminkäinen in the Kalevala.
Amorphis has gone through many changes and have progressed into a friendly territory on "Silent Waters". The songs here are accessible and very melodic, even when compared to albums like "Elegy" and "Tales From The Thousand Lakes". The band still has a distinctly Folk flavour, but doesn't have nearly as many Death Metal-influenced passages as they had in the past. The result is an album that is crystal clear, addictive and heart-warming.
Once again, Amorphis are over the top creative. The two sides of the band, light and dark, fusion perfectly on this melancholic and intense output! "Silent Waters" is one of Amorphis' stronger efforts, and it's recommended to any and all Metal fans!!
In February 2008, the record was certified gold in Finland, having sold over 15,000 units.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2007/2018 (27361 44171 | NB 4417-1). Made in Germany. 45 RPM.
Tracklist:
Side a
1. Weaving The Incantation 4:57
2. A Servant 3:55
3. Silent Waters 4:50
Side b
1. Towards And Against 4:59
2. I Of Crimson Blood 5:05
Running time: 23:46 min.
Side c
1. Her Alone 6:02
2. Enigma 3:35
3. Shaman 4:56
Side d
1. The White Swan 4:50
2. Black River 3:49
3. Sign 4:34
Running time: 27:46 min.
Total playing time: 51:32 min.
AMORPHIS “Silent Waters” /2LP/
First re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary Finnish Melodic Folk/Gothic Metal band. After the release of the very good "Far From The Sun" in 2003, AMORPHIS faced the very difficult task of finding the proper replacement for Pasi Koskinen behind the microphone. Kos..
€ 39.90
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