If you're scrolling wondering why everyone dislikes the albums you like that introduced you to the band, you're not alone. Their new stuff has a blend of the more upbeat epic atmosphere of power metal with some of the heaviness of death metal. When I want more brutality for weight lifting I go to their heavier songs and when I'm doing cardio or gaming I listen to their more upbeat melodies. I can go to Amon Amarth for a lot of my metal needs
I’m open to all opinions. It’s all subjective anyways. Personally I’d argue that something like Verses The World has all of that epic atmosphere but with better songwriting.
@@MetalTrenches Two of my favorite tracks Thousand years of oppression and across the rainbow bridge are off that album and they have an epic atmosphere indeed. But the epic feel comes from this angry raw power (which I love). The more power metal kind of songs give me energy via their brave heroic sound. Under Siege kind of explains it for me. Has a gloomy hopeless sound contrast with the heroic sound of finding victory in defeat at the end.
I think it's so interesting our lists are this different. The fact Jomsviking is above Fate of Norns surprises me - but to each their own! Im blown away The Avenger is in S tier, lol. But I love your other S tier picks.
I really like this band. So many bangers. I don't get the hate/complaints about there later stuff. Every 3 years we get a cool viking-themed death metal album. There music is just so enjoyable. No surprise, just cool riffs
I've been a fan of Amon Amarth since Surtur Rising. I've always loved how these guys had lots of aggression yet tons of melody and not to mention a cool theme of Vikings. Here would be my tier-ranking: S - The Avenger, Versus the World, With Oden on Our Side, Twilight of the Thunder God A - Once Sent from the Golden Hall, Surtur Rising, Deceiver of the Gods B - The Crusher, Fate of Norns, Jomsviking C - Berserker D - The Great Heathen Army
S - With Oden on Our Side A - Versus the World, Twilight of the Thunder God, Surtur Rising, Jomsviking & Fate of Norns B - Deceiver of the Gods & The Great Heathen Army C - Once Sent From the Golden Halls & Berserker D - The Avenger F - The Crusher (I know why people like them but I like the slower more groovy stuff)
I like it, but I disagree, I think it shows how they’ve fallen a bit when it comes to emotional and melancholic songs. Comparing it to songs like the last stand of frej, doom over dead man, the hero, and of course fate of norns, makes it seem slightly lackluster. Sure the part where it speeds up and talks about him seeing his father before being struck into the waves and the very ending are both very impactful, but overall I don’t think it’s their best song
One of my favorite bands, and I agree with the rankings for the most part. Biggest difference in opinion would be the disparity in ranking between the avenger and the crusher, as I view these like 2 sides of the same coin (plus, the crusher was my intro to the band, so a bit of a soft spot for it). Yet to hear the new one though. I also enjoy Vs the world more than you seem to, but thanks as always for these lists!
Coming back to this video. I have a different opinion now. S- The Crusher, Versus the World, with oden on our side A- surtur rising, twilight of the thunder god, The Avenger B- Once sent from the golden Hall I am going to to listen to the rest
Fate of Norns, With Oden on our Side, Twilight of the Thunder God was a kickass 3 album stretch. The old stuff is absolutely fucking brutal. Our wedding was an Amon Amarth inspired theme. The groomsmen took home swords
Very interesting ranking! I fully agree with a lot of your comments, especially The Avenger being one of their best albums! My ranking: S: Versus The World, The Avenger, Twilight Of The Thunder God A. With Oden On Our Side, Fate Of Norns B. Once Sent From The Golden Hall, Surtur's Rising C. The Crusher, Jomsviking D. Deceiver Of The Gods, Berserker, The Great Heathen Army
I thought the newest album was fun to listen for the catchy riffs here and there. I think they're like the ACDC of melodic death metal now were I just pretty much know to expect. Regardless it's definitely not there best but not the worst thing ever either imo. 6 - 6.5/10 for me
Versus the World was my first Amon Amarth album. I saw it the cover, and being 14, I thought, “this looks metal.” And well, it was lol. But that’ll always be my favorite album by them. It also had a second disc with it, I think it was their EP or something with the song The Mighty Doors of the Speargod's Hall, which became my favorite song.
I'm still wondering why the hell the first single they released of The Great Heathen Army, being Put Your Back Into The Oar isn't on the album. I didn't see it included in the released tracklist
This is really interesting to hear. As someone who is, not only new to listening to Amon Amarth, new to listening to metal in general, it's interesting to hear the opinions of people who have been listening to this artist a lot longer than I have. Really insightful video. 👍
You're not alone. I like a lot of their new stuff. I love deathcore and death metal but I also love the epic journey sound of power metal. Their new albums hit both of those worlds for me and thats why I love them.
AA is my favorite band but I try to be objective, and I agree with most of your tierlist. On the new album, I think the Serpent's Trail is my most replayed song it just has a really dope atmosphere which takes me back to 'Loke's Treachery Part 1 - Hermod's Ride to Hel', which in my opinion is the best song on their best album.
Literally spoke the words I was typing about Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags when at the gym. It’s so good and the album itself is my personal favorite and I think is their peak with all around quality.
I always try to listen to an album(whether it's this or any other band) as if it was their only material. Why so? Well, for example slipknot, the band that was at their best on iowa. Just because that album exists and it's so good, it knocks out any other album that sounds different and less agressive. Listening to a certain album and expecting it to be as good as the band's best material almost always leads to a dissapointment. So i accept what the band is trying to do on a new album and what direction they are exploring, and then i think "hmm, how much straight-up enjoyment did i have while listening to this album?" . And just because i get into it without thinking about their other albums and their best material, my enjoyment of the album really goes up. That is the case with slipknot as i mentioned before, but also Amon Amarth, speaking of the latter, i love every single one of their albums.
Saw this band live for the first time in 2008 shortly after the album released, count myself lucky for that. Ran into Olavi on the street a few hours before the show, he was looking for the liquor store 😂
Just listened to the new album and was not impressed. Only a couple tracks I like. Most of this sounds too happy & power metal for my taste. The pinnacle was definitely "With Oden on our Side" and "Twilight of the Thunder God". I need to check out "The Avenger". Never heard that one and would really like to hear something much heavier from this band.
