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Surtur Rising - Amon Amarth
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82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critics What's this?

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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: The latest album for the Swedish death metal band was produced by Jens Bogren.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. All Music Guide
    Dec 21, 2011
    90
    They're one of the most consistent bands in metal, and this is a terrific example of them playing to their strengths.
  2. The Boston Phoenix
    Apr 12, 2011
    88
    As perfect as Twilight is, though, Surtur Rising houses it handily.
  3. Revolver
    Apr 12, 2011
    60
    The heshers who crave this Viking death-march death-metal will have it, and those who aren't inspired by what they stream on the internet won't. Even with a lesser work, Amon Amarth have done their job.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. marko65
    10
    I don't like metal but I love Amon Amarth. They rock like they mean it, no posing, just good clean fun.....................................................................................................................................!… Expand
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  2. Ikarus14
    9
    Hands down one of the best metal albums of 2011 so far. The bass seems to be buried in the mix but this still features some phenomenal guitar work and thunderous vocals and drumming. Highly recommended.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. Fenrir81
    8
    Surtur Rising is more of the same from Amon Amarth. But when the material is that good, who's going to complain? One of the most prolific death metal bands from Sweden, they unleash here once again a powerful piece of work that is atmospheric, melodic and thunderous. Not their best work (that would be 2001's Versus The World), but as many have pointed out, even a lesser album by Amon Amarth is still very good compared to other metal out there. Highly recommended.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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