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Amon Amarth releases thirteenth studio album

Overview

Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth has released their thirteenth studio album, ‘The Allfather Awakens’, via Metal Blade Records on October 2, 2026. Produced by Jacob Hansen at his studio in Denmark, the recording process took place across two sessions between spring 2025 and March 2026. The ten-track collection features a return to a classic guitar sound using Marshall amplifiers and includes the band’s first acoustic offering, ‘Upphaf’, which incorporates choirs and lyrics based on the Old Norse poem ‘Völuspá’.

The album explores the paradoxical nature of the Norse deity Odin, drawing inspiration from historian Neil Price. Vocalist Johan Hegg described Odin as a complex figure of wisdom and the mind, rather than solely a figure of war, noting the deity’s willingness to sacrifice to protect his people from Ragnarok.

Following the release, the album achieved significant international chart success, reaching number one on the Hard Rock charts in the United States, Canada, and Sweden, and topping the Rock/Metal charts in Germany. It also reached number two on the Rock & Metal albums chart in the United Kingdom.

To support the release, the band launched a European tour featuring a new stage production inspired by Odin’s Golden Hall. On October 6, 2026, the band performed a sold-out release show at Zeche Carl in Essen, Germany. In conjunction with their German tour dates, Metal Hammer released special merchandise, including a limited-edition patch available with the October 2026 issue of the magazine.

Entities

Amon Amarth · Metal Blade Records · Jacob Hansen · Johan Hegg · Amon Amarth

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Amon Amarth album The Allfather Awakens reaches number one in multiple countries

    Swedish metal band Amon Amarth’s new album, The Allfather Awakens, has reached number one on hard rock and metal charts in the US, Canada, Sweden, and Germany.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Amon Amarth explores the paradox of Odin in new album

    Amon Amarth singer Johan Hegg discusses the new album ‘The Allfather Awakens’, which explores the paradoxical nature of Odin as both a god of war and a god of wisdom and knowledge.

  3. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Amon Amarth performs sold-out release show in Essen

    Amon Amarth held a sold-out release show for their 13th album, ‘The Allfather Awakens’, in Essen, Germany, ahead of their 2026 German tour.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Amon Amarth releases 13th studio album ‘The Allfather Awakens’

    Swedish metal band Amon Amarth has released their 13th studio album, ‘The Allfather Awakens’, featuring their first acoustic track and a major upcoming tour across Europe and the UK.

  5. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Amon Amarth to release 13th studio album ‘The Allfather Awakens’

    Swedish metal band Amon Amarth will release their 13th studio album, ‘The Allfather Awakens’, on October 2, featuring themes of Norse mythology and a new immersive stage production.

  6. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Amon Amarth details recording of new album ‘The Allfather Awakens’

    Amon Amarth members discuss the recording of their upcoming album ‘The Allfather Awakens’, noting a smooth collaboration with producer Jacob Hansen and lyrical themes rooted in Norse mythology.

  7. [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Amon Amarth unveils new single and Western-themed video

    Swedish metal band Amon Amarth has unveiled the single “Eight Legs of Thunder” and a Western-themed music video ahead of their new album, “The Allfather Awakens,” arriving October 2.

Sources

balkanrock.com · blabbermouth.net · bluntmag.com.au · bravewords.com · cuarteldelmetal.com · distortedsoundmag.com · festivalstalker.de · gbhbl.com · hardrockmag.fr · kaaoszine.fi · markusheavymusicblog.org · metal-hammer.de · metaladdicts.com · metalhead.it · metalshockfinland.com · metaltalk.net · metalzone.fr · noisecreep.com · obliveon.de · rocker.si · rocknloadmag.com · summainferno.com · time-for-metal.eu · vampster.com · wave-of-darkness.de · whiteroomreviews.nl · zwaremetalen.com

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