Amon Amarth - Gods of War Arise (Sweden, 2006)
When I first heard this (2006?!), I was just amused by the Norse/Viking imagery, but many headbanging sessions later, this remains a classic for me. I don’t know melodic death metal very well, so this is my standard-bearer for the genre.
I do love me some Amon Amarth it’s my happy fun metal ☺️
I also really love Carach Angren, I’ve had this song stuck in my head all week … And The Consequences Macabre
And also Avatar The Eagle Has Landed is a fun video to watch.
Agalloch - Ashes Against the Grain. Atmospheric black metal - great for dark rainy nights!
See now we’re talking - black metal is one of those tangentially related genres I keep meaning to check out more properly, and this one sounds approachable, thanks!
Lolol always here for some glam
Always love me some Amorphis: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=vejIvfUFBMs