Yeah, i rly love the old shit, amon amarth is probably my fav song, its just so bloody epic, also the solo they do when they played live in bochom i think 2009 or something is just godlike
I was just thinking about how hard it would be to rank their albums.. S - Versus the World, Twilight, Oden, Golden Hall A - Sorrow Throughout the Nine Worlds, Avenger, Deceiver, Surtur B - Crusher, Fate of Norns C, D, - Everything else.. worst album def Great Heathen followed by Jomsviking. Few decent tracks on Berserker. Wings of Eagles has a sick tremolo melody chorus. Ironside is good too.
All the way up to Deceiver, I thought this band could not miss. Jomsviking and Heathen Army are slogs to get through. I thought Berserker was just alright. I much, much prefer their earlier stuff up to Crusher, but the mid paced stuff after Versus was always solid to excellent. I just saw them live a couple of weeks ago and they didn't perform a single pre Twilight song except Pursuit of Vikings. Probably the first show of theirs I have genuinely not enjoyed. Nothing but fist pumpers and sing alongs. I'm guessing them playing Run to the Hills over the speakers prior to them opening their set is an indication of where they want to go now.
The only difference with my list would be bump versus the worlds to B and Surtr Rising to C. I must ask what you thought of their version of Arials was
Great list in context of the band! Not hating AA, but I much prefer acts that lean more on the folky influenced sound- Tyr, Ensiferum, Falkenbach, Sig:ar:tyr, etc. Something about the melodies are just more interesting.
My ranking: S - Jomsviking A - The Great Heathen Army, With Oden on Our Side, Twilight of the Thunder God B - Surtur Rising, Deceiver of the Gods, Fate of Norns, Versus the World C - Berserker D - The Crusher, The Avenger, Once Sent from the Golden Hall
In my opinion they really fell after Deceiver Of The Gods, before that although I enjoyed every album, I could honestly say that there's no single song I disliked. That changed after 2013 and especially Beserker seemed to try a little too hard, although songs like Fafners Gold, Ironside and Raven's Flight made up for the rest of the songs, most sounded uninspired and boring. On the contrary though, after Deceiver Of The Gods their career really took off and I'm glad about that. Although I don't enjoy their tracks/shows/sound nowadays as much as I used to, I consider them one of the bands that really deserved everything they achieved, they really worked hard on achieving the success they enjoy today. The Great Heathen Army was definitely different from Beserker and although there weren't as many memorable songs or riffs even compared to Beserker, I found it overall better because I didn't dislike any songs as much as I did on Beserker. I would just call it slightly boring, not bad, just boring and uninspired. It had many riffs but not many of the classic Amon Amarth melodies from the old albums. BTW, the solo on Find A Way Or Make One reminded me of the one on Valhalla Awaits Me.
My personal ranking would be: 1. Surtur Rising 2. Versus the World 3. Twilight of the Thunder Gods 4. With Oden On Our Side 5. Once Sent From the Golden Hall 6. Jomsviking 7. The Avenger 8. Deceiver of the Gods 9. Berserker 10. The Fate of Norns 11. The Crusher 12. The Great Heathen Army
Couldnt agree more with the top albums. The last 3 have not been vintage Amon Amarth, the last part of The Great Heathen Army was fun to here. But still Amon Amarth has a great discography
1). Twilight Of The Thunder God 2). Surtur Rising 3). Deceiver Of The Gods 4). Versus The World 5). With Oden On Our Side 6). Jomsviking 7). The Crusher 8). Fate Of Norns 9). Berserker 10). Once Sent From The Golden Hall 11). The Great Heathen Army 12). The Avenger
Finally someone gives Surtur Rising the credit it needs. Fucking kickass album. Also in my personal opinion theres not one AA album below A tier, and the band has grown to be my favorite ever.
My ranking: 12) Berserker 11) Jomsviking 10) The Great Heathen Army 9) The Avenger 8) Deceiver Of The Gods 7) The Crusher 6) Fate Of Nords 5) Surtur Rising 4) Once Sent From The Golden Hall 3) Versus The World 2) Twilight Of The Thunder God 1) With Oden On Our Side * I must say i haven't jumped out of the Drakkar yet but Great Heathen Army continues the streak of boring, monotonous albums that started with Jomsviking. A real shame since AA were unstoppable from Versus The World up to Deceiver Of The Gods.
Amon amarth is one of the band's that goot me in to metal . But after deceiver of gods the strand to send less and less Dead metal and more radio . I still got this album day one . I don't know old habits I think. And I just hope they find there riffs again . Great video bye man ,🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
First six are great, Twilight to Deceiver holds a special place because they were some of the first DM albums I listened to, but the last two only have very few good songs. Although Twilight might be their most popular album, I think they reached their high point with Odin, but it's all a matter of taste. Also played the hell out of Surtur anf Deceiver when I was young, the last two have very little replay value for me.
I have to agree. While the lyrics are not nearly as cringe as the last two albums, they feel forced into the songs. As if they are being read to a generic riff and not built upon. Dawn of Norseman is decent and the last sixty seconds of the the very last track, The Serpents Trail, are great, then it's over. Easily the worst album in twenty years.
I always kinda ignored Amon Amarth. It seemed too soft, the imagery was too corny for me etc. Now I recently saw them live and honestly I'm sold. They put on an entire goddamn theatre show on the level or Rammstein, their sound was immaculate yet a little more rough round the edges than on the recent albums and it just really worked amazingly well. A real banger and I'd gladly see them again if I ever get the chance
Swap Deceiver with Surtur and this looks much the same as my list. The Oden - Deceiver era is probably some of my favorite music ever released. Also agree that the Crusher - Norns albums definitely suffer from some absolute killer singles mixed with some pretty meh tracks and production. I will say I liked Jomsviking a lot and Berserker grew on me over time, but the new one's definitely not what I was hoping for at all.
