Twilight of the Thunder God

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Twilight of the Thunder God is the seventh studio album by the Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth. Twilight of the Thunder God will be released on September 17 in Sweden, September 19 in Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, September 30 in North America and September 22 for the rest of Europe.

In anticipation of this album, there was a series of studio diaries in the form of vlogs that discussed the recording process of this album in the studio. There were six vlogs recorded. The first focused on Fredrik Andersson recording the drums. The second vlog focused on Olavi Mikkonen recording the rhythm guitar position. The third blog focused on Ted Lundström recording bass guitar and band members preparing food. The fourth episode focused on Johan Hegg recording vocals. The fifth video was Johan Söderberg performing and recording guitar solos. The final vlog featured Johan Söderberg packing up the studio and a sneak peak of the album.

There is also a series of 8-page comics titled "Twilight of the Thunder God" which will be released in magazines throughout Europe.

On June 27, 2008, the title of this album was announced, it being "Twilight of the Thunder God". Twilight of the Thunder God features several high-profile guest appearances including Entombed vocalist Lars Göran Petrov on "Guardians of Asgaard", Children of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala who contributes a solo on the track "Twilight of the Thunder God" and Finnish cello metal band Apocalyptica as a guest appearance on "Live for the Kill".

Approximately a month later on July 25 2008, the album artwork was revealed, featuring Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, in battle with Jörmungandr.

Track listing

1. "Twilight of the Thunder God" (feat. Roope Latvala) - 4:09
2. "Free Will Sacrifice" - 4:09
3. "Guardians of Asgaard" (feat. Lars Göran Petrov) - 4:23
4. "Where Is Your God?" - 3:11
5. "Varyags of Miklagaard" - 4:18
6. "Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags" - 4:30
7. "No Fear for the Setting Sun"
8. "The Hero"
9. "Live for the Kill" (feat. Apocalyptica)
10. "Embrace of the Endless Ocean"

Bonus CD/DVD track listing

1. "Intro"
2. "Valhall Awaits Me"
3. "Runes to My Memory"
4. "Cry of the Black Birds"
5. "Asator"
6. "Pursuit of Vikings"
7. "Fate of Norns"
8. "Without Fear"
9. "With Oden on Our Side"
10. "Where Silent Gods Stand Guard"
11. "An Ancient Sign of Coming Storm"
12. "Victorious March"
13. "Death in Fire"

Personnel

Band members

• Johan Hegg − vocals
• Olavi Mikkonen − guitars
• Johan Söderberg − guitars
• Ted Lundström − bass guitar
• Fredrik Andersson − drums

Guest appearances

• Lars Göran Petrov (Entombed) − vocals on "Guardians of Asgaard"
• Roope Latvala (Children of Bodom) − guitar on "Twilight of the Thunder God"
• Apocalyptica − cellos on "Live for the Kill"