Amon Amarth - Twilight Of The Thunder God

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Release date:	17 September 2008
Style:	Melodic death metal
Owners:	2222 have it 132 want it 5 trade it

Disc I [CD]
01. Twilight Of The Thunder God [feat. Roope Latvala]
02. Free Will Sacrifice
03. Guardians Of Asgaard [feat. Lars-Göran Petrov]
04. Where Is Your God?
05. Varyags Of Miklagaard
06. Tattered Banners And Bloody Flags
07. No Fear For The Setting Sun
08. The Hero
09. Live For The Kill [feat. Apocalyptica]
10. Embrace Of The Endless Ocean
11. Valhall Awaits Me [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
12. Runes To My Memory [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
13. Cry Of The Black Birds [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
14. Asator [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
15. Pursuit Of Vikings [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
16. Fate Of Norns [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
17. Without Fear [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
18. With Oden On Our Side [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]
19. Where Silent Gods Stand Guard [Live at Summer Breeze Open Air 2007] [Vinyl bonus]

Disc II [CD: Live At Summer Breeze 2007][Limited Edition bonus]
01. Intro
02. Valhall Awaits Me
03. Runes To My Memory
04. Cry Of The Black Birds
05. Asator
06. Pursuit Of Vikings
07. Fate Of Norns
08. Without Fear
09. With Oden On Our Side
10. Where Silent Gods Stand Guard
11. An Ancient Sign Of Coming Storm
12. Victorious March
13. Death In Fire

Disc III [DVD: Live At Summer Breeze 2007][Limited Edition bonus]
01. Intro
02. Valhall Awaits Me
03. Runes To My Memory
04. Cry Of The Black Birds
05. Asator
06. Pursuit Of Vikings
07. Fate Of Norns
08. Without Fear
09. With Oden On Our Side
10. Where Silent Gods Stand Guard
11. An Ancient Sign Of Coming Storm
12. Victorious March
13. Death In Fire

+ 40 page booklet [Limited Edition bonus]

The Best Melodeath/Gothenburg Metal Album Of 2008
Top 20 albums of 2008: 5

Reviews (2)

Lyrics (10)

Additional info
Release dates:

September 17th (Sweden)
September 19th (Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Italy)
September 22nd in the rest of Europe
September 30th for the rest of the world

Recorded at Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden during May-June 2008.
Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren afor Northern Music Co. Assistant engineer: Dennis 'Derclint' Israel.
Cover artwork by Tom Thiel.

Guest review by
Heart_of_METAL

Rating:
9.1

I used to like a lot of music, but after finding MetalStorm, I discovered many new bands I had not heard before, including Amon Amarth. Seeing "With Oden On Our Side" on the MS Random Album feature started my interest about this band, and from there my position on "extreme metal" was changed.

So, this is my fourth album of AA and have to say, that I crowd it into my head two times a day. The voice of Johann Hegg is fantastic, in melodic passages sounds really amazing. I already like the album "With Oden on our side", but "Twilight of the Thunder Gods" I now prefer.

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published 15.04.2009 | Comments (11)

Guest review by
Fane

Rating:
8.3

Amon Amarth is a name that makes every true viking look up from their mead tankards. Unlike Ensiferum or Turisas these guys leave weaponry home and hop into a car instead of saddling their horses. They don't need props as they are vikings by heart and their album Twilight Of The Thunder God shows this more than well.

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published 02.01.2011 | Comments (16)

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Reza Account deleted	Permalink 14.01.2010 - 07:24 Reza Account deleted Maybe if I didn't listen to "With Oden On Our Side" album, I said that "Twilight Of The Thunder God" is the best Amon Amarth song. But IMO it's a copy of "Valhall Awaits Me". the riffs are quite copied from it and I believe that Amon Amarth was going to repeat another "Valhall Awaits Me". Loading...
MeTalRea\|istiK Posts: 170 From: Malaysia	Permalink 19.02.2010 - 15:00 MeTalRea\|istiK Posts: 170 From: Malaysia Im new here!!so what i hv to do get this item?? Loading...
Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 19.02.2010 - 15:03 Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic What? ---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep Loading...
Thor26 Posts: 49 From: Denmark	Permalink 14.04.2010 - 17:11 Rating: 10 Thor26 Posts: 49 From: Denmark Jeezzz... Listening to the "The Hero" I swear I see images from "The Pathfinder" movie! Hell, I see them every time I'm listening to Amon. I hope one day they'll make an album based on that movie. ---- With Odin on our side! Loading...
Thor26 Posts: 49 From: Denmark	Permalink 14.04.2010 - 17:16 Rating: 10 Thor26 Posts: 49 From: Denmark ...and I've always wondered when Amon will pay tribute to THE most beautiful predator: the wolf. Well, here they are with "Live for the Kill". Extraordinary track. Praise to Apocalyptica too. ---- With Odin on our side! Loading...
SATANSCHAMBER666 Account deleted	Permalink 27.11.2010 - 04:08 SATANSCHAMBER666 Account deleted AWESOME ALBUM Loading...
Vikingr Posts: 179 From: Canada	Permalink 16.12.2010 - 00:32 Rating: 9 Vikingr Posts: 179 From: Canada This is literally the album that got me started in Death Metal. Free Will Sacrifice is an excellent song that was so awesome that it rendered me a vegatable for an hour.Praise to Amon Amarth:bow: Loading...
Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK	Permalink 16.12.2010 - 00:47 Baz Anderson Posts: 13237 From: UK Written by Vikingr on 16.12.2010 at 00:32 This is literally the album that got me started in Death Metal. Free Will Sacrifice is an excellent song that was so awesome that it rendered me a vegatable for an hour.Praise to Amon Amarth:bow: Next step: Amputated... Loading...
Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada	Permalink 29.12.2010 - 21:24 Rating: 9 Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada Got it for christmas, pretty sick! ---- 14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse I do your mum *DESTROY DRUM TRIGGERS* Loading...
Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada	Permalink 29.12.2010 - 21:25 Rating: 9 Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada ... oh yeah its the limited editon bonus... ---- 14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse I do your mum *DESTROY DRUM TRIGGERS* Loading...
Mechanist Account deleted	Permalink 02.01.2011 - 21:03 Mechanist Account deleted Written by Guest on 14.01.2010 at 07:24 Maybe if I didn't listen to "With Oden On Our Side" album, I said that "Twilight Of The Thunder God" is the best Amon Amarth song. But IMO it's a copy of "Valhall Awaits Me". the riffs are quite copied from it and I believe that Amon Amarth was going to repeat another "Valhall Awaits Me". Yes, indeed. The similarity is baffling and, in my case, even repulsive. Loading...
Souliens Posts: 3 From: Lithuania	Permalink 14.02.2011 - 17:01 Rating: 10 Souliens Posts: 3 From: Lithuania Best album of all times. Loading...
Vikcen Metálico Posts: 970 From: Spain	Permalink 11.03.2011 - 11:18 Rating: 10 Vikcen Metálico Posts: 970 From: Spain I find this album in a similar case with the album "The Crusher" ("Masters Of War" and "Releasing Surtur's Fire") with two outstanding songs, "Twilight Of The Thunder God" and "Guardians Of Asgaard", and the rest of the album between good songs and regular songs, although Twilight Of The Thunder God with better production. Loading...
weareblind Posts: 1 From: Italy	Permalink 12.05.2011 - 13:54 Rating: 10 weareblind Posts: 1 From: Italy This is Death-Viking-Heavy Metal GREAT synthesis. Bow to the perfection. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 12.05.2011 - 16:13 Rating: 9 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by weareblind on 12.05.2011 at 13:54 This is Death-Viking-Heavy Metal GREAT synthesis. Bow to the perfection. This is actually melodic death metal, and it's far from perfect. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Vikingr Posts: 179 From: Canada	Permalink 03.07.2011 - 08:33 Rating: 9 Vikingr Posts: 179 From: Canada One of the few albums I'd kick someone's ass too Loading...
Regolith Posts: 92 From: USA	Permalink 25.11.2011 - 00:30 Rating: 7 Regolith Posts: 92 From: USA Sheesh, looking at all the 8's, 9's and 10's my 7 looks a little hateful. But that is not the case. This album is upbeat and a lot of fun, but I would have to say that AA's overly safe writting gets old quick. So, although fun, entertaining and good for a quick fix, it just doesn't have the musical qualities that keep me enthralled. Some plusses for me are the vocals (That guys voice rules! I wish I could talk like that all the time) and the very well done production. Oh, and the album art is really cool. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 25.11.2011 - 00:41 Rating: 9 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by Regolith on 25.11.2011 at 00:30 So, although fun, entertaining and good for a quick fix, it just doesn't have the musical qualities that keep me enthralled. That's probably one of the better-defended 7s I've read in a while. I'd personally give this album a 9 because I have fanboy-like tendencies when it comes to Amon Amarth, but a 7 is still a good score. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 25.11.2011 - 01:30 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.11.2011 at 00:41 because I have fanboy-like tendencies when it comes to Amon Amarth crap and I was hoping it was just with Shining you have fanboy-like tendencies, but as it turns ouot also for this generic crap. ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink +1 25.11.2011 - 01:43 Rating: 9 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada I think Amon Amarth are less generic than a lot of the revivalist death metal bands you get wet over Marcel. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 25.11.2011 - 02:14 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands Written by Troy Killjoy on 25.11.2011 at 01:43 I think Amon Amarth are less generic than a lot of the revivalist death metal bands you get wet over Marcel. Nope they are just as bad in that respect But somehow due to being on a big label people seem to miss that. Same with what is currently happening with Vallenfyre and Sonne Adam. ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 25.11.2011 - 04:20 Rating: 9 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Okay I'll agree, they're equally as bad. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
musicalkaratekid Posts: 1506 From: UK	Permalink 06.04.2012 - 02:22 Rating: 9 musicalkaratekid Posts: 1506 From: UK This album deserves a great deal of credit for being the one that got me into Amon Amarth in the first place. There is a visceral power running throughout, and that beautiful violin part of 'live for the kill' is sweet. The songs on this album work so well live too, making it more of an atmospheric sound albeit with some truly amazing songwriting. The one point knocked off is probably because some of the riffs are repetitive-not ALL. Loading...
Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada	Permalink 07.04.2012 - 04:26 Rating: 9 Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Posts: 21306 From: Canada Written by musicalkaratekid on 06.04.2012 at 02:22 ...that beautiful violin part of 'live for the kill' is sweet. Agreed, although you can credit the cello work to Apocalyptica. This is definitely one of my favorite melodic death metal albums. It weighs a ton thanks to the fat-as-fuck riffs, it brings you out on the battlefield, it balances aggression with cheese perfectly, and the intense atmosphere sets the mood for what most bands would be happy to call their magnum opus. ---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something." Loading...
musicalkaratekid Posts: 1506 From: UK	Permalink 07.04.2012 - 19:04 Rating: 9 musicalkaratekid Posts: 1506 From: UK Written by Troy Killjoy on 07.04.2012 at 04:26 Written by musicalkaratekid on 06.04.2012 at 02:22 ...that beautiful violin part of 'live for the kill' is sweet. Agreed, although you can credit the cello work to Apocalyptica. This is definitely one of my favorite melodic death metal albums. It weighs a ton thanks to the fat-as-fuck riffs, it brings you out on the battlefield, it balances aggression with cheese perfectly, and the intense atmosphere sets the mood for what most bands would be happy to call their magnum opus. I know, amon amarth really are flying the flag for melodic death metal at the moment. Loading...
Infernal Eternal Posts: 647 From: Greece	Permalink 26.05.2012 - 12:01 Rating: 9 Infernal Eternal Posts: 647 From: Greece Good but not the best Amon Amarth album. ---- {}::::::[]:::::::::::::::::> ONLY DEATH IS REAL <:::::::::::::::::[]::::::{} Rest In Peace: Bon Scott, Dave G. Halliday, Michael "Destructor" Wulf, Jerry Fogle, Quorthon, Witchhunter Loading...
Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1458 From: Australia	Permalink 20.08.2012 - 00:47 Rating: 8 Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1458 From: Australia Written by Infernal Eternal on 26.05.2012 at 12:01 Good but not the best Amon Amarth album. I agree. I think that With Oden on Our Side is a much better album. ---- The sun shines over The Fool... Loading...
Infernal Eternal Posts: 647 From: Greece	Permalink 05.10.2012 - 20:54 Rating: 9 Infernal Eternal Posts: 647 From: Greece Written by Ace Frawley on 20.08.2012 at 00:47 Written by Infernal Eternal on 26.05.2012 at 12:01 Good but not the best Amon Amarth album. I agree. I think that With Oden on Our Side is a much better album. I love all Amon Amarth albums besides The Crusher. ---- {}::::::[]:::::::::::::::::> ONLY DEATH IS REAL <:::::::::::::::::[]::::::{} Rest In Peace: Bon Scott, Dave G. Halliday, Michael "Destructor" Wulf, Jerry Fogle, Quorthon, Witchhunter Loading...
Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India	Permalink 05.10.2012 - 21:54 Rating: 7 Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India Written by Infernal Eternal on 05.10.2012 at 20:54 Written by Ace Frawley on 20.08.2012 at 00:47 Written by Infernal Eternal on 26.05.2012 at 12:01 Good but not the best Amon Amarth album. I agree. I think that With Oden on Our Side is a much better album. I love all Amon Amarth albums besides The Crusher. For me, The Avenger was one of their weakest record ever. Honestly, "Crusher" was a really good stuff and I know they gotten low rating out here but i really don't care as long as they sounded awesome on that record. ---- Cynic's Metal On Spotify Cynic's Stoner/Sludge/Doom On Spotify Loading...
Infernal Eternal Posts: 647 From: Greece	Permalink 06.10.2012 - 10:51 Rating: 9 Infernal Eternal Posts: 647 From: Greece Written by Cynic Metalhead on 05.10.2012 at 21:54 Written by Infernal Eternal on 05.10.2012 at 20:54 Written by Ace Frawley on 20.08.2012 at 00:47 Written by Infernal Eternal on 26.05.2012 at 12:01 Good but not the best Amon Amarth album. I agree. I think that With Oden on Our Side is a much better album. I love all Amon Amarth albums besides The Crusher. For me, The Avenger was one of their weakest record ever. Honestly, "Crusher" was a really good stuff and I know they gotten low rating out here but i really don't care as long as they sounded awesome on that record. Well, it's all about taste. ---- {}::::::[]:::::::::::::::::> ONLY DEATH IS REAL <:::::::::::::::::[]::::::{} Rest In Peace: Bon Scott, Dave G. Halliday, Michael "Destructor" Wulf, Jerry Fogle, Quorthon, Witchhunter Loading...