Name: Berserker
Brand: Amon Amarth

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

19075920521

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Sony

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

190759205211

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Amon Amarth

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Metal Blade

Amon Amarth is a Swedish band that started out as a grindcore band in 1989. Originally named *Scum*, the band underwent several changes before settling on their current lineup and name. With members Olavi Mikkonen, Ted Lundström, Anders Hansson, Nico Mehra, and Johan Hegg, Amon Amarth's musical style shifted towards Death/Viking Metal.

Their name, taken from Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, means the mighty mountain of doom. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology and Viking history, Amon Amarth has become known for their powerful and epic sound.

Similar to artists such as *Arch Enemy*, *Finntroll*, and *Dark Tranquillity*, Amon Amarth continues to captivate audiences with their intense live performances and lyrical storytelling. Their unique blend of melodic death metal and Viking themes sets them apart in the music industry.

Metal Blade is an independent heavy metal label that was founded in Los Angeles, CA on February 1, 1982 by Brian Slagel. Over the years, Metal Blade has gained a reputation for launching the careers of numerous popular metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and many others.

The label has gone through various changes in its label codes and variants throughout the years. From 1982 to 1983, they used "tan labels and axe with blood stains" for most releases. However, there were exceptions such as "black labels" available only on the Metal Massacre compilation and "custom tan labels" for certain releases like Bitch's Damnation Alley.

In 1984, Metal Blade switched to using "silver labels and axe with blood stains," which were actually used only in that year. Some pressings from this period with earlier dates are actually from 1984. These silver labels were also reused in the 2016 reissues of Slayer's Show No Mercy album. Additionally, some releases sold in 1987 featured these silver labels but were likely old stock distributed in new sleeves.

Heavy metal isn't just music: it's a way of life. No current band embodies the spirit of metal's immersive culture with more fervour and might than Amon Amarth: Sweden's celebrated Viking overlords and undisputed modern masters of epic heavy metal. Amon Amarth - completed by vocalist Johan Hegg, guitarists Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg, bassist Ted Lundström and drummer Jocke Wallgren - know that expectations for their next move are at an all-time high. The excellent news is that the band's 11th studio album, the aptly-named 'Berserker', is guaranteed to have all discerning metal fans punching the air with joy. Comprising 12 monstrous Viking metal anthems that bulge with irresistible melodic hooks, bursts of thrilling savagery and moments of spine-tingling dynamic drama, it's the results of the huge surge of creativity and a collective desire to keep moving forward with no compromise.

Berserker

Music GB