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Amon Amarth is a Swedish ''melodic death metal'' band from Tumba, named after [[Amon Amarth]], | '''Amon Amarth''' is a Swedish ''melodic death metal'' band from Tumba, named after [[Amon Amarth]], and founded in [[1988]]. Although their name is Tolkien-related, their lyrics are inspired by Vikings, Warfare and Norse mythology. Starting with 1998's "Once Sent from the Golden Hall", the band has released seven full-lenght albums. | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== |
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Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Tumba, named after Amon Amarth, and founded in 1988. Although their name is Tolkien-related, their lyrics are inspired by Vikings, Warfare and Norse mythology. Starting with 1998's "Once Sent from the Golden Hall", the band has released seven full-lenght albums.
Discography
Albums
Released | Title | Label |
1998 | Once Sent from the Golden Hall | Metal Blade |
1999 | The Avenger | Metal Blade |
2001 | The Crusher | Metal Blade |
2002 | Versus the World | Metal Blade |
2004 | Fate of Norns | Metal Blade |
2006 | With Oden on Our Side | Metal Blade |
2008 | Twilight of the Thunder God | Metal Blade |
Members
Current members
- Johan Hegg − vocals
- Johan Söderberg − guitar
- Olavi Mikkonen − guitar
- Ted Lundström − bass
- Fredrik Andersson − drums
Former Members
As Amon Amarth:
- Anders Hansson − guitar (Thor Arise - Sorrow Throughout the Nine Worlds - Once Sent from the Golden Hall)
- Nico Kaukinen − drums (Thor Arise - Sorrow Throughout the Nine Worlds)
- Martin Lopez − drums (Once Sent from the Golden Hall)
As Scum:
- Paul "Themgoroth" Mäkitalo − vocals (left the band before the demo was released, when it was named Scum)