Just finished watching your video review. I have to admit that I disagree on certain points but I think you did confirm something I feared. Disagreements: I think Jomsviking and Berserker were amazing. I keep coming back to these often. I also think Surtur Rising and Twilight of the Thunder God are great as well. But again, it's a matter of opinion and you didn't say anything that was factually incorrect. You do you. I heard Heathen Army's single and Put Your Oars. I wasn't impressed. Your review of the Heathen Army album unfortunately confirmed what I feared... This album is like what "Black Market" was to Rise Against and "No Substance" was for Bad Religion. Thanks for the heads up. 🤟
As a die-hard Amon Amarth fan who has been listening to them since 2006 I got to say that I highly disagree with this list. Personally I think that they have gotten better and better with each album they've released. With that being said I'm going to say something highly controversial, Berserker is actually their best album when it comes to their super melodic and groovy riffs. Plus Johan Hegg's vocals have gotten deeper and deeper over the years. I was just listening to their Fate of Norms album earlier and I think of how far they have come since then. Back in those days they still had melodic riffs but they weren't quite as catchy as they are now and Johan's vocals we're way too high pitch and screechy. Right now I am working on my review for The Great Metal Debate's RUclips channel for The Great Heathen Army and as a slight spoiler, I'll go ahead and tell you that I think it doesn't surpass Berserker but it's still almost as good. Everything you said about the song "Heidrun" I respectfully disagree with as that is my favorite song on the new album. As always, I enjoy your content even if we have differing opinions. 🤘
Second half of new one definitely better. Having Saxon on the album is cool. Better than "Berserker" for sure, but on the low end of their releases for me. It's 2006 through 2011 when they were riding highest.
A lot of their music is really samey for me to be honest. And that's not a bad thing. As I love their music. Though berserker didn't have the same energy as their older stuff. To me their best album was Jomsviking. Twilight of the thunder God. Everything else. And then berserker at the very bottom. I havent listened to heathen yet.
@@MetalTrenches Well, you seem to have a better attuned ear for music than I do. You get pretty deep into the reasons why you love something. While I only have a couple of standards I adhere too.
Really like their first 6 records (espescially the first two, maybe it's my black metal preference showing...dunno), but man have the albums nosedived in quality ever since. The last three espescially are grating, I hope they can spin this around and don't become the "new In Flames", but at this point I doubt it.
@@jakobh.7409 matter of fact I did, new Amon Amarth just doesn't sound imposing to me and has kinda turned into "party Metal" as far as I'm concerned. Compare their old albums such as Once Sent from the Golden Hall or Avenger to their new stuff, it sounds vastly different.
@@jw7500 that's exactly what I'm talking about. If you listen to every track on TGHA you really get back to this imposing part you're talking about! But you are absolutely right: their Fans mostly love them because they put on a fun live show, so you definitely are right about the "party metal part. And these "party elements" are only a part of the albums as a whole. I believe that they sort of have to include some live show party friendly songs (which would be 2 or 3 Songs on TGHA) because that's what you have to do afer reaching their point of popularity. But the Album itself has such a variety where they blend light hearted Songs where they don't take themselves too seriously with some heavy and imposing Tracks. Edit: And yes, you surely are right that the sound is drastically different. It is really a matter of taste. But I think on an objective level it is rather impressive that they still experiment with their sound and have fun with making music. I feel like when most bands found a sound that is working for them and is working commercially, they tend to stick to their formula... While AA really had a development. I think a lot of people claim that their songwriting got worse but honestly I disagree. The Songwriting definitely has changed but I wouldn't say it got better or worse. It's simply different.
@@jakobh.7409 well I preferred their old stuff much more to their new, it's not just the Great Heathen Army, I didn't like Jomsviking and Berserker either. Actually I think the last record they made that I really liked was With Oden on Our Side. Why? Dunno, maybe because I tend to like black metal that I vibe much more with the older stuff. Also, I dissagree that they need to include "party songs" for live purposes. The old stuff is just played as much live, and enjoyed by the audience I might add.
@@jakobh.7409 That's strange, cause I saw them play....3 years ago? They played stuff from Twilight of the Thunder god, but also stuff like: Legend of the Banished Man, Bastards of a Lying breed, Where Silent Gods stand Guard, A Fury Divine and they even played Dragon's Flight Across the Waves. Rest was modern-ish stuff.
@@jakobh.7409 Sorry, got the year wrong, was 2019, just after Berserker released. Close enough though. Only thing they didn't play was Twilight of the Thunder god, cause they had to stop 10 minutes earlier....due to an actual thunderstorm brewing.
I like AA but to be honest I see them as a playlist band instead of an album band. Even my favorite AA albums have 3-4 songs that I always skip. Excited to see AA on tour this year but I am much more amped to see the opening acts - Carcass and Cattle Decapitation, especially after the mediocrity of this new AA album.
What evolution ? They have devolved not evolved. Every album post Twilight has become increasingly like a lazy parody of former glory. That’s not evolution. Enslaved evolves. Amon Amarth stays the same but worse.
I’d say that The Great Heathen Army is about two thirds of a good album. Like you said, it takes too long to get on its feet, the first two tracks in particular are among the worst on the album. Really love Dawn of Norsemen though.
Honestly like, I'm fine with them keeping with their shtick. Idk what else they would do at this point. But it just feels like they aren't really trying with these last few albums. I actually think there are a lot of ways they could add some distinguishing layers to their base formula that would be refreshing and fun, but they just don't seem to want to. So stale, over-produced, kind of soulless albums are the result and that is particularly disappointing for a band whose theme has so much soul to it.
For once I actually agree with basically everything you said :) I might put Versus the World in A, Avenger in A and Surtur Rising in S, but agree on your list aswell :)
"To me, when I think 'Viking Metal,' the last thing I think is plodding and slow... which is a lot of the approach here." Amon Amarth aren't a Viking metal band.
