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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