Surtur Rising
Amon Amarth · 2011
57 min · 45 tracks · melodic death metal
Epic melodic death metal battles with Norse mythology, delivering thunderous riffs and soaring vocals.
Surtur Rising is an album by Amon Amarth, released in 2011. Epic melodic death metal battles with Norse mythology, delivering thunderous riffs and soaring vocals. 'Surtur Rising' debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200, marking Amon Amarth's first entry into the U.S. charts. The album received critical acclaim for its thematic depth and musical cohesiveness, further establishing the band's influence in the genre and contributing to a resurgence of interest in Viking-themed metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Surtur Rising sound like?
Epic melodic death metal battles with Norse mythology, delivering thunderous riffs and soaring vocals. Rooted in melodic death metal.
What makes Surtur Rising by Amon Amarth notable?
'Surtur Rising' debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200, marking Amon Amarth's first entry into the U.S. charts. The album received critical acclaim for its thematic depth and musical cohesiveness, further establishing the band's influence in the genre and contributing to a resurgence of interest in Viking-themed metal. 'Surtur Rising' is Amon Amarth's eighth studio album, released in 2011 during a phase of rising global recognition. Following their commercial success with 'Twilight of the Thunder God' (2008), this album solidified their status in the melodic death metal scene, showcasing their signature blend of mythology and heavy music.
How many songs are on Surtur Rising?
Surtur Rising has 45 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 War of the Gods Standout 4:33
- 2 Töck’s Taunt – Loke’s Treachery, Part II 5:58
- 3 Destroyer of the Universe 3:41
- 4 Slaves of Fear Standout 4:25
- 5 Live Without Regrets 5:03
- 6 The Last Stand of Frej 5:37
- 7 For Victory or Death Standout 4:30
- 8 Wrath of the Norsemen 3:44
- 9 A Beast Am I 5:14
- 10 Doom Over Dead Man 5:51
- 11 Balls to the Wall 5:21
- 12 War Machine 3:35
Disc 2
- 1 Ride for Vengeance
- 2 The Dragon’s Flight Across the Waves
- 3 Without Fear
- 4 Victorious March
- 5 Friends of the Suncross
- 6 Abandoned
- 7 Amon Amarth
- 8 Once Sent From the Golden Hall
- 9 Bleed for Ancient Gods
- 10 The Last With Pagan Blood
- 11 North Sea Storm
- 12 Avenger
- 13 God, His Son and Holy Whore
- 14 Metalwrath
- 15 Legend of a Banished Man
- 16 Bastards of a Lying Breed
- 17 Masters of War
- 18 The Sound of Eight Hooves
- 19 Risen from the Sea
- 20 As Long as the Raven Flies
- 21 A Fury Divine
- 22 Annihilation of Hammerfest
- 23 The Fall Through Ginnungagap
- 24 Releasing Surtur’s Fire
- 25 Death in Fire
- 26 For the Stabwounds in Our Backs
- 27 Where Silent Gods Stand Guard
- 28 Versus the World
- 29 Across the Rainbow Bridge
- 30 Down the Slopes of Death
- 31 Thousand Years of Oppression
- 32 Bloodshed
- 33 …And Soon the World Will Cease to Be
Release Date
March 28, 2011
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
57 min 36 sec
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