Bro I am so let down by this new record lmao. Based on the singles i didn't expect TOO much, but i had heard the second half was "better". Really the only song I liked was Dawn of Norsemen. Heidrun sounds like a b side bonus track from as you said, Equilibrium, or even the likes of Ensiferum. The album closer Serpent's Trail is a decent one, but reminds me of something i'd hear at a haunted house theme ride at an amusement park or something. Personally, i cannot stand the guest appearance vocals on Saxons and Vikings. I respect the legend of Saxon as a band, but not what i want or expect to hear on an Amon record. Everything else on the album was just "meh" in my opinion. Berserker was boring and mostly forgettable, but at least there were a handful of bangers on that one: Raven's flight, Fafner's gold, Ironside, and a couple others. But there is almost nothing enjoyable for me here on this new one... big sad. Just overall, a big swing and a miss... 5.5/10 for me.
Agree with the great heathen army ranking, it’s a very average album. and an average album can bring a fair bit of enjoyment, but it’s not getting any accolades that’s for sure. Also glad you enjoyed jomsviking more this time
There are a lot of rankings of Amon Amarth Albums on RUclips...Everyone ..other rankings and choices......in my Opinion Berserker is a very well produced and good Album and Once Sent from the Golden Hall is a absolut Masterpiece and the Avenger goes only too much screaming vocals and is not so good........it depends on the mood.
The Great Heathen Army is IMHO a great album. I think you don't like the first songs of the album because you have been affected by their stupid awful music videos. The songs are pretty good, but we all have to forget those awful videos.
My favorite is the same one as you said it was your least favorite from the older albums, I mean "The Crusher", but is funny what I dislike about this album seem is what you really enjoy about this one, I mean the obsession with be too much antichristian in favor of pagan beliefs with the lyrics. For the 80's may sounds badass but for 2001 was kind of childish to me. Specially knowing that wasent true about a evil christian empire invading nordlands trying to convert everybody. In the real history where the vikins inself the ones who decide to change their belief. Anyway was a good video.
Was a great band but I lost interest in them with everything after Twilight of the Thunder God album. They got redundant and cheesy which happens to a lot of bands that are centered around one concept.
Versus the world in B tier? Sorry buddy but your list is dogshit. Top 4 for me in that order 1) Versus the World 2) Once Sent from the Golden Hall (close second and the most underrated metal album of all time) 3) With Odin on our side 4) Twilight of the Thunder God
I still love amon amarth but I feel like the best songs on the new album were get in the ring and great heathen army, they released the best ones as singles already. I expected more of a heavier album but the rest was more melodic/powermetal.
For me, Deceiver is top S tier, followed by With Oden and In the Halls A tier - Surtur, Twilight, Berserker, Fate of Norna C - Tier - Jomsviking, Vs The World D - Great Heathen Army, The Crusher, The Avenger
@@MetalTrenches They can, don't worry. I'm a huge Amon Amarth fan and I agree with you for most of this video, don't get me wrong, but the recording quality really puts a damper on most of AA's earlier work. This very fact, along with the fact that I discovered Amon Amarth in late 2015, makes my personal favorite Jomsviking, but that's a matter of taste so I'll naturally respect your opinion. I started my metal journey with power metal, so the melodic part of Amon Amarth is what got me hooked in the first place. I came to appreciate the things you mentioned in this video too, AA really has a unique and heavy sound that makes them stand out in a positive way.
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If you're scrolling wondering why everyone dislikes the albums you like that introduced you to the band, you're not alone. Their new stuff has a blend of the more upbeat epic atmosphere of power metal with some of the heaviness of death metal. When I want more brutality for weight lifting I go to their heavier songs and when I'm doing cardio or gaming I listen to their more upbeat melodies. I can go to Amon Amarth for a lot of my metal needs
I’m open to all opinions. It’s all subjective anyways. Personally I’d argue that something like Verses The World has all of that epic atmosphere but with better songwriting.
@@MetalTrenches Two of my favorite tracks Thousand years of oppression and across the rainbow bridge are off that album and they have an epic atmosphere indeed. But the epic feel comes from this angry raw power (which I love). The more power metal kind of songs give me energy via their brave heroic sound. Under Siege kind of explains it for me. Has a gloomy hopeless sound contrast with the heroic sound of finding victory in defeat at the end.
I think it's so interesting our lists are this different. The fact Jomsviking is above Fate of Norns surprises me - but to each their own! Im blown away The Avenger is in S tier, lol. But I love your other S tier picks.
I really like this band. So many bangers. I don't get the hate/complaints about there later stuff. Every 3 years we get a cool viking-themed death metal album. There music is just so enjoyable. No surprise, just cool riffs
I think it’s because, while they are always good and every album is overall enjoyable to listen to, they sometimes play it safe with songs.
Berserker is pure garbage, and Jomsviking and Deceiver are largely on autopilot.
@@Transilvanian90 Berseker has some great tunes on it! I guess my ears are easily pleased 🤷♂️
Jomsviking would be better without the Doro dong. The only Amon amarth song I skip
@@mikepenny8940 whats the doro song?
I've been a fan of Amon Amarth since Surtur Rising. I've always loved how these guys had lots of aggression yet tons of melody and not to mention a cool theme of Vikings. Here would be my tier-ranking:
S - The Avenger, Versus the World, With Oden on Our Side, Twilight of the Thunder God
A - Once Sent from the Golden Hall, Surtur Rising, Deceiver of the Gods
B - The Crusher, Fate of Norns, Jomsviking
C - Berserker
D - The Great Heathen Army
S - With Oden on Our Side
A - Versus the World, Twilight of the Thunder God, Surtur Rising, Jomsviking & Fate of Norns
B - Deceiver of the Gods & The Great Heathen Army
C - Once Sent From the Golden Halls & Berserker
D - The Avenger
F - The Crusher (I know why people like them but I like the slower more groovy stuff)
I think back on northern shores is their best song. Perfect build up to a raging conclusion
I like it, but I disagree, I think it shows how they’ve fallen a bit when it comes to emotional and melancholic songs. Comparing it to songs like the last stand of frej, doom over dead man, the hero, and of course fate of norns, makes it seem slightly lackluster.
