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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=3984 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:00:01 -0500 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:00:31 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=3984 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/viking_metal_champions_amon_amarth_releases_new_single.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/viking_metal_champions_amon_amarth_releases_new_single.html Music News: The Swedish group dropped an epic new tune with "Put Your Back Into The Oar."]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:00:01 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_frontman_answers_if_hes_sick_of_writing_about_vikings_talks_if_metal_scene_can_survive_after_black_sabbath__slayer_retiring.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_frontman_answers_if_hes_sick_of_writing_about_vikings_talks_if_metal_scene_can_survive_after_black_sabbath__slayer_retiring.html Music News: Johan Hegg also names his favorite Amon Amarth tracks.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:32:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_beginners_guide_to_evolution_of_viking_metal-97514 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_beginners_guide_to_evolution_of_viking_metal-97514 Features: Or, "The Good, The Bad, and the Bandwagon".]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:59:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_we_like_that_we_are_a_little_clich.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_we_like_that_we_are_a_little_clich.html Music News: "We want to have the AC/DC style and not change," guitarist Johan Soderberg says.]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:40:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_drummer_discusses_struggle_of_creating_music_with_bandmates_via_email_instead_of_in_person.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_drummer_discusses_struggle_of_creating_music_with_bandmates_via_email_instead_of_in_person.html Music News: "It's kind of hard to see the other guys' reaction when you don't actually see them," Jocke Wallgren said.]]> Mon, 27 May 2019 08:00:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_bassist_discusses_meaning_of_bands_name_says_bands_guitarists_handle_the_riff_writing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_bassist_discusses_meaning_of_bands_name_says_bands_guitarists_handle_the_riff_writing.html Music News: "Once you have a name and start to release stuff, you have to keep it," Ted Lundstrom said.]]> Mon, 06 May 2019 13:21:20 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_since_we_have_two_guitar_players_we_always_try_to_do_harmonies.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_since_we_have_two_guitar_players_we_always_try_to_do_harmonies.html Music News: "We always wanted to do more harmonies and more guitar work," Olavi Mikkonen said.]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:39:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_discuss_if_they_could_become_the_new_iron_maiden_detail_concept_of_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_discuss_if_they_could_become_the_new_iron_maiden_detail_concept_of_new_album.html Music News: "It's going to be hard to beat Iron Maiden," bassist Ted Lundstrom says.]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:11:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_explain_why_calling_them_viking_metal_makes_no_sense_but_its_not_a_big_deal.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_explain_why_calling_them_viking_metal_makes_no_sense_but_its_not_a_big_deal.html Music News: "I said once - I thought it was odd that you would label music based on the lyrics," singer Johan Hegg says.]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:33:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_its_the_mistakes_that_make_you_stronger_not_the_success.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_its_the_mistakes_that_make_you_stronger_not_the_success.html Music News: "I think that's how any progress works, really," singer Johan Hegg says.]]> Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:15:34 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarth_are_halfway_through_writing_the_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarth_are_halfway_through_writing_the_new_album.html New Releases: "We're doomed - we're always gonna sound like this."]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:40:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/amon_amarth_were_halfway_through_writing_the_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/amon_amarth_were_halfway_through_writing_the_new_album.html Community Feed: "We're doomed — we're always gonna sound like this."]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:52:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/check_out_amon_amarths_retro_styled_video_game.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/check_out_amon_amarths_retro_styled_video_game.html Community Feed: Some retro styled stuff.]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:18:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/amon_amarth_soon_to_start_work_on_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/amon_amarth_soon_to_start_work_on_new_album.html Community Feed: After this summer.]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:10:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_bringing_viking_ship_to_chicago_open_air_festival.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_bringing_viking_ship_to_chicago_open_air_festival.html Music News: Including live Viking fighting too!]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:11:47 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_and_goatwhore_announce_us_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_and_goatwhore_announce_us_tour.html Music News: Amon Amarth will also be appearing at numerous festivals.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:15:57 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_frontman_johan_hegg_why_is_religion_not_good_for_people.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_frontman_johan_hegg_why_is_religion_not_good_for_people.html Music News: Singer calls religion "the root of all evil."]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:57:31 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_why_is_religion_not_good_for_people.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_why_is_religion_not_good_for_people.html Music News: Frontman Johan Hegg calls religion "the root of all evil."]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:45:09 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarths_new_record_is_their_first_concept_album_ever_this_is_its_story.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarths_new_record_is_their_first_concept_album_ever_this_is_its_story.html New Releases: As explained by frontman Johan Hegg.]]> Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:51:47 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/watch_this_is_what_it_looks_like_when_tool_fan_goes_crazy_at_a_tool_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/watch_this_is_what_it_looks_like_when_tool_fan_goes_crazy_at_a_tool_show.html Wtf?: Another UG member making headlines?! Wow!]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:50:21 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/a_member_of_ug_community_has_been_featured_in_amon_amarths_new_album_teaser.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/a_member_of_ug_community_has_been_featured_in_amon_amarths_new_album_teaser.html New Releases: Was it KerryKing01? The Bellend Guy? Baby Joel? That new guy?]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:13:59 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_part_ways_with_longtime_drummer_fredrik_andersson.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_part_ways_with_longtime_drummer_fredrik_andersson.html Music News: "At the moment there is no replacement for him."]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:22:53 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarths_ted_lundstrom_if_you_dont_come_out_with_new_albums_you_cant_go_on_tour_that_much.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarths_ted_lundstrom_if_you_dont_come_out_with_new_albums_you_cant_go_on_tour_that_much.html Music News: Lundström talks about band's touring routine.]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:35:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarth_begin_work_on_new_material.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarth_begin_work_on_new_material.html New Releases: Band's new album is expected to arrive next year.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2015 11:25:46 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/amon_amarths_johan_hegg_spotted_in_viking_movie_trailer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/amon_amarths_johan_hegg_spotted_in_viking_movie_trailer.html Wtf?: Watch singer in his role as warrior Valli.]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:38:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_singer_its_easy_to_sound_like_ozzy_his_voice_is_flat_and_nasal.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_singer_its_easy_to_sound_like_ozzy_his_voice_is_flat_and_nasal.html Music News: Johan Hegg discusses covering Black Sabbath singer.]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:37:58 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/amon_amarth_frontman_set_to_play_a_viking_warrior_in_northmen_-_a_viking_saga_movie.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/amon_amarth_frontman_set_to_play_a_viking_warrior_in_northmen_-_a_viking_saga_movie.html Wtf?: Rest of the cast includes "True Blood," "The Tudors," and "Game of Thrones" stars.]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:42:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarth_stream_deceiver_of_the_gods_in_its_entirety_exclusively_on_ug.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/amon_amarth_stream_deceiver_of_the_gods_in_its_entirety_exclusively_on_ug.html New Releases: The long-anticipated release of Sweden metal act's newest effort is now less than a week away. Stream it here, exclusively on UG!]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:01:51 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_to_return_to_na_for_august_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/amon_amarth_to_return_to_na_for_august_tour.html Music News: Amon Amarth have announced that they will be returning to North America for another leg of their "An Evening With Amon Amarth" tour this August.]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 14:54:35 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/amon_amarth_you_can_call_our_music_whatever_you_want_i_call_it_heavy_metal.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/amon_amarth_you_can_call_our_music_whatever_you_want_i_call_it_heavy_metal.html Interviews: On the eve of the group's new opus, Joe Matera spoke to Johan Sderberg to discuss the new album, sci-fi movies and Satanism.]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:00:31 -0400