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Hymns to the Rising Sun

Amon Amarth · 2010

67 min · 14 tracks · melodic death metal

Epic melodic death metal that intertwines Norse mythology with powerful, anthemic riffs and soaring vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic soundscapes for adventure
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • anthemic riffs for empowerment
  • wave-like pacing for immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek relaxed listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 8, 2010, 'Hymns to the Rising Sun' is Amon Amarth's seventh studio album, following their successful 'Twilight of the Thunder God'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status within the melodic death metal scene, gaining recognition for their thematic focus on Viking lore and mythology.
Stylistic neighbors
Arch Enemy· Children of Bodom· In Flames

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Twilight of the Thunder God 4:08
  • 2 Guardians of Asgaard 4:23
  • 3 Live for the Kill 4:09
  • 4 Varyags of Miklagaard 4:18
  • 5 Runes to My Memory 4:32
  • 6 Cry of the Black Birds 3:49
  • 7 Hermod's Ride to Hel 4:40
  • 8 Asator 3:04
  • 9 Pursuit of Vikings 4:30
  • 10 Fate of Norns 5:57
  • 11 Death in Fire 4:54
  • 12 Where Silent Gods Stand Guard 5:46
  • 13 Victorious March 7:55
  • 14 Children of the Grave 5:21

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