Sure the part where it speeds up and talks about him seeing his father before being struck into the waves and the very ending are both very impactful, but overall I don’t think it’s their best song
One of my favorite bands, and I agree with the rankings for the most part. Biggest difference in opinion would be the disparity in ranking between the avenger and the crusher, as I view these like 2 sides of the same coin (plus, the crusher was my intro to the band, so a bit of a soft spot for it). Yet to hear the new one though. I also enjoy Vs the world more than you seem to, but thanks as always for these lists!
the crusher is such a beast of a record. the only thing going against it was the production, but man, all the songs are absolute bangers
I already listened to WOOOS and TOTTG but now I will listen to the avenger, thanks for creating this list!
🤘🏻 Anytime
WOOOS was the album that got me into Amon Amarth. Versus the World there after.
Coming back to this video. I have a different opinion now.
S- The Crusher, Versus the World, with oden on our side
A- surtur rising, twilight of the thunder god, The Avenger
B- Once sent from the golden Hall
I am going to to listen to the rest
I think putting The Crusher so low is harsh 😔
Fate of Norns, With Oden on our Side, Twilight of the Thunder God was a kickass 3 album stretch. The old stuff is absolutely fucking brutal. Our wedding was an Amon Amarth inspired theme. The groomsmen took home swords
Very interesting ranking! I fully agree with a lot of your comments, especially The Avenger being one of their best albums!
My ranking:
S: Versus The World, The Avenger, Twilight Of The Thunder God
A. With Oden On Our Side, Fate Of Norns
B. Once Sent From The Golden Hall, Surtur's Rising
C. The Crusher, Jomsviking
D. Deceiver Of The Gods, Berserker, The Great Heathen Army
I thought the newest album was fun to listen for the catchy riffs here and there. I think they're like the ACDC of melodic death metal now were I just pretty much know to expect. Regardless it's definitely not there best but not the worst thing ever either imo.
6 - 6.5/10 for me
Versus the World was my first Amon Amarth album. I saw it the cover, and being 14, I thought, “this looks metal.” And well, it was lol. But that’ll always be my favorite album by them. It also had a second disc with it, I think it was their EP or something with the song The Mighty Doors of the Speargod's Hall, which became my favorite song.
I'm still wondering why the hell the first single they released of The Great Heathen Army, being Put Your Back Into The Oar isn't on the album. I didn't see it included in the released tracklist
This is really interesting to hear. As someone who is, not only new to listening to Amon Amarth, new to listening to metal in general, it's interesting to hear the opinions of people who have been listening to this artist a lot longer than I have. Really insightful video. 👍
It’s what I do 🤘🏻
Am I only one who doesn’t mind the new album. I mean it’s not their best but I think it’s ok and I don’t mind the new stuff either.
You're not alone. I like a lot of their new stuff. I love deathcore and death metal but I also love the epic journey sound of power metal. Their new albums hit both of those worlds for me and thats why I love them.
AA is my favorite band but I try to be objective, and I agree with most of your tierlist.
On the new album, I think the Serpent's Trail is my most replayed song it just has a really dope atmosphere which takes me back to 'Loke's Treachery Part 1 - Hermod's Ride to Hel', which in my opinion is the best song on their best album.
Literally spoke the words I was typing about Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags when at the gym. It’s so good and the album itself is my personal favorite and I think is their peak with all around quality.
I always try to listen to an album(whether it's this or any other band) as if it was their only material. Why so? Well, for example slipknot, the band that was at their best on iowa. Just because that album exists and it's so good, it knocks out any other album that sounds different and less agressive. Listening to a certain album and expecting it to be as good as the band's best material almost always leads to a dissapointment. So i accept what the band is trying to do on a new album and what direction they are exploring, and then i think "hmm, how much straight-up enjoyment did i have while listening to this album?" . And just because i get into it without thinking about their other albums and their best material, my enjoyment of the album really goes up. That is the case with slipknot as i mentioned before, but also Amon Amarth, speaking of the latter, i love every single one of their albums.
Finally someone with a good view on albums lol. I totally agree with you.
@@bassstisb i'm glad we share this opinion
Surtur Rising my personal fave
Saw this band live for the first time in 2008 shortly after the album released, count myself lucky for that. Ran into Olavi on the street a few hours before the show, he was looking for the liquor store 😂
If you ever do a Try Not To Cringe Metal Edition video, that Amon Amarth Music Video around the 10:40 minute mark has to be included
Just listened to the new album and was not impressed. Only a couple tracks I like. Most of this sounds too happy & power metal for my taste. The pinnacle was definitely "With Oden on our Side" and "Twilight of the Thunder God". I need to check out "The Avenger". Never heard that one and would really like to hear something much heavier from this band.
Enjoy!
Yeah, i rly love the old shit, amon amarth is probably my fav song, its just so bloody epic, also the solo they do when they played live in bochom i think 2009 or something is just godlike
I was just thinking about how hard it would be to rank their albums..
S - Versus the World, Twilight, Oden, Golden Hall
A - Sorrow Throughout the Nine Worlds, Avenger, Deceiver, Surtur
B - Crusher, Fate of Norns
C, D, - Everything else.. worst album def Great Heathen followed by Jomsviking. Few decent tracks on Berserker. Wings of Eagles has a sick tremolo melody chorus. Ironside is good too.
All the way up to Deceiver, I thought this band could not miss. Jomsviking and Heathen Army are slogs to get through. I thought Berserker was just alright. I much, much prefer their earlier stuff up to Crusher, but the mid paced stuff after Versus was always solid to excellent.
I just saw them live a couple of weeks ago and they didn't perform a single pre Twilight song except Pursuit of Vikings. Probably the first show of theirs I have genuinely not enjoyed. Nothing but fist pumpers and sing alongs. I'm guessing them playing Run to the Hills over the speakers prior to them opening their set is an indication of where they want to go now.
