AMON AMARTH UNLEASH "GJALLARHORN," ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS
Photo Credit: Sylwia Makris & Christian Martin Weiss
If there was ever any doubt that Amon Amarth still know how to summon a battlefield's worth of riffs, "Gjallarhorn" puts it to rest almost immediately. The Swedish melodic death metal titans return swinging with a thunderous new single that doubles as the first taste of their upcoming album, The Allfather Awakens, arriving October 2 via Metal Blade Records.
Driven by towering guitar melodies, pummeling drums, and Johan Hegg's unmistakable roar, "Gjallarhorn" feels like classic Amon Amarth with a fresh surge of energy. The band's signature blend of melody and crushing heaviness is fully intact, delivering the kind of fist-raising anthem that's destined to become a staple of their live set. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the band, it's hard not to get swept up in its relentless momentum.
The accompanying music video embraces the larger-than-life mythology that's become synonymous with Amon Amarth. Packed with cinematic visuals and Norse imagery, the video transforms "Gjallarhorn" into an epic spectacle worthy of the legends that have inspired the band's music for decades.
The announcement also marks the arrival of The Allfather Awakens, Amon Amarth's highly anticipated new full-length and their first studio album since 2022's The Great Heathen Army. If "Gjallarhorn" is any indication, the band isn't interested in slowing down. Instead, they're doubling down on everything that has made them one of modern metal's most enduring forces: massive hooks, colossal riffs, and enough Viking-sized energy to shake festival grounds across the globe.
"The Allfather Awakens" arrives October 2 via Metal Blade Records, while "Gjallarhorn" and its official music video are available now.
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