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Twilight Of The Thunder God
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Metascore
80

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 44 Ratings

  • Summary: The Swedish metal band's latest release includes appearances by Apocalyptica, Entombed's Lars Goran Petrov, and Children of Bodom's Roope Latvala.

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Twilight Of The Thunder God
There comes Fenrir's twin His jaws are open wide The serpent rises from the waves Jormungandr twists and turns, mighty in his wrath The eyes are full... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. Dusted Magazine
    80
    The potential guitar soup and airless drum patterns of death metal is helped along by Bogren’s crisp production. And with Twilight of the Thunder God, they’ve written a set that takes full advantage of experience and polish.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    80
    Alongside "With Oden on Our Side," Twilight of the Thunder God just might be the strongest record Amon Amarth has written thus far.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    On this album, the band sounds like masters of their craft, and in so doing, have given us one of the most rousing metal albums of the year.
  4. Pitchfork
    77
    Twilight of the Thunder God merely refines these elements, but the tune-up is noticeable. In a discography filled with catchy songs, these are some of Amon Amarth's catchiest.
  5. AllMusic
    70
    Amon Amarth sticks closely to the same sound and approach that got them this far in the first place.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
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  1. GamerMx
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    The most epic and powerful album of AA, a lot of their best songs are in this album, embrace of the endless ocean, varyags of mirklagaard,The most epic and powerful album of AA, a lot of their best songs are in this album, embrace of the endless ocean, varyags of mirklagaard, twilight of the thunder god, guardians of asegard, etc.… Expand
  2. MichiganGamer
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    This album is a melody-driven powerhouse. This album is Amon Amarth's true opus. With pounding guitar riffs, deep bass, melodic drums andThis album is a melody-driven powerhouse. This album is Amon Amarth's true opus. With pounding guitar riffs, deep bass, melodic drums and Johan Hegg's brutal, deep guttural vocals, this album is just put together perfectly. This is one melodic death metal album you NEED to listen to, if you're a metal fan. This album will stand the test of time, and come out a classic of its genre.… Expand
  4. Evan2814
    Sep 26, 2014
    9
    Another glorious day in the history of melodic death metal was made upon this album's release!
    Amon Amarth nails it with epic playing on all    Another glorious day in the history of melodic death metal was made upon this album's release!
    Amon Amarth nails it with epic playing on all accounts (vocals, guitars, drums, etc.)
    My favourite song was 'Shape Shifter'!    … Expand
  5. DawidT
    Oct 18, 2009
    9
    This was best metal release in 2008. Whole album totally owns.
  6. THEDUDE93
    May 9, 2023
    8
    Great Album i love it. I wan to grab my Weapins and Starting a War against the Other
  7. AshSnowman54
    Sep 21, 2010
    8
    Never before had I felt such intense urges to grab my ax and pillage a town. Indeed, I didn't know such urges were okay and desirable. ThatNever before had I felt such intense urges to grab my ax and pillage a town. Indeed, I didn't know such urges were okay and desirable. That all changed after listening to Twilight of the Thunder God. I finally knew that it was okay, and that Amon Amarth had perfected the art of it. Intensely good metal album. I was very impressed, and commended their ability to be innovative in a genre that is often very narrow indeed.… Collapse
  8. BobbyT.
    Nov 24, 2008
    8
    Preposterous guilty pleasure. Highly recommended to sort-of metal fans who dig preposterous guilty pleasures.

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