The only difference with my list would be bump versus the worlds to B and Surtr Rising to C. I must ask what you thought of their version of Arials was
No one can do SOAD like SOAD
@@MetalTrenches I loathed it when I first heard it, but it has grown on me, but you are correct, No one can SOAD like SOAD can SOAD 🤣
I really fell off with the band after Deceiver of the Gods. It was ok, but the two after it.... no thanks.
Absolutely
What jomsviking and berserker was great album. Love it. ❤️
What site/program is he using to rank albums?
Tiermaker
@@MetalTrenches
Thanks, figuring out how to do my own ranks now. Previously I was using topsters
Great list in context of the band! Not hating AA, but I much prefer acts that lean more on the folky influenced sound- Tyr, Ensiferum, Falkenbach, Sig:ar:tyr, etc. Something about the melodies are just more interesting.
My ranking:
S - Jomsviking
A - The Great Heathen Army, With Oden on Our Side, Twilight of the Thunder God
B - Surtur Rising, Deceiver of the Gods, Fate of Norns, Versus the World
C - Berserker
D - The Crusher, The Avenger, Once Sent from the Golden Hall
Berserker is S tier for me, and yes I have listened to their older stuff. I'm often in the mood for that style and it delivers in spades.
Soon as Fredrik Andersson left , 📉📉⬇️⬇️
In my opinion they really fell after Deceiver Of The Gods, before that although I enjoyed every album, I could honestly say that there's no single song I disliked.
That changed after 2013 and especially Beserker seemed to try a little too hard, although songs like Fafners Gold, Ironside and Raven's Flight made up for the rest of the songs, most sounded uninspired and boring.
On the contrary though, after Deceiver Of The Gods their career really took off and I'm glad about that. Although I don't enjoy their tracks/shows/sound nowadays as much as I used to, I consider them one of the bands that really deserved everything they achieved, they really worked hard on achieving the success they enjoy today.
The Great Heathen Army was definitely different from Beserker and although there weren't as many memorable songs or riffs even compared to Beserker, I found it overall better because I didn't dislike any songs as much as I did on Beserker. I would just call it slightly boring, not bad, just boring and uninspired. It had many riffs but not many of the classic Amon Amarth melodies from the old albums.
BTW, the solo on Find A Way Or Make One reminded me of the one on Valhalla Awaits Me.
Definitely
nice list mate
My personal ranking would be:
1. Surtur Rising
2. Versus the World
3. Twilight of the Thunder Gods
4. With Oden On Our Side
5. Once Sent From the Golden Hall
6. Jomsviking
7. The Avenger
8. Deceiver of the Gods
9. Berserker
10. The Fate of Norns
11. The Crusher
12. The Great Heathen Army
S - WOOOS, TOTTG
A - Vs the World, Surtr Rising
B - Dotg, Fate of Norns, Jomsviking, OSFTGH, Berserker
C - The Avenger, The Crusher
Couldnt agree more with the top albums. The last 3 have not been vintage Amon Amarth, the last part of The Great Heathen Army was fun to here. But still Amon Amarth has a great discography
1). Twilight Of The Thunder God
2). Surtur Rising
3). Deceiver Of The Gods
4). Versus The World
5). With Oden On Our Side
6). Jomsviking
7). The Crusher
8). Fate Of Norns
9). Berserker
10). Once Sent From The Golden Hall
11). The Great Heathen Army
12). The Avenger
Once Sent at #10 is absolutely crazy man, nothing but bangers
Do you review unsigned bands? If so, how can I submit a suggestion?
Finally someone gives Surtur Rising the credit it needs. Fucking kickass album. Also in my personal opinion theres not one AA album below A tier, and the band has grown to be my favorite ever.
My ranking:
12) Berserker
11) Jomsviking
10) The Great Heathen Army
9) The Avenger
8) Deceiver Of The Gods
7) The Crusher
6) Fate Of Nords
5) Surtur Rising
4) Once Sent From The Golden Hall
3) Versus The World
2) Twilight Of The Thunder God
1) With Oden On Our Side
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I must say i haven't jumped out of the Drakkar yet but Great Heathen Army continues the streak of boring, monotonous albums that started with Jomsviking. A real shame since AA were unstoppable from Versus The World up to Deceiver Of The Gods.
I'm super confused with the spotify release, the original album has a disc 2 and the bonus has no disc 2 with live sessions, what is the disc 2?
i forgot to mention the album i mean is Versus the World
Why did you forget about album "Under the Influence - EP?"
Because it’s an EP…
S: Deceiver of the Gods and Twilight of the Thunder God
A: With Oden on Our Side
rest...
I like some more than others, but I like them all. Been a fan since the first record
Amon amarth is one of the band's that goot me in to metal . But after deceiver of gods the strand to send less and less Dead metal and more radio . I still got this album day one . I don't know old habits I think. And I just hope they find there riffs again . Great video bye man ,🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
We'll always have the old stuff
Broadsword??
Thats a dark souls refference!
First six are great, Twilight to Deceiver holds a special place because they were some of the first DM albums I listened to, but the last two only have very few good songs. Although Twilight might be their most popular album, I think they reached their high point with Odin, but it's all a matter of taste. Also played the hell out of Surtur anf Deceiver when I was young, the last two have very little replay value for me.
I have to agree. While the lyrics are not nearly as cringe as the last two albums, they feel forced into the songs. As if they are being read to a generic riff and not built upon. Dawn of Norseman is decent and the last sixty seconds of the the very last track, The Serpents Trail, are great, then it's over. Easily the worst album in twenty years.
I think you have Versus too low, but great job on the list. I think I’d put the new one last. Berserker had better tracks IMO
I only just realized all their first 4 album covers look exactly the same
My favorite album by Amon amarth is with oden on our side
I always kinda ignored Amon Amarth. It seemed too soft, the imagery was too corny for me etc.
