Amon Amarth Announce New Album "The Allfather Awakens" Coming October 2 via Metal Blade Records
- The Riff Collective
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
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 an anthemic chorus, the track dives deep into Norse mythology, telling the story of Odin's sacrifice of his eye at Mímisbrunnr in exchange for wisdom. It's a powerful contrast to the stripped-back atmosphere of Upphaf, proving once again that the band can explore new territory without losing the crushing sound that has defined them for more than three decades.
The album isn't a concept record, but all ten tracks are inspired by historical and mythological tales of war, sacrifice and honour, with Odin remaining the central figure throughout. Songs such as "Eight Legs of Thunder", "Kvasir's Blood", "We Rule the Waves" and "Die With a War Cry" promise another collection of epic Viking anthems.
For The Allfather Awakens, Amon Amarth also changed their songwriting process. Rather than waiting until touring had finished, the band wrote material while on the road before recording across two separate sessions with longtime producer Jacob Hansen in Denmark. Guitarist Olavi Mikkonen explained that the band focused on completing one song at a time, allowing every track to receive the attention it deserved. Sonically, they also returned to a more classic guitar sound by swapping modern 5150 amplifiers for Marshall amps.
The album artwork, once again created by Tom Thiel, features a striking portrait of Odin and continues the visual identity that has become synonymous with Amon Amarth's catalogue.
With over thirty years behind them, Amon Amarth remain one of metal's most enduring live forces. This autumn they'll debut a brand-new stage production inspired by Odin's legendary Golden Hall, bringing the world of The Allfather Awakens to life on stage throughout their UK and European tour.
The Allfather Awakens – Tracklist
Gjallarhorn
Eight Legs of Thunder
Kvasir's Blood
We Rule the Waves
Upphaf
Die With a War Cry
Raven God
The Allfather Awakes
Oden's Hunt
Ascending Like an Eagle
UK & European Tour Dates
UK
Oct 9 – Manchester – O2 Apollo
Oct 10 – London – Eventim Apollo
Oct 11 – Wolverhampton – Civic Hall
Europe
Oct 13 – Paris, France – Zenith
Oct 14 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
Oct 16 – Stuttgart, Germany – Schleyer-Halle
Oct 17 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle
Oct 18 – Antwerp, Belgium – Lotto Hall
Oct 20 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage
Oct 21 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
Oct 23 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Scandinavium
Oct 24 – Stockholm, Sweden – Hovet
Oct 26 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
Oct 27 – Tallinn, Estonia – Unibet Arena
Oct 29 – Gliwice, Poland – PreZero Arena
Oct 30 – Leipzig, Germany – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
Oct 31 – Oberhausen, Germany – Rudolf Weber Arena
Nov 2 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
Nov 3 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
Nov 4 – Bamberg, Germany – Brose Arena
Nov 6 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Universum
Nov 7 – Berlin, Germany – Velodrom
Nov 8 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
Nov 10 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
Nov 11 – Zurich, Switzerland – The Hall
Nov 13 – Barcelona, Spain – Sant Jordi Club
Nov 14 – Madrid, Spain – Vistalegre
Nov 15 – Lisbon, Portugal – Sala Tejo
Pre-order/pre-save The Allfather Awakens, and find ticket information via Amon Amarth's official channels HERE.
The Riff Collective
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