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The Great Heathen Army

Amon Amarth · 2022

43 min · 9 tracks · melodic death metal

A thunderous blend of melodic death metal and Viking lore, echoing epic battles and ancient traditions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo battle anthems
  • epic themes of viking lore
  • immersive storytelling through music
  • cathartic release during workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike thematic cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2022, 'The Great Heathen Army' is Amon Amarth's twelfth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2019 release 'Berserker'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the melodic death metal genre, continually evolving while remaining true to their thematic roots centered around Norse mythology.
Stylistic neighbors
Arch Enemy· Children of Bodom· In Flames

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Get in the Ring 4:24
  • 2 The Great Heathen Army 4:04
  • 3 Heidrun 4:42
  • 4 Oden Owns You All 4:17
  • 5 Find a Way or Make One 4:30
  • 6 Dawn of Norsemen 5:32
  • 7 Saxons and Vikings 4:55
  • 8 Skagul Rides With Me 4:34
  • 9 The Serpent’s Trail 6:01

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