Now I recently saw them live and honestly I'm sold. They put on an entire goddamn theatre show on the level or Rammstein, their sound was immaculate yet a little more rough round the edges than on the recent albums and it just really worked amazingly well. A real banger and I'd gladly see them again if I ever get the chance
Swap Deceiver with Surtur and this looks much the same as my list. The Oden - Deceiver era is probably some of my favorite music ever released. Also agree that the Crusher - Norns albums definitely suffer from some absolute killer singles mixed with some pretty meh tracks and production. I will say I liked Jomsviking a lot and Berserker grew on me over time, but the new one's definitely not what I was hoping for at all.
Just finished watching your video review.
I have to admit that I disagree on certain points but I think you did confirm something I feared.
Disagreements:
I think Jomsviking and Berserker were amazing. I keep coming back to these often. I also think Surtur Rising and Twilight of the Thunder God are great as well.
But again, it's a matter of opinion and you didn't say anything that was factually incorrect. You do you.
I heard Heathen Army's single and Put Your Oars. I wasn't impressed. Your review of the Heathen Army album unfortunately confirmed what I feared... This album is like what "Black Market" was to Rise Against and "No Substance" was for Bad Religion.
Thanks for the heads up. 🤟
Once Sent is most definitely S tier, in fact it's their best album
Apparently Berserker is my favorite album
As a die-hard Amon Amarth fan who has been listening to them since 2006 I got to say that I highly disagree with this list. Personally I think that they have gotten better and better with each album they've released. With that being said I'm going to say something highly controversial, Berserker is actually their best album when it comes to their super melodic and groovy riffs. Plus Johan Hegg's vocals have gotten deeper and deeper over the years. I was just listening to their Fate of Norms album earlier and I think of how far they have come since then. Back in those days they still had melodic riffs but they weren't quite as catchy as they are now and Johan's vocals we're way too high pitch and screechy. Right now I am working on my review for The Great Metal Debate's RUclips channel for The Great Heathen Army and as a slight spoiler, I'll go ahead and tell you that I think it doesn't surpass Berserker but it's still almost as good. Everything you said about the song "Heidrun" I respectfully disagree with as that is my favorite song on the new album. As always, I enjoy your content even if we have differing opinions. 🤘
Agree to strongly disagree but that’s what makes music fun
Second half of new one definitely better. Having Saxon on the album is cool. Better than "Berserker" for sure, but on the low end of their releases for me. It's 2006 through 2011 when they were riding highest.
Yeah, can't touch the classics
With Oden, Twilight of, and Surtur Rising will always be my top tier.
A lot of their music is really samey for me to be honest. And that's not a bad thing. As I love their music. Though berserker didn't have the same energy as their older stuff.
To me their best album was
Jomsviking.
Twilight of the thunder God.
Everything else.
And then berserker at the very bottom.
I havent listened to heathen yet.
No love for Oden? imo it's an even better version of TOTTG
@@MetalTrenches
Well, you seem to have a better attuned ear for music than I do.
You get pretty deep into the reasons why you love something. While I only have a couple of standards I adhere too.
You misspelled "Review" in the video title.
lol thanks. Fixed
@@MetalTrenches
No problem.
Swap Avenger and vs the world and pretty much my list.
Same ranking here! 🤘🏻
I just finished my first listen of this and it’s just okay. I agree with where you put it. Maybe it’ll grow on me with some more listens.
It grew on me slightly, but it still pales in comparison
Really like their first 6 records (espescially the first two, maybe it's my black metal preference showing...dunno), but man have the albums nosedived in quality ever since.
The last three espescially are grating, I hope they can spin this around and don't become the "new In Flames", but at this point I doubt it.
@@jakobh.7409 matter of fact I did, new Amon Amarth just doesn't sound imposing to me and has kinda turned into "party Metal" as far as I'm concerned. Compare their old albums such as Once Sent from the Golden Hall or Avenger to their new stuff, it sounds vastly different.
@@jw7500 that's exactly what I'm talking about. If you listen to every track on TGHA you really get back to this imposing part you're talking about! But you are absolutely right: their Fans mostly love them because they put on a fun live show, so you definitely are right about the "party metal part. And these "party elements" are only a part of the albums as a whole.
I believe that they sort of have to include some live show party friendly songs (which would be 2 or 3 Songs on TGHA) because that's what you have to do afer reaching their point of popularity. But the Album itself has such a variety where they blend light hearted Songs where they don't take themselves too seriously with some heavy and imposing Tracks.
Edit: And yes, you surely are right that the sound is drastically different. It is really a matter of taste. But I think on an objective level it is rather impressive that they still experiment with their sound and have fun with making music.
I feel like when most bands found a sound that is working for them and is working commercially, they tend to stick to their formula... While AA really had a development.
I think a lot of people claim that their songwriting got worse but honestly I disagree. The Songwriting definitely has changed but I wouldn't say it got better or worse. It's simply different.
@@jakobh.7409 well I preferred their old stuff much more to their new, it's not just the Great Heathen Army, I didn't like Jomsviking and Berserker either. Actually I think the last record they made that I really liked was With Oden on Our Side. Why? Dunno, maybe because I tend to like black metal that I vibe much more with the older stuff. Also, I dissagree that they need to include "party songs" for live purposes. The old stuff is just played as much live, and enjoyed by the audience I might add.
@@jakobh.7409 That's strange, cause I saw them play....3 years ago? They played stuff from Twilight of the Thunder god, but also stuff like: Legend of the Banished Man, Bastards of a Lying breed, Where Silent Gods stand Guard, A Fury Divine and they even played Dragon's Flight Across the Waves. Rest was modern-ish stuff.
@@jakobh.7409 Sorry, got the year wrong, was 2019, just after Berserker released. Close enough though. Only thing they didn't play was Twilight of the Thunder god, cause they had to stop 10 minutes earlier....due to an actual thunderstorm brewing.
I like AA but to be honest I see them as a playlist band instead of an album band. Even my favorite AA albums have 3-4 songs that I always skip. Excited to see AA on tour this year but I am much more amped to see the opening acts - Carcass and Cattle Decapitation, especially after the mediocrity of this new AA album.
Bunch of people stuck in the past. Love their old stuff, love their new stuff. Evolution, change, it’s all good.
