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Amon Amarth will be releasing a new album, titled “The Allfather Awakens,” on October 2. A video for the opening track, “Gjallarhorn,” can be found below:

The following was said about the single:

“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. ‘Gjallarhorn‘s’ 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.”

Guitarist Olavi Mikkonen also had the following to say about the upcoming album:

“We worked on one song at a time and made each song as good as possible. 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.”

“The Allfather Awakens” Track Listing:

01. “Gjallarhorn“
02. “Eight Legs Of Thunder“
03. “Kvasiris 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“