> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # AMON AMARTH Announce New Album The Allfather Awakens Coming October 2 via Metal Blade Records - URL: https://www.thisdayinmetal.com/amon-amarth-announce-new-album-the-allfather-awakens-coming-october-2-via-metal-blade-records/ - Published: 2026-07-23T06:34:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-23T06:34:16.000Z - Author: Metalhead Marv - Tags: Amon Amarth AMON AMARTH announce The Allfather Awakens – a ten-song masterwork that further cements the legacy of the Swedish metal titan’s spectacularly memorable riffs and unflinching melodic aural power. The Allfather Awakens sees its release October 2 via Metal Blade Records. [**Pre-Order / Pre-Save**](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/r43tvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) **Release “Gjallarhorn” Single / Video -** [**Watch**](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/7w4tvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) 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. Following the release of Amon Amarth’s first-ever acoustic excursion “Upphaf”, the band unleash The Allfather Awakens’ opening track and epic tale of “Gjallarhorn”. Where the stripped-back “Upphaf” carried the solemnity of an oral history whispered under the shadow of the Allfather, “Gjallarhorn” arrives as a furious Amon Amarth classic. Its driving, upbeat guitar riff and high tempo, catchy chorus fuse with a few surprises that ensure itself to be a future live staple. 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 with “Gjallarhorn”— 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. [Listen / Share / Playlist “Gjallarhorn”](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/np5tvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) Amon Amarth took a new songwriting approach for The Allfather Awakens, the band’s 13th album since 1998’s Once Sent from the Golden Hall. 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 first session was Spring 2025; the final recording was completed in March 2026\. 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. “We worked on one song at a time and made each song as good as possible,” says guitarist Olavi Mikkonen. “Then we recorded one song at a time until each track was totally finished--drums, guitars, and vocals. Only then did we start on the next one.” Guitar-wise, Amon Amarth opted for a slightly less modern approach sonically, moving away from 5150 amps and back to Marshalls. Music is written before lyrics, and often sets the tone for the words. The song that inspired the album title, “The Allfather Awakes,” was the last written for the album. With Oden as the titular “Allfather,” there is no shortage of historical influences heard across new songs like “Eight Legs of Thunder,” “Kvasir’s Blood” and “Die With a War Cry,” with the brutally beautiful lyrical rallying cry: “Facing destruction / Annihilation / Master your thoughts and mind.” The Allfather Awakens cover art is a powerful portrait of Oden by Tom Thiel, who created seven of the quintet’s album covers. [Pre-Save / Pre-Order The Allfather Awakens Here](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/z27tvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) [](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/fv8tvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) Over 30 years later, Amon Amarth remains a band of brothers, and that loyalty and unity allow for harmony and a united front that conquers both the stage and record. Frontman Johann Hegg’s powerfully rendered lyrics on The Allfather Awakens’ on ["We Rule The Waves”](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/vn9tvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) sum up the band’s unrelenting intent. “From cradle until the grave / As long as the sun sets in the west / We rule the waves / Our restless hearts / Have brought us far / As far as Vinland’s shores / We’ve gone further / Than any man has ever gone before.” 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.](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/bgauvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) 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. This autumn, 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. Amon Amarth perform across the U.K. and Europe. [See below for a full list of worldwide dates; visit here for tickets and more info.](https://t.e2ma.net/click/r8q63m/fb1qssng/r8auvlb?ref=thisdayinmetal.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/db/e2/dbe2ac7e-62ef-4b13-917a-63221a045127/content/images/2026/07/IMG_1504.jpeg) The Allfather Awakens Tracklist: 01\. Gjallarhorn 02\. Eight Legs of Thunder 03\. Kvasir’s Blood 04\. We Rule the Waves 05\. Upphaf 06\. Die With a War Cry 07\. Raven God 08\. The Allfather Awakes 09\. Oden’s Hunt 10\. Ascending Like an Eagle Format Details: CD: Digipak with 20-page booklet (US and EU) CD: Deluxe Edition - 2-CD with lenticular cover - includes bonus audio Live from Summer Breeze 2024, 4 art prints and patch (EU) CD: Jewel case - includes bonus tracks “Heidrun (Live at Graspop, 2023)” “Put Your Back into the Oar (Live at Hellfest, 2023)” (JP) CD: Talk Shop Live Edition - Digipak with 20-page booklet - includes a band signed art print (US) LP: Standard Edition - Single LP gatefold with lyric sheet (US and EU) LP: Blood-filled “Oden Eye” Single LP (liquid vinyl) + poster + signed art print, and vinyl sized booklet (US and EU) LP: Talk Shop Live Edition - Single LP - color "Oden’s Hunt" - includes a band signed art print (US) Cassette: available in the EU + Amon Amarth's US store Digital/Streaming: all major platforms Vinyl Variants: US "Oden’s Hunt" "Yggdrasil Burns" - Indie exclusive "Viking Blood Runs Red" - Metal Injection Exclusive "Golden Hall Gold" - Amon Amarth Web Store "Demons Ascend" - Metal Blade Web Exclusive "The Rainbow Bridge" - Metal Blade Web Exclusive "Mead of Poetry" - Metal Blade Web Exclusive "Oden’s Eye Sky Blue" - Spotify Fans First "Copper Gjallarhorn" + Amon Amarth mead - Brimming Horn Meadery (D2C bundle) For worldwide variants and more info, visit Amon Amarth’s webstore. 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:** Johan Hegg –vocals Olavi Mikkonen – guitar Johan Söderberg – guitar Ted Lundström – bass Jocke Wallgren – drums