Swedish Melodic Death Metal veterans AMON AMARTH, have released their new single “Get in the Ring”, alongside a music video produced by Grupa 13. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “The Great Heathen Army”, due for release on August 5th through Metal Blade Records. “Get In The Ring” arrives after their previous single “Put Your Back Into That Oar”, three months ago.
Recorded with esteemed studio guru Andy Sneap at the controls, “The Great Heathen Army” represents another bold leap forward for AMON AMARTH, as their trademark sound undergoes yet another skillful, evolutionary overhaul, both lyrically and musically. From the noisily rabble-rousing “Find A Way Or Make One” and the pummeling, pugilistic “Get In The Ring” to the evocative fury of “Saxons & Vikings“ and the cinematic squall of the title track, “The Great Heathen Army“ encapsulates the essence of this legendary band, while still allowing acres of space for new ideas.
Johan Hegg comments: “Overall ‘The Great Heathen Army’ is one of the heavier albums we’ve made. There are some dark and heavy songs that are really powerful and in your face, but we obviously have some trademark melodic AMON AMARTH songs on there as well and a few surprises too. It’s a really well-balanced album. It sounds great. Andy Sneap is awesome. It was great to be able to work with him again.”
Guitarist Olavi Mikkonen, says about the track: “I really like ‘Get In The Ring’, which was written for our friend Erick Redbeard, the pro wrestler as an “entrance” song for him. The lyrics are obviously written to fit both Viking and wrestling themes, and you can also see Erick as the lead character in the new video for the song. We shot the video in Wroclaw, Poland with our friends Grupa 13 and they helped us create this dark and epic Mad Max meets Viking underground super brutal fight club for the video clip.”
AMON AMARTH and MACHINE HEAD are teaming up for the colossal co-headline Vikings And Lionhearts Tour 2022, set to rampage across Europe in September and October. Joining the metallic pairing to open the show are THE HALO EFFECT.
“The Great Heathen Army” track listing:
- Put Your Back into the Oar
- Get in the Ring
- The Great Heathen Army
- Heidrun
- Oden Owns You All
- Find a Way or Make One
- Dawn of Norsemen
- Saxons and Vikings
- Skagul Rides with Me
- The Serpent’s Trail
You can watch the music video for “Get in the Ring” below:
