Amon Amarth

​Dismiss Johan Hegg as a Viking-obsessed metalhead caricature at your peril. There’s a lot more to the Amon Amarth vocalist than meets the eye. And the gentle giant has a message of urgency for us all – if we’re to retain any hopes for our survival as a species…

Plus, Black Veil Brides, Halestorm, Amon Amarth, YONAKA, Deftones, Green Day, Architects, Employed To Serve, Mastodon, Enter Shikari and loads more!

Here’s a definitive list of the 50 best first tracks in heavy metal history…

Amon Amarth return to the UK this winter with Arch Enemy and Hypocrisy

Amon Amarth put out the final music video in their Viking saga, and it’s totally crazy.

While playing in New Jersey with Slayer, Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe slipped and fell over, but maintained his composure

Amon Amarth conquer on blistering, war-tastic return, Berserker

PLUS! Rammstein, New Found Glory, The Damned Things, Knocked Loose, Frank Carter, Daughters, Motionless In White, Pagan and LOADS more!

America is about to get a heavy dose of European death metal as Amon Amarth announce a headlining tour with Arch Enemy, At The Gates, and Grand Magus in tow.

Look for longships on the horizon, as Viking death metallers Amon Amarth have released the first track from their upcoming new album, Berserker.

Do you live in the City Of Angels, but prefer valkyries? Amon Amarth want YOU to be in their new video!

All of the internet’s best bits this week, as viewed through the lens of Kerrang.com…