Prior to the release of their debut ‘The Rot of the World’, the live ‘Mind Over Metal’ broadcast is invaded by Kevin Savage, TJ Maynard, and Matt St. Gelais of Alive & Well. Not only do we have in-depth interview action, but also special tracks chosen from At the Gates, Carcass, Amon Amarth, Hope Conspiracy, Crowbar, Living Sacrifice, Alice in Chains, Meshuggah, Danzig, Pantera, and Shai Hulud.

There are 53 bands represented, with 39 receiving short recaps of 21 words or less, in 12 different groupings.

On the last night of their “An Evening with AMON AMARTH” tour, the mighty Swedes played a killer set at The ‘Dise in Boston. MetalMattLongo snapped some sweet photos and Willow Holden wrote a lovely letter to thank them. They have another round planned for Fall 2011, too!

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Amon Amarth does not simply stand on the shoulders of giants—they ARE the fucking mountain.

“It’s gotta be all five of us really digging the stuff, or we don’t even work with it.” ~Olavi Mikkonen

The band will play two full sets each night in support of their latest album “Surtur Rising”, named in tribute to the leader of the fire giants of Muspelheim (“flame land”) and the oldest being in the nine worlds of Norse mythology.

Setting sail once again for pillage ‘n’ plunder, Faroese pagan metal stalwarts TYR’s latest North America tour starts next week

Barely a year off the ground, and they’ve got so many sweet gigs! Read on for more info on their upcoming tour with Amon Amarth, plus they have confirmed a slot at the 2010 Download Festival.

HOLY GRAIL confirmed for AMON AMARTH North American spring tour and major European metal festivals.

Amon Amarth – “Twilight of the Thunder God” [Metal Blade] … those with a penchant for vehement Viking valor know to look to this Swedish quintet, who have hacked and slashed their way to become one of the most distinguished names in Metal … their ninth album plays out much like their last: a trio of barnburners, a couple of okay tracks, a great centerpiece, and at least one more standout before the album closes (this is 9, which also features some cello by Apocalyptica) … also listen for a solo by Roope Latvala (Children of Bodom) on *1* [...read more]