Amon Amarth debut “Eight Legs of Thunder” single/video

Amon Amarth return with “Eight Legs of Thunder,” a steamrolling new anthem inspired by Sleipnir, the legendary eight-legged steed of Oden. Driven by a galloping main riff and a powerful, sing-along chorus, the track charges headlong through Norse mythology while its accompanying video transports the tale into an unexpected new world: a gritty, modern American Western of cowboys, pickup trucks and open roads, with the mythical Sleipnir himself emerging in a surreal dream sequence.

Director Dariusz Szermanowicz enthuses, “With ‘Eight Legs Of Thunder’, together with the band, we wanted to break the traditional metal music video mold once again. We fused the raw, dusty vibe of a modern western with the epic, dark mythology of Oden’s eight-legged steed. It’s a high-octane, cinematic ride packed with cowboy tension, raw action, and a touch of dark humor. We didn’t just want to make a music video-we wanted to deliver a visual knockout.”

“Eight Legs of Thunder” is the final preview ahead of their forthcoming album “The Allfather Awakens” which sees its release October 2 via Metal Blade Records. The ten-song masterwork marks the beginning of a new world and further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titan’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power.

As with Amon Amarth‘s previous records, Oden, the Norse “all father” who is a deity of war, wisdom, death, magic, and poetry, is the through-line in Amon Amarth‘s lyrics and artwork. Once again, Oden is the band’s inspiration, but “The Allfather Awakens” is not a concept album, rather a collection of historically inspired epic tales of conflict and sacrifice for a greater good.

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“Eight Legs of Thunder” follows the release of Amon Amarth‘s first-ever acoustic excursion “Upphaf” and epic tale of “Gjallarhorn“. Where the stripped-back “Upphaf” carried the solemnity of an oral history whispered under the shadow of the Allfather, “Gjallarhorn” arrived as a furious Amon Amarth classic. To gain wisdom beyond mortal comprehension, Oden made the ultimate sacrifice – gouging out his own eye and casting it into the Well of Wisdom, Mímisbrunnr, in exchange for cosmic insight and foresight that would shape the fate of gods and men alike. Now, Amon Amarth bring that ancient reckoning to life and they are extending Oden’s offer to you. Those who received the eye know what must be done. Those who did not: seek it out. Sacrifice your sight. Gain your foresight.

Amon Amarth took a new songwriting approach for “The Allfather Awakens”. The album came to life across two recording sessions, months apart, at producer Jacob Hansen’s studio in Denmark. Amon Amarth began writing songs while touring, rather than waiting until they were off the road. The writing and recording process allowed the musicians to intensely focus on each track, resulting in an album where each song was treated as a single. Guitar-wise, Amon Amarth opted for a slightly less modern approach sonically, moving away from 5150 amps and back to Marshalls. The music was written before the lyrics, setting the tone for the words.

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“The Allfather Awakens” is yet another step up, introducing previously untried efforts, an impressive and conscious musical and lyrical feat after three decades of band-dom. This autumn, “The Allfather Awakens” will take physical form on stage as the band unveils an entirely new production inspired by Oden’s legendary Golden Hall, transforming their iconic concert experience into a living extension of the new album. Amon Amarth perform across the U.K. and Europe. See below for a full list of worldwide dates; visit HERE for tickets and more info.

“The Allfather Awakens” Tracklist:
01. Gjallarhorn
02. Eight Legs of Thunder
03. Kvasir’s Blood
04. We Rule the Waves
05. Upphaf
06. Die With a War Cry
07. Raven God
08. The Allfather Awakes
09. Oden’s Hunt
10. Ascending Like an Eagle

Amon Amarth Live Dates:

• Oct 09: England – Manchester, O2 Apollo
• Oct 10: England – London, Eventim Apollo
• Oct 11: England – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
• Oct 13: France – Paris, Zenith
• Oct 14: Luxembourg – Esch sur Alzette, Rockhal
• Oct 16: Germany – Stuttgart, Schleyer-Halle
• Oct 17: Germany – Frankfurt, Festhalle
• Oct 18: Belgium – Antwerp, Lotto Hall
• Oct 20: Netherlands – Den Bosch, Mainstage
• Oct 21: Germany – Hamburg, Sporthalle
• Oct 23: Sweden – Gothenburg, Scandinavium
• Oct 24: Sweden – Stockholm, Hovet
• Oct 26: Finland – Helsinki, Ice Hall
• Oct 27: Estonia – Tallin, Unibet Arena
• Oct 29: Poland – Gliwice, PreZero Arena Gliwice
• Oct 30: Germany – Leipzig, Quarterback Immobilien Arena
• Oct 31: Germany – Oberhausen, Rudolf Weber Arena
• Nov 02: Hungary – Budapest, Barba Negra
• Nov 03: Austria – Vienna, Gasometer
• Nov 04: Germany – Bamberg, Brose Arena
• Nov 06: Czech Republic – Prague, O2 Universum
• Nov 07: Germany – Berlin, Velodrom
• Nov 08: Germany – Munich, Zenith
• Nov 10: Italy – Milan, Alcatraz
• Nov 11: Switzerland – Zurich, The Hall
• Nov 13: Spain – Barcelona, Sant Jordi Club
• Nov 14: Spain – Madrid, Vistalegre
• Nov 15: Portugal – Lisbon, Sala Tejo

Amon Amarth Lineup:
Johan Hegg – Vocals
Olavi Mikkonen – Guitar
Johan Söderberg – Guitar
Ted Lundström – Bass
Jocke Wallgren – Drums