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.
The Great Heathen Army is an album by Amon Amarth, released in 2022. A thunderous blend of melodic death metal and Viking lore, echoing epic battles and ancient traditions. This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and received positive reviews from critics for its tight songwriting and vibrant instrumentation. Its themes continue to resonate within the heavy metal community, further establishing Amon Amarth as leading figures in modern Viking metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Great Heathen Army sound like?
A thunderous blend of melodic death metal and Viking lore, echoing epic battles and ancient traditions. Rooted in melodic death metal.
What makes The Great Heathen Army by Amon Amarth notable?
This album debuted at number one on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and received positive reviews from critics for its tight songwriting and vibrant instrumentation. Its themes continue to resonate within the heavy metal community, further establishing Amon Amarth as leading figures in modern Viking metal. 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.
How many songs are on The Great Heathen Army?
The Great Heathen Army has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Get in the Ring 4:24
- 2 The Great Heathen Army Standout 4:04
- 3 Heidrun 4:42
- 4 Oden Owns You All Standout 4:17
- 5 Find a Way or Make One 4:30
- 6 Dawn of Norsemen 5:32
- 7 Saxons and Vikings Standout 4:55
- 8 Skagul Rides With Me 4:34
- 9 The Serpent’s Trail 6:01
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
43 min 4 sec
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