Kaaos TV conducted an interview with vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish melodic death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH at the Finnish Metal Expo on February 18, 2011 in Helsinki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
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A track-by-track review of “Surtur Rising”, the eighth studio album from Swedish melodic death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH, can be found at RadioMetal.com. Named in tribute to Surtur, leader of the fire giants of Muspelheim (“flame land”) and the oldest being in the nine worlds of Norse mythology, the record, which is due in North America on March 29 via Metal Blade Records, features 10 tracks of sword-wielding, fist-pumping, hyper climactic battle anthems. The follow-up to 2008’s monolithic “Twilight Of The Thunder God” full-length was recorded again at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren and features strikingly brutal cover art by Tom Thiel.
The official album landing page can be acccessed at this location. The new web site, dedicated exclusively to “Surtur Rising”, includes album pre-orders for North America and Europe as well as up-to-the-minute news updates, tour announcements, videos and singles leading up to the record’s release.
“Slaves Of Fear”, a brand new song from Swedish melodic death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH, is available for streaming at DecibelMagazine.com.
Commented AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson: “‘Slaves Of Fear’ is not the all-typical AMON AMARTH song. It was one of the last songs we finished for the album and what makes this song a little bit different is the collaboration between me and [guitarist] Olavi [Mikkonen] as songwriters. Usually, most songs are written by Olavi and [guitarist] Johan [Söderberg]. It’s definitely one of the darkest songs we’ve ever written and the main/intro riff is my personal tribute to the passing of Ronnie James Dio as the riff came to me after listening to ‘Holy Diver’. Lyrically, it’s about how religions keep people under its control and from thinking for themselves. It includes some of the most angry lyrics [vocalist] Johan [Hegg] has written and they kind of remind me of ‘The Sound Of Eight Hooves’ [off 2001’s ‘The Crusher’ full-length] in a way. It works exceptionally well with the melancholic feel of the riffs.”
Source: Blabbermouth.net
“Slaves Of Fear”, a brand new song from Swedish melodic death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH, is available for streaming at DecibelMagazine.com.
Commented AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson: “‘Slaves Of Fear’ is not the all-typical AMON AMARTH song. It was one of the last songs we finished for the album and what makes this song a little bit different is the collaboration between me and [guitarist] Olavi [Mikkonen] as songwriters. Usually, most songs are written by Olavi and [guitarist] Johan [Söderberg]. It’s definitely one of the darkest songs we’ve ever written and the main/intro riff is my personal tribute to the passing of Ronnie James Dio as the riff came to me after listening to ‘Holy Diver’. Lyrically, it’s about how religions keep people under its control and from thinking for themselves. It includes some of the most angry lyrics [vocalist] Johan [Hegg] has written and they kind of remind me of ‘The Sound Of Eight Hooves’ [off 2001’s ‘The Crusher’ full-length] in a way. It works exceptionally well with the melancholic feel of the riffs.”
Source: Blabbermouth.net
Swedish melodic death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH have announce their 2011 U.S. headlining tour. Simply dubbed “An Evening With Amon Amarth”, this very special trek will find the band touring without support and instead performing two separate sets each night! One set will feature upcoming album, “Surtur Rising”, in its entirety. The Viking-inspired festivities will commence on April 14 in Chicago, Illinois and pillage its way through 17 cities throughout the country before drawing to a climactic close on May 7 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Commented drummer Fredrik Andersson: “We’re really excited about the upcoming album, ‘Surtur Rising’. And what better way to showcase it by playing the full album on our first U.S. tour for ‘Surtur Rising’?! It’s definitely a unique opportunity for our fans because not only will the album be performed live but a second set with material from our previous albums will take place. We want our fans to really experience AMON AMARTH.”
“An Evening With Amon Amarth” tour dates:
Apr. 14 – The Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
Apr. 15 – Station 4 – Saint Paul, MN
Apr. 16 – Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS
Apr. 17 – The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
Apr. 19 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR
Apr. 20 – Showbox Sodo – Seattle, WA
Apr. 22 – The Regency – San Francisco, CA
Apr. 23 – Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA
Apr. 24 – House of Blues – West Hollywood, CA
Apr. 25 – Nile Theatre – Mesa, AZ
Apr. 27 – White Rabbit – San Antonio, TX
Apr. 29 – Culture Room – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Apr. 30 – Beacham Theatre – Orlando, FL
May 01 – Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
May 02 – Jaxx – Springfield, VA
May 03 – Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
May 05 – Best Buy Theater – New York, NY
May 06 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
May 07 – Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
Source: Blabbermouth.net
“War Of The Gods”, a brand new song from Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH from the band’s eighth studio album, “Surtur Rising”, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
“War Of The Gods”, a brand new song from Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH from the band’s eighth studio album, “Surtur Rising”, will be premiered during this weekend’s (January 28-30) edition of Full Metal Jackie‘s nationally syndicated radio show. The program will also include an interview with the group’s frontman, Johan Hegg.
To see a full list of stations carrying the show and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com.
“Surtur Rising” will be released in North America on March 29 via Metal Blade Records. Named in tribute to Surtur, leader of the fire giants of Muspelheim (“flame land”) and the oldest being in the nine worlds of Norse mythology, the record, which was listed among Decibel magazine’s most anticipated albums of 2011, features 10 tracks of sword-wielding, fist-pumping, hyper climactic battle anthems. The follow-up to 2008’s monolithic “Twilight Of The Thunder God” full-length was recorded again at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren and features strikingly brutal cover art by Tom Thiel.
Surtur Rising” track listing:
01. War Of The Gods
02. Töck’s Taunt – Loke’s Treachery Part II
03. Destroyer Of The Universe
04. Slaves Of Fear
05. Live Without Regrets
06. The Last Stand of Frej
07. For Victory Or Death
08. Wrath Of The Norsemen
09. A Beast Am I
10. Doom Over Dead Man
Source: Blabbermouth.net
