AMON AMARTH

Release Year: 2004
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: straightforward raw viking death metal

savage fifth Amon Amarth full-length unites viking metal hordes all around the world with their trademark hymn The Pursuit of Vikings, but not only that: after a bit of stamping around the bush, it was a really strong sequel, eight tunes of which pulsate with raw aggression and straightforward death metal tradition - the approach is deliberately tightened, shedding excessive details and emphasizing an unrelenting sense of power; much more focus is directed on catchy rhythmics and the world-devouring roar of Johan rather than more elaborate guitar intricacy, giving these tunes a direct, highly effective, and live performances-friendly character, while harmonies sound surprisingly melancholic and woeful, yet certainly memorable, helping to build a strong, impressive record