That’s a very dismissive generalization
What evolution ? They have devolved not evolved. Every album post Twilight has become increasingly like a lazy parody of former glory. That’s not evolution. Enslaved evolves. Amon Amarth stays the same but worse.
BIOYA!!!
I'd switch Avenger with Vs the World. Respect to Surtr Rising. Don't care about the rest that particularly
berserker got me into amon amarth, i still really like it, great heathen army is a tier, but would be better if pybito was on it
I’d say that The Great Heathen Army is about two thirds of a good album. Like you said, it takes too long to get on its feet, the first two tracks in particular are among the worst on the album. Really love Dawn of Norsemen though.
Honestly like, I'm fine with them keeping with their shtick. Idk what else they would do at this point. But it just feels like they aren't really trying with these last few albums. I actually think there are a lot of ways they could add some distinguishing layers to their base formula that would be refreshing and fun, but they just don't seem to want to. So stale, over-produced, kind of soulless albums are the result and that is particularly disappointing for a band whose theme has so much soul to it.
For once I actually agree with basically everything you said :) I might put Versus the World in A, Avenger in A and Surtur Rising in S, but agree on your list aswell :)
I love these videos but I just know it is gonna piss me off hahaha 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
"To me, when I think 'Viking Metal,' the last thing I think is plodding and slow... which is a lot of the approach here."
Amon Amarth aren't a Viking metal band.
Bro I am so let down by this new record lmao. Based on the singles i didn't expect TOO much, but i had heard the second half was "better". Really the only song I liked was Dawn of Norsemen. Heidrun sounds like a b side bonus track from as you said, Equilibrium, or even the likes of Ensiferum. The album closer Serpent's Trail is a decent one, but reminds me of something i'd hear at a haunted house theme ride at an amusement park or something. Personally, i cannot stand the guest appearance vocals on Saxons and Vikings. I respect the legend of Saxon as a band, but not what i want or expect to hear on an Amon record. Everything else on the album was just "meh" in my opinion. Berserker was boring and mostly forgettable, but at least there were a handful of bangers on that one: Raven's flight, Fafner's gold, Ironside, and a couple others. But there is almost nothing enjoyable for me here on this new one... big sad. Just overall, a big swing and a miss... 5.5/10 for me.
Agree with the great heathen army ranking, it’s a very average album. and an average album can bring a fair bit of enjoyment, but it’s not getting any accolades that’s for sure.
Also glad you enjoyed jomsviking more this time
There are a lot of rankings of Amon Amarth Albums on RUclips...Everyone ..other rankings and choices......in my Opinion Berserker is a very well produced and good Album and Once Sent from the Golden Hall is a absolut Masterpiece and the Avenger goes only too much screaming vocals and is not so good........it depends on the mood.
The Great Heathen Army is IMHO a great album. I think you don't like the first songs of the album because you have been affected by their stupid awful music videos. The songs are pretty good, but we all have to forget those awful videos.
Not really. I just think that they’re pretty boring and uninspired songs. They don’t have the same energy as when I go back to the other studf
After they kicked the drummer, the albums been really just "meh" to me with some good songs here and there
I’ve got the new one on vinyl 😂after listening it to the cd I have wasted £25 plus the £11 for the cd☹️
This is why I never preorder anything
does the Vinyl at least look good?
@@AstolfoTheRiderOfBlack it looks fantastic it’s an HMV UK Exclusive white marble but it’s wasted on such a below par album..
Versus The World is their best. That and With Oden On Our Side are top 2.
I really like amon...I just thought this albums was super boring.
Yeah definitely not their best
My favorite is the same one as you said it was your least favorite from the older albums, I mean "The Crusher", but is funny what I dislike about this album seem is what you really enjoy about this one, I mean the obsession with be too much antichristian in favor of pagan beliefs with the lyrics. For the 80's may sounds badass but for 2001 was kind of childish to me. Specially knowing that wasent true about a evil christian empire invading nordlands trying to convert everybody. In the real history where the vikins inself the ones who decide to change their belief.
Anyway was a good video.
Was a great band but I lost interest in them with everything after Twilight of the Thunder God album. They got redundant and cheesy which happens to a lot of bands that are centered around one concept.
anaal nathrakh tier list
Fate of norns is b tier I'd say
Their album covers either look bad, or cheesy (in a good way)
Legendary for that 😄
@@MetalTrenches definitely :)
Versus the world in B tier? Sorry buddy but your list is dogshit. Top 4 for me in that order
1) Versus the World
2) Once Sent from the Golden Hall (close second and the most underrated metal album of all time)
3) With Odin on our side
4) Twilight of the Thunder God
I still love amon amarth but I feel like the best songs on the new album were get in the ring and great heathen army, they released the best ones as singles already.
I expected more of a heavier album but the rest was more melodic/powermetal.
Those were my least favorites honestly. Especially Get In The Ring
For me, Deceiver is top S tier, followed by With Oden and In the Halls
A tier - Surtur, Twilight, Berserker, Fate of Norna
C - Tier - Jomsviking, Vs The World
D - Great Heathen Army, The Crusher, The Avenger
Disappointing album
I think it’s decent but not in the same league as their top tier albums
Yeah
All into the D-tier. Easiest ranking so far 🦝
Sadly this band do absolutely nothing for me. One of the worst and most overrated 'melodic' death metal bands, with SO much cheese. I rank them as D 😃
Way to put an album recorded on a potato in the S tier😂
It’s part of the charm. Sorry your ears can’t handle it. 😂
@@MetalTrenches They can, don't worry. I'm a huge Amon Amarth fan and I agree with you for most of this video, don't get me wrong, but the recording quality really puts a damper on most of AA's earlier work. This very fact, along with the fact that I discovered Amon Amarth in late 2015, makes my personal favorite Jomsviking, but that's a matter of taste so I'll naturally respect your opinion. I started my metal journey with power metal, so the melodic part of Amon Amarth is what got me hooked in the first place. I came to appreciate the things you mentioned in this video too, AA really has a unique and heavy sound that makes them stand out in a positive way.