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AMON AMARTH Frontman Checks In From The Road
Vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH has issued the following update: "Three shows into our North American tour and so far it's been a blast. We started out at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on October 1st. And what a tour kick-off it was! Already before the show we knew .....October 6, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Frontman Says Touring With SLAYER Is 'A Great Opportunity'
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About Heavy Metal: AMON AMARTH's sound doesn't change dramatically from CD to CD, but what's different about "Twilight Of The Thunder God"? Johan Heg...October 6, 2008
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New Reviews Added To The Site
The following reviews have been added to the site: CD Reviews: * ALL THAT REMAINS - "Overcome" (Prosthetic) * AMON AMARTH - "Twilight of the Thunder God" (Metal Blade) * BILOCATE - "Sudden Death Syndrome" (Self-Released) * BLOOD CEREMONY - "Blood Ceremony" (Rise Above) * CLUTCH - "Full Fathom Five:...October 6, 2008
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Twilight of the Thunder God
While I'd never, of course, go so far as to say "I do not like AMON AMARTH," I was of the opinion for a long time that their albums, while decent, were outstripped by their live reputation. "Twilight of the Thunder God" goes a long way toward rectifying this, upping the intensity of their lusty ...October 6, 2008
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Sudden Death Syndrome
You'll find quality metal in the most unlikely of places if you look hard enough. Jordanian band BILOCATE is the proof in the pudding with an excellent collection of majestic doom/death songs called "Sudden Death Syndrome". It is a classic European-style doom effort with dark melodies, lush atmosphe...October 6, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH CATHEDRAL EINHERJER IN EXTREMO MACHINE HEAD The first part of Co...October 4, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: New Audio Interview With JOHAN HEGG Available
Headbanger's Blog recently tracked down AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg to talk to him about the energy that powers the band's new record, "Twilight of the Thunder God", guest musicians, AMON AMARTH's eagerness to explore uncharted realms, their fascination with ancient texts and why they were almos...October 4, 2008
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SLAYER's KING, AMON AMARTH's HEGG On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests earlier tonight (Friday, October 3) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". The program is now available for streaming at BBC.co....October 3, 2008
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SISTER SIN Added To OTEP, ILL NINO U.S. Tour
Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN has been added to the forthcoming U.S. co-headlining tour featuring OTEP and ILL NINO. As previously reported, SISTER SIN will support ARCH ENEMY on the following dates: Dec. 12 - NL, Uden @ De Pul Dec. 13 - D, Düsseldorf @ ISS Dome (DORO 25th Annive...October 3, 2008
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AMON AMARTH's 'Thunder God' Cracks German Top 10
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 6. This marks the highest-ever chart entry for he band as well as its record label, Metal Blade Records. Commented AMON AMARTH in a statement: "Germans know great beer,...October 2, 2008
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SLAYER: New Song To Be Made Available Via 'Unholy Alliance' Download Card
A brand-new SLAYER album is expected in 2009, but some fans won't have to wait that long to get an early listen to some of the new music. Fans who attend any of the upcoming European "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" dates, will receive the new SLAYER song via an exclusive download card that will...October 1, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: 'Thunder God' UK Chart Positions Revealed
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", has registered the following UK chart positions in its first week of release: #8 - Top 40 Rock & Metal chart #11 - Top 50 Independent Album chart #126 - Top 200 Artist Album chart "Twilight of the Thunder God" entered the Sw...September 29, 2008
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AMON AMARTH's 'Twilight Of The Thunder God' Lands On Swedish Chart
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", has entered the Swedish chart at position No. 11. The band's previous CD, "With Oden on our Side", debuted at No. 21 back in 2006. Commented the band: "We would like to take the opportunity to thank our fellow countrymen and loy...September 26, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Confirmed For Ireland's CORK WINTERFEST
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH have been confirmed for the Cork Winterfest 2008 festival, set to take place December 20 in Cork, Ireland. According to a press release, "What makes this show so special is that it is in front of just 250 people, and is [AMON AMARTH's] first and only confirmed Ir...September 24, 2008
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SAXON: New Album Title, Track Listing; Single Artwork Revealed
SAXON fans have a lot of things to look forward to in the coming months: to start off with, the British metal legends will release their new download single, "Live To Rock", followed by the arrival at the stores of their current studio album, "Into The Labyrinth", as well as major tours to support b...September 24, 2008
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