Berserker by Amon Amarth (Metal Blade Records)

Amon Amarth is now in the midst of a North American Tour with the likes of Slayer, Lamb Of God and Cannibal Corpse as they continue to pummel the planet with their own trademark brand of Viking Metal. Berserker marks the 11th studio recording for this Swedish collective, and it shows Amon Amarth in their finest hour. The twelves tracks contained within are epic in scope, transporting the listener into an auditory odyssey of intense imagination and thrilling intrigue. Opening the adventure with the rapturous Fafner’s Gold, Berserker goes into hypersonic battle overdrive and the results are thunderously profound.

Crack The Sky continues on the stratospheric adventure, a standout track that will make listener want to raise their fists high and mighty in the air as they celebrate the glorious triumphs of the past, present, and future. Next up we encounter Mjölner, Hammer of Thor – and expect the circle pits to ignite into sheer ferocity when this sonic treasure is unveiled live. There are so many metal gems to be found at the helm of the almighty Berserker, including Shield Wall, Valkyria, and Raven’s Flight.