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2016 certainly has thrown down the gauntlet in terms of Metal releases. Despite us only just coming into the month of June so far we have had some absolutely astounding releases. From comebacks to phenomenal debuts, expansive work to avant garde madness this is a list chronicling just some of the newest releases this year. Today we will be looking at some of the releases from the first third of the year and boy are there some truly top additions.
Having just released their brand new album Jomsviking, Amon Amarth have stated their claim to being one of the solid Death Metal bands out there. Known for the solidified reputation, twenty plus year in the industry can sometimes take its creative toll. Not only that but having the added problem of their now departed drummer the band are strangely, stronger than ever. Now on their tenth album the band decide to explore their most creative side yet. As the band’s foray into the unknown, Jomsviking is the bands first attempt at a concept album. Just days before the album’s release we were lucky enough to not only catch the band at their Underworld intimate performance but to be able to share a mead or two with the bands bassist and founding member Ted Lundstrom.
There are bands out there that truly separate the men from the boys. Known for their overtly manly personas Amon Amarth are truly a sight to behold. Having begun their quest for Valhalla in 1992, twenty six years on they would be forgiven perhaps for running out of steam. Yet with their brand new and incredible album Jomsviking imminently released the band are anything but. Returning to their humble beginnings to the cavernous venue that once greeted them before excelling beyond their wildest imaginations.
He’ll be with the band for all upcoming tours and then some…but who is it?
Tragedy as an art has manifested itself in countless different forms from the earliest Greeks, innovators of theatre, until the likes of Shakespeare brought the genre home. Amon Amarth like the great Greeks see beauty in tragedy. Lying closely together lyric and story often go hand in hand, giving rise particularly recently to concept records a sudden resurgence in the pastiche of the seventies seems to be a la mode. Known for their Viking heritage Amon Amarth have consistently delivered excellent songs, cementing their reputation as steadfast heavy weights in the Death Metal arena. Drawing on their influences, having told numerous tales of bravery and valour at last Amon Amarth begin their own story.
Amon Amarth have unveiled a brand new video for their second single from upcoming album Jomsviking.
Shortly after their teaser trailer surrounding the album’s release we now have concrete information that the brand new Amon Amarth record is coming this March.
The Viking gods have returned.
We all know that one guy, the one person that never seems to be satisfied with any form of new music. Any time any form of enthusiasm is shared its immediately beaten with negativity saying they will never be troo! Well it seems that Amon Amarth’s humour still remains intact. With one of the best teasers released yet we see our Basement dweller get a visit from the Norse god himself.