316. Amon Amarth

(February 2021) Episode 316 is AMON AMARTH. When you need some Swedish death metal — and who doesn’t? — Amon Amarth amply satisfies. They offer the full package: double-pedal thunder speed, 99% growl vocals, Norse mythology, and doom themes. Consistently fast and loud. Good stuff.

Favorite album: Twilight of the Thunder God

Favorite song: The Last With Pagan Blood

Compared to expectations: same

165. Opeth

(April 2018) I have completed episode 165 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to a band’s full discography. This edition: OPETH. Who doesn’t love a little epic Swedish death metal? At some point they retired the demon howl for a greater focus on progressive metal and heavy mellow, but I prefