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

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