Twilight of the Thunder God [CD/DVD]

• Artist: Amon Amarth
• Release Date: September 30, 2008
• Genre: Rock

Review

If extreme metal existed back in the days of Vikings, Sweden's Amon Amarth would undoubtedly be the musical choice of vessels sailing rough and treacherous seas. And on the seventh full-length studio effort overall by the quintet, Amon Amarth sticks closely to the same sound and approach that got them this far in the first place. But unlike their prior studio efforts, several renowned names within the metal community drop by to lend a heavy hand, including Entombed vocalist Lars-Göran Petrov on "Guardians of Asgaard." Children of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala provides a guitar solo on the title track, while Apocalyptica is heard on "Live for the Kill." As evidenced by such ditties as "Varyags of Miklagaard" and "Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags" (how's that for two snappy song titles?!), technically demanding musicality, Godzilla-like growls, and rhythms/tempos compared to horses galloping into war are all proudly on display throughout Twilight of the Thunder God. I bet this is the type of music that YouTube's infamous Techno Viking listens to while getting ready for his next street festival dance. [A CD/DVD was also released.] ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Tracks

CD 1

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Twilight of the Thunder God	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth, Roope Latvala	(4:08)
Free Will Sacrifice	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(4:08)
Guardians of Asgaard	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(4:23)
Where Is Your God?	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(3:11)
Varyags of Miklagaard	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(4:18)
Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(4:30)
No Fear for the Setting Sun	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(3:52)
The Hero	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(4:01)
Live for the Kill	Amon Amarth	Apocalyptica, Amon Amarth	(4:09)
Embrace of the Endless Ocean	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth	(6:44)

CD 2

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Intro [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Valhall Awaits Me [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Runes to My Memory [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Cry of the Black Birds [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Asator [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Pursuit of Vikings [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Fate of Norns [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Without Fear [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
With Oden on Our Side [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Where Silent Gods Stand Guard [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
An Ancient Sign of the Coming Storm [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Victorious March [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth
Death in Fire [DVD][*]	Amon Amarth	Amon Amarth

Credits

Linus Nirbrant (Mixing), Roope Latvala (Soloist), Jens Bogren (Mastering), Olavi Mikkonen (Guitar), Johan Söderberg (Soloist), Jens Bogren (Engineer), Johan Söderberg (Guitar), Michael Johansson (Photography), Peter Damin (Drum Technician), Achim Kohler (Engineer), Thomas Ewerhard (Layout Design), Ronny Milianowicz (Choir, Chorus), Johan Hegg (Vocals), Fredrik Andersson (Drums), Ronny Milianowicz (Horn), Tom Thiel (Cover Art), Roope Latvala (Guest Appearance), Ted Lundström (Bass), Jens Bogren (Mixing), Ronny Milianowicz (Brass), Roope Latvala (Guitar), Thomas Ewerhard (Design), Jens Bogren (Producer)