Amon Amarth

Hailing from Tumba, Sweden, Amon Amarth stands as an undisputed titan of melodic death metal, forging their sonic battles since 1992. The bands epic name, "Amon Amarth," is drawn directly from the Sindarin tongue of J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth, signifying Mount Doom – a powerful nod to their grand, often lore-steeped scope. While frequently celebrated and sometimes labeled "Viking metal" due to their profound lyrical deep dive into Norse mythology and history, the band themselves firmly embrace the banner of melodic death metal, a designation that perfectly captures their powerful yet musically intricate sound.

This formidable quintet features the iconic guttural growls of vocalist Johan Hegg, the searing lead guitar work of Olavi Mikkonen, the driving rhythm guitar of Johan Söderberg, the thunderous bass lines of Ted Lundström, and the relentless drumming of Jocke Wallgren.

Amon Amarth boasts an impressive discography that includes 12 full-length studio albums, alongside a compilation, an EP, a video album, and ten compelling music videos. Their journey began with the potent debut, Once Sent from the Golden Hall, unleashed in 1998. After five more critically acclaimed studio releases that solidified their signature sound, the band achieved a monumental breakthrough with 2008`s Twilight of the Thunder God. This era-defining album not only captivated metalheads worldwide but also stormed the charts, hitting an impressive No. 10 on the Swedish album charts and marking a significant milestone at No. 50 on the prestigious US Billboard 200. Their relentless march continued with subsequent critically acclaimed albums: Surtur Rising (2011), Deceiver of the Gods (2013), Jomsviking (2016), Berserker (2019), and their latest epic, The Great Heathen Army (2022), each release further cementing their legacy as purveyors of thunderous, Viking-inspired melodic death metal.