It's no secret that Amon Amarth is one of my favourite bands. A new album was barely even on my radar when I posted about upcoming albums this year, but this is how you do it right. I like how there wasn't much (if any) hype leading up to an announcement. There were a few veiled teasers, and then suddenly, an announcement of a release date and tour dates all at once. Needless to say, I'm highly anticipating this one. Amon Amarth has never failed to disappoint me, and I'm sure this album won't either.
While the band is skipping the city closest to me on this tour, I'm definitely making a road trip to see Amon Amarth live. Especially since Entombed A.D. and Exmortus are opening. Seriously, that's a pretty sick lineup.
'Jomsviking' is a concept album in that it will tell a story from beginning to end.
The track listing is as follows:
1. First Kill
2. Wanderer
3. On A Sea Of Blood
4. One Against All
5. Raise Your Horns
6. The Way Of Vikings
7. At Dawn's First Light
8. One Thousand Burning Arrows
9. Vengeance Is My Name (bonus track on certain editions)
10. A Dream That Cannot Be (featuring Doro Pesch)
11. Back On Northern Shores
Take a look at the video for "First Kill":
