Another Friday, another pile of riffs — although this week someone appears to have turned the gain up considerably. The Riff Master himself, Tony Iommi, leads the charge with another glimpse of his forthcoming solo album, while Clutch return to the wastelands, Slash and Myles Kennedy fire up The Conspirators again, and Amon Amarth arrive just as The Allfather Awakens is unleashed upon the world. Here are some of the best new riffs landing in our speakers this week. Tony Iommi

Release date: 2 October 2026 Record label: Metal Blade Records The Riff Doctor's Score: (9/10) RRRRRRRRRR Diagnosis Some bands borrow Viking imagery. Amon Amarth have lived and breathed it for three decades. Their most solid album since 2008’s Twilight of the Thunder God, The Allfather Awakens gallops, roars and raises its drinking horn like no one else has the right to. Best Tracks: “Eight Legs of Thunder”, “Kvasir’s Blood”, “We Rule the Waves”, “Oden’s Hunt” Deep Cuts: “Upp

Happy New Music Friday — and this one is absolutely packed. August 28 brings one of the busiest release days we've had in a while, with several highly anticipated albums finally landing alongside a fresh wave of singles teasing what's still to come this autumn. As always, The Riffs of the Week isn't about picking the biggest names or chasing whatever happens to be trending. It's about the music that caught our ears — whether it comes from a band filling arenas or four ridicul

Amon Amarth keep the momentum rolling. After surprising fans with the band's first-ever acoustic track, "Upphaf", the Swedish Viking metal giants have officially announced their 13th studio album, The Allfather Awakens, set for release on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Leading the charge is the explosive new single "Gjallarhorn", a classic slice of Amon Amarth that immediately feels destined to become a live favourite. Built around razor-sharp riffs, relentless pace and a

Another week, another batch of incredible new music. As summer rolls on, the countdown to one of the busiest release schedules of the year continues, with many of rock and metal's biggest names offering another taste of what's to come over the next few months. These are the tracks that have dominated our speakers this week. Turn them up, watch the videos below, and don't forget to check out our THE RIFFS Spotify playlist at the end of the article, where we update the very bes

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After more than three decades of thunderous riffs, Viking battles and colossal live productions, Amon Amarth have taken an unexpected turn by releasing "Upphaf", the first acoustic song of their career. Available now via Metal Blade Records, the track arrives alongside an official music video directed by Pavel Trebukhinand serves as the first glimpse into the band's upcoming thirteenth studio album, which is currently in the works. While no title or release date has been anno