Amon Amarth: Johan Hegg (vocals); Olavi Mikkonen, Johan Soderberg (guitar);
Ted Lundstrom (bass); Fredrik Andersson (drums).
Recorded in March 1999.
Personnel: Johan Hegg (vocals); Johan S”derberg, Olavi Mikkonen (guitar, guitars); Ted Lundstr”m (bass instrument); Fredrik Andersson (drums).
Audio Mixers: Peter T„gtgren; Jens Bogren.
Audio Remasterer: Jens Bogren.
Recording information: The Abyss Studios (03/??/1999-12/29/2008); Zeche Bochum, Germany (03/??/1999-12/29/2008).
Arranger: Amon Amarth.
THE AVENGER is Amon Amarth's second album for Metal Blade, and it features new guitarist Johan S”derberg in place of the departed Anders Hansson. It's not dissimilar to ONCE SENT FROM THE GOLDEN HALL -- basic Scandinavian death/black metal, somewhere in between the predominant flavors of the Norwegian and Swedish scenes, mixing lightning-quick rhythms and noisy guitar textures with deep, growling grooves. [A bonus disc version was also released.]
Professional Reviews
CMJ (11/15/99, p.25) - "...symphonic and chaotic, mixing melody with speed in the tradition of [kindered spirits] In Flames and Cradle Of Filth."
