Twilight Of The Thunder God

If Amon Amarth weren\'t synonymous with Viking metal already, this concept album directly inspired by the epic violence of Norse mythology would be their battle cry. The album is expertly paced between thrashed-out ragers like the heavy-riffing \"Where Is Your God?,\" more dynamic explorations such as \"Guardians of Asgaard\"—powered by guest vocals from Entombed\'s Lars Göran Petrov—and the cello-driven evil of \"Live for the Kill.\" The underlying anguish of a bloodied battlefield is ever-present throughout, giving the album a dark emotional subtext.

Their album covers overflow with swords, shields, and he-men, and they've been known to don drinking horns and offer a toast to live crowds, but the most "viking" aspect of these Swedish metalers could be their strong, simple, and often romantic melodies.

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While I'd never, of course, go so far as to say "I do not like AMON AMARTH," I was of the opinion for a long time that their albums, while decent, were outstripped by their live reputation. "Twilight of the Thunder God" goes a long way toward rectifying this, upping the intensity of their lusty ...

Amon Amarth - Twilight of the Thunder God review: Twilight of the Thunder God is simply a fun listen, and one of the most exciting metal albums of the year.