The Avenger

by Amon Amarth

The Avenger cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2 September 1999
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Country: Sweden
  • Length: 1:17:31
  • Community rating: 2.92/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Johan Hegg, Johan S枚derberg, Fredrik Andersson, Ted Lundstr枚m, Olavi Mikkonen

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking the first release with their long-standing classic lineup, the Swedish quintet refined their signature brand of Viking-themed heavy metal. 'The Avenger' bolsters their relentless, galloping rhythmic assault with increasingly melodic, triumphant lead guitar work, setting a formidable standard for their ensuing discography.

Genres

Descriptors: mythology, pagan, war, violence

Tracklist

  1. Bleed For Ancient Gods (4:31)
  2. The Last With Pagan Blood (5:39)
  3. North Sea Storm (4:56)
  4. Avenger (7:11)
  5. God, His Son And Holy Whore (4:00)
  6. Metalwrath (3:49)
  7. Legend Of A Banished Man (6:05)
  8. Thor Arise (Bonus Track) (5:14)
  9. Bleed For Ancient Gods (Live) (4:28)
  10. The Last With Pagan Blood (Live) (5:00)
  11. North Sea Storm (Live) (5:12)
  12. Avenger (Live) (7:14)
  13. God, His Son And Holy Whore (Live) (4:08)
  14. Metalwrath (Live) (3:56)
  15. Legend Of A Banished Man (Live) (6:03)

Credits

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