Swedish viking metal marauders, AMON AMARTH continue their domination with a brand new music video for their epic Valhalla feast track “Heidrun” off their chart-topping record “The Great Heathen Army”. Additionally, AMON AMARTH have unleashed a special 4-track digital single of “Heidrun” featuring a newly remixed version of the single plus two live bonus tracks and a “goat remix” version featuring actual goat vocals (full track list below). Watch the official music video for “Heidrun” below and find the digital single on your streaming platform of choice HERE.
Frontman Johan Hegg sheds light on the mythological significance of “Heidrun” -
"Heidrun is an interesting mythological character, it’s a goat that stands on the roof of Valhalla eating the leaf of the big tree Lärad. The milk that she gives is the honey/mead that the warriors in Valhalla drink each night. The lyrics themselves are both about Vikings travelling the world but also metaphorically what it is to be a touring musician."
Following their hugely successful ‘The Great Heathen Tour’ at the end of last year, which saw them become the first death metal band to ever headline the legendary KIA Forum in Los Angeles, AMON AMARTH’s relentless raid continues this week as they invade US shores once again. This time they will join forces with fellow Swedes Ghost for their 25-date ‘Re-Imperatour USA 2023’ run as well as playing two very special headline shows in Omaha, NE on August 10th with Creeping Death and 200 Stab Wounds and Riverside, CA on September 9th with Gatecreeper. Ready your long swords, prepare for battle and grab your tickets and meet and greet packages HERE.
AMON AMARTH have teamed up with SET.Live to give Vikings in attendance at each show the opportunity to win their very own special, limited edition Viking drinking horn on the night of each show. Fans simply need to scan the QR code found scattered throughout each venue near the official tour merch stands and will be entered to win. This also signs fans up for exclusive opportunities that may arise in the future. SET.Live is only available to those in attendance, so get your tickets now.
Amon Amarth + Ghost 2023 U.S. Tour Dates:
Aug. 04 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
Aug. 05 - Airway Heights, WA - BECU Live at Northern Quest
Aug. 07 - West Valley City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre
Aug. 08 - Denver, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Aug. 11 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 10 - Omaha, NE, The Admiral*
Aug. 12 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Aug. 14 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
Aug. 15 - Chicago, IL - Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Aug. 16 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 18 - Syracuse, NY - St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
Aug. 19 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
Aug. 20 - Bridgeport, CT - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Aug. 22 - Indianapolis, IN - TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
Aug. 23 - Burgettstown, PA - The Pavilion at Star Lake
Aug. 24 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 25 - Camden, NJ - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Aug. 27 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater
Aug. 29 - Simpsonville, SC - CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Aug. 30 - Jacksonville, FL - Daily's Place
Aug. 31 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sep. 02 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Sep. 03 - Austin, TX - Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Sep. 05 - Irving, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sep. 07 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater
Sep. 08 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sep.09 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium**
*Amon Amarth Headline show with Creeping Death and 200 Stab wounds
**Amon Amarth headline show with Gatecreeper
About Amon Amarth
From pole to pole and sea to sea, Amon Amarth are undisputed kings of Viking heavy metal. Formed in Tumba, Sweden, in 1992, they have forged an extraordinary legacy over three decades of thunderous, anthemic metal, all rich in the magical imagery of Viking history, folklore and culture.
From their underground smash debut 'Once Sent From The Golden Hall' (1998) onwards, Amon Amarth have been an unstoppable creative force. With a unique and unmistakable sound that combines the best of several epic strains of metal, the quintet have become renowned for their ageless anthems and explosive, theatrical live shows. Albums like 2008’s widely acclaimed 'Twilight Of The Thunder God ' and 2016’s conceptual triumph 'Jomsviking', the Swedes have been consistent standard bearers for heavy metal as a life-affirming and communal experience, armed with a seemingly endless stream of instant classic songs.
Now reaping the rewards of all those years of hard work, Amon Amarth are now regarded as one of the metal world’s most vital and imperious live acts. From headlining festivals across Europe to claiming a place on Slayer’s final tour of the US in 2019, they have honored the adventurous ethos of their Viking forebears by taking their music anywhere and everywhere.
Unfortunately, as the world ground to a halt early in 2020, Amon Amarth were in the midst of a wildly successful world tour in support of their most recent album, ‘Berserker’. Disappointed but unbowed, the band decided instead to forge a new creative path, resulting in their most crushing and heroic full-length album to date, "The Great Heathen Army".
One of the best-loved metal bands in the world, Amon Amarth are firmly dedicated to aiming high when they hit the studio. Recorded with esteemed studio guru Andy Sneap at the controls, 'The Great Heathen Army' represents another bold leap forward for the band, as their trademark sound undergoes yet another skilful, evolutionary overhaul, both lyrically and musically. From the noisily rabble-rousing "Find A Way Or Make One" and the pummelling, pugilistic "Get In The Ring", to the evocative fury of "Saxons & Vikings " and the cinematic squall of the title track, 'The Great Heathen Army' encapsulates the essence of this legendary band, while still allowing acres of space for new ideas.
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