Amon Amarth

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- With Oden On Our Side
- Released 2006

- Versus The World
- Released 2002

- Fate Of Norns
- Released 2004

- The Crusher
- Released 2001

biography

Swedish death metal band Amon Amarth originally formed in 1988 under the name Scum; by the time the new moniker was adopted four years later, the line-up consisted of vocalist Johan Hegg, guitarists Olli Mikkonen and Anders Hansson, bassist Ted Lundstrom and drummer Niko Kaukinen. In 1993, the quintet recorded their first demo Thor Arise, which went unreleased due to sound problems; a second demo, Arrival of the Fimbul Winter, followed in 1994, quickly selling out all 1000 copies. Signing to the Singapore-based Pulverised label, Amon Amarth issued the EP Sorrow Throughout the Nine World in mid-1996; soon after Kaukinen exited, and was replaced by drummer Martin Lopez for 1998's full-length Once Sent from the Golden Hall. When both Hansson and Lopez defected from the line-up, the remaining members of Amon Amarth tapped new guitarist Johan Söderberg and drummer Fredrik Andersson for 1999's The Avenger. Crusher followed three years later. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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- - Twilight of The thunder god!
  - - By Lutanist
    - 8/22/2009 05:21:24
  - I love this band so much i listen to em day and night! it never gets old best Swedish band eva
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- - Epic Viking Metal
  - - By Krumn
    - 3/8/2009 19:40:17
  - Amazing band with well laid out cd's. Saw them live in Chicago for the Twilight of the Thunder God tour and they are even more amazing live. Lots of energy and great lyrics. One of the best metal bands around...
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- - AMON AMARTH
  - - By MetalMylesB
    - 1/4/2009 04:57:39
  - "One of greatest pagan metal bands " i would hardly say they are pagan metal........ i would say they are "viking metal" or
    "black metal" but pagan metal? there lyrics are about norse things not pagan things......that aside Amon Amarth is one of the greatest bands ever.
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- - epic music
  - - By mrrkfoster
    - 10/20/2008 00:56:42
  - One of greatest pagan metal bands I've had a chance to listen to. The music is incredible and the lyrics are epic. Fate of Norns and Verses the World are their best cd's.
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- - RATE MY COMMENT PLZ!
  - - By Emokitties
    - 8/20/2008 16:25:59
  - kick ass band i recomend it (= listen to it now!! HEHE<br/>keep music alive. support bands!
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