Amon Amarth Premiere New Single & Music Video "Gjallarhorn" From Upcoming New Album "The Allfather Awakens"

Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth have revealed “The Allfather Awakens” as the title of their thirteenth studio album. The latest preview from the Norse mythology-inspired record arrives in the form of the new single “Gjallarhorn“. In Norse mythology, Gjallarhorn is the horn of Heimdallr, sounded to herald the beginning of Ragnarök. Metal Blade Records will release the album on October 2nd.

Following the recent release of “Upphaf“, the band’s first-ever acoustic single, Amon Amarth continue to expand their sound on the new record. As with that previous single, director Pavel Trebukhin (Imminence, thrown) returned to helm the music video for “Gjallarhorn“.

A press release explains that the album once again revolves around the exploits of Oden, while noting, “‘The Allfather Awakens‘ is not a concept album, rather a collection of historically inspired epic tales of conflict and sacrifice for a greater good.”

Further elaborating on the mythology behind the album, the press release states:

“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.”

“The Allfather Awakens” was recorded during two separate sessions held roughly a year apart with producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Arch Enemy). Guitarist Olavi Mikkonen commented on the approach:

“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 list:

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“