Amon Amarth: The Pursuit of Vikings: 25 Years in the Eye of the Storm (2019)

the way. It is a thrilling collection that pays respect to their faithful followers as well as making for a detailed and riveting introduction for those new to their inspiring story. While their sound certainly displays strong echoes of the nation that birthed them, Amon Amarth arguably wields a unique aura, a "lusciously crafted escapism" that producer Alexander Milas likens to the classic bands he grew up with: Dio, Maiden, and others who existon a spectrum of their own making. "We finally tell our tale of being heavy metal kids from a small suburban town, and we turned something we loved into our careers," says vocalist Johan Hegg.