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UK / EU Headlining Tour Kicks Off Next Week – Dates HERE

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Watch The Allfather Awakens Official Music Videos: We Rule The Waves, Upphaf, Gjallarhorn, Eight Legs of Thunder

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Watch Metal Injection’s documentary on The Viking Row HERE

“Gjallarhorn” is pitch-perfect Amon Amarth, being perfectly sculpted power metal beefed up with heavy thrashing guitars and production and death metal vocals.” – Consequence

“thundering … parts the skies with classic guitarmonizing, a galloping pace and deep-chanted “whoas.” – Revolver

9/10 “Heads down, shields up. The Swedes are back.” – Ghost Cult Magazine

9/10 – “the Swedes’ 13th album sounds as vast and unstoppable as a fleet of marauding longboats.” – Metal Hammer UK

“Looks like the mead of poetry wasn’t only to the Allfather’s taste!” – Rock Hard

“Thirty years on, nobody rows these waters quite like them.” – The Riff Collective

“a powerful experience that is a pure representation of the band’s historic discography. An album that would make Odin himself proud.” – Antonio & Pedro @ A&P-Reacts

“If you love narrative storytelling, Norse mythology or just great melodic heavy metal with a message about finding wisdom and honouring tradition, then ‘The Allfather Awakens’ from Amon Amarth is a musical journey worth taking.” – No Barriers Australia

“Johann Hegg still roars as if he were trying to wake Odin himself… a formula perfectly mastered… the band knows how to tell stories with enough conviction to make you want to climb back on board…” – Metallian

“Brutal aggression paired with triumphant melodies of the highest order.” – Metal Hammer Germany

“On ‘The Allfather Awakens’, Amon Amarth prove just how majestic, thrilling and alive this music can sound when made for the biggest stages.” – Metal.de

Swedish metal legends AMON AMARTH unleash their essential new album The Allfather Awakens, today via Metal Blade. The ten-song masterwork marks the beginning of a new world and further cements the legacy of their spectacularly memorable riffs, unflinching melodic aural power and powerfully rendered lyrics. Three decades in, Amon Amarth remain a band of brothers, and that loyalty and unity allow for harmony and a united front that conquers both the stage and record.

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For Amon Amarth, a new album marks the beginning of a new world. As with 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.

The Allfather Awakens includes Amon Amarth‘s first-ever acoustic excursion “Upphaf” which carries the solemnity of an oral history whispered under the shadow of the Allfather. The album’s following singles “Gjallarhorn” and “Eight Legs of Thunder” arrived as furious Amon Amarth classics. Today’s focus track “The Allfather Awakes” encompasses the album’s overall theme – “wisdom, knowledge and facts need to become the guide for the future,” cautions frontman and lyricist Johan Hegg.

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The Allfather Awakens Artwork by Tom Thiel

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.

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. Next week, Amon Amarth commence their journey across the U.K. and Europe. 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. See below for a full list of worldwide dates; visit HERE for tickets and more info.

Amon Amarth Live Dates:
UK:
Oct 09: England – Manchester, O2 Apollo
Oct 10: England – London, Eventim Apollo
Oct 11: England – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
EU:
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

More about Amon Amarth and their cultural influence
From Amon Amarth‘s 1992 formation in Tumba, Sweden, to the worldwide fame they’ve found in the ensuing years, their lyrical, live and recorded musical legacy speaks for itself. Over the past few years the band have performed globally and alongside legendary acts such as Slayer, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Pantera in addition to monumental takeovers of Los Angeles’ The Forum and Denver’s historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre to name a few. Across seas, Amon Amarth have headlined multiple major rock and metal fests including an epic performance at Germany’s Wacken in 2024 for 85,000. Elsewhere on UK/European soil, the Viking lords have twice headlined the UK’s storied Bloodstock festival, made four appearances at Download (2008 – 2019), and performed at Summer Breeze eight times (2003 – 2024) – six of them as headliner.

Their rapidly increasing sales and touring numbers, plus pre-release buzz to Amon Amarth‘s 2026 North American tour with Dethklok and Castle Rat, has managed to garner mainstream success without sacrificing either of their constantly evolving creativity or heaviness. Audience demographics run the gamut from pre-teens to 60-somethings, an inclusive metal experience for those who appreciate epic positivity and powerfully inspirational lyrics.

Their cultural influence cannot be overstated. To wit: The Row. The consensus is that the legendary “Viking row” by audience members first began during the 2009 Amon Amarth set at Bloodstock. Fans get on the ground and, in unison, imitate rowing an invisible longship in a powerfully unifying experience. With the 2022 release of the single and video “Put Your Back into the Oar,” Hegg said, “we thought it was a good idea to write a song about The Row! This one is for you, the fans, wherever you are-and may Oden guide you as you row to your destiny in uncharted seas!“

Over the years the phenomenon has spread to other artist’s’ concerts and global events including 2026 World Cup audiences – but thanks to video footage, it’s safe to say Amon Amarth audiences began the now-iconic trend. Last month, Hegg spoke to Norway’s public broadcaster NRK about the The Row‘s origin, read the interview HERE.

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If you have been paying attention to what’s happening on the darkwave scene, then you probably know how

FEUERSCHWANZ invite you to enjoy the night to the fullest and leave all rules behind with the release of new single “Carpe Noctem” feat. legendary IN EXTREMO! The song combines the unmistakable energy of FEUERSCHWANZ with the characteristic sound of IN EXTREMO. Together, they unleash an anthem to the night, bringing both bands’ voices and the unmistakable sound of FEUERSCHWANZ together. “Carpe Noctem” stands for freedom and those moments when nothing matters but living in the here and now.
 
The feature with IN EXTREMO could hardly be more fitting: in 2027, both bands will embark on their major “Heute wird der Himmel brennen” co-headline tour across Germany. “Carpe Noctem” already provides the perfect soundtrack for this tour – loud, anthemic and made for unforgettable sing-alongs and long nights. Before the joint tour kicks off in spring, FEUERSCHWANZ will celebrate their big METFEST on December 19, 2026 at the Grugahalle in Essen.
 
FEUERSCHWANZ on “Carpe Noctem”:
“‘Listen to them, the children of the night. What music they make’
That is how Count Dracula spoke in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel. In our journey into the nocturnal world of the walking undead, ‘the children of the night’ become ‘the warriors of the night’, and we are joined by the fine company of IN EXTREMO!
As a band that emerged from the German medieval rock scene, this is a true accolade, and we are looking forward to howling at the full moon every night on the joint tour! Because it is only at night that we are free – CARPE NOCTEM.”

 

Watch the Official Music Video For “Carpe Noctem” NOW:

FEUERSCHWANZ are one of the most successful bands in German folk metal for years. With “Memento Mori” and “Fegefeuer”, they achieved two consecutive #1 positions on the Official German Album Charts. Their latest studio album “Knightclub” continued this successful path, taking the band even further beyond genre boundaries. Countless sold-out shows, as well as headlining and co-headlining slots at major festivals across Europe, prove that the band has reached the very top.
 
FEUERSCHWANZ Live 
 
METFEST 2026
w/ Brothers Of Metal & Melissa Bonny
19.12.26 DE – Essen / Grugahalle
 
HEUTE WIRD DER HIMMEL BRENNEN TOUR 2027
FEUERSCHWANZ & IN EXTREMO
w/ Ragnarök
16.04.27 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
17.04.27 DE – Berlin / Velodrom
22.04.27 DE – Stuttgart / Porsche-Arena
23.04.27 DE – Nuremberg / Kia Metropol Arena
24.04.27 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Electric HALLE
29.04.27 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
30.04.27 DE – Erfurt / Messehalle
01.05.27 DE – Munich / Zenith
 
FEUERSCHWANZ are:
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy
Hauptmann – vocals, guitar
Ben – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocals
Hans – guitar
Jarne – bass
Rollo – drums
Yennefer – dance & performance
Hela – dance & performance

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Posted on October 2nd 2026, 10:24am

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