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AMON AMARTH Twilight Of the Thunder God - 2010 U.S. vinyl 2-LP reissue, 180 gram blue vinyl
Format: Vinyl
Condition: New
Year of Release: 2010
Cat. No.: 130106
Label: Plastic Head
If extreme metal existed back in the days of Vikings, Sweden's Amon Amarth would undoubtedly be the musical choice of vessels sailing rough and treacherous seas.
And on the seventh full-length studio effort overall by the quintet, Amon Amarth sticks closely to the same sound and approach that got them this far in the first place.
But unlike their prior studio efforts, several renowned names within the metal community drop by to lend a heavy hand, including Entombed vocalist Lars-G ran Petrov on "Guardians of Asgaard."
Children of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala provides a guitar solo on the title track, while Apocalyptica is heard on "Live for the Kill."
As evidenced by such ditties as "Varyags of Miklagaard" and "Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags" (how's that for two snappy song titles?!), technically demanding musicality, Godzilla-like growls, and rhythms/tempos compared to horses galloping into war are all proudly on display throughout 'Twilight of the Thunder God'.
I bet this is the type of music that YouTube's infamous Techno Viking listens to while getting ready for his next street festival dance.
~ Review by Greg Prato, All Music Guide
TRACK LISTING:
1 Twilight Of The Thunder God
2 Free Will Sacrifice
3 Guardians Of Asgaard
4 Where Is Your God
5 Varyags Of Miklagaard
6 Tattered Banners And Bloody Flags
7 No Fear For The Setting Sun
8 The Hero
9 Live For The Kill
10 Enbrace Of The Endless Ocean
11 Valhall Awaits Me
12 Runes To My Memory
13 Cry Of The Black Birds
14 Asator
15 Pursuit Of Kings
16 Fate Of Norns
17 Without Fear
18 With Oden On Our Side
19 Where Silent Gods Stand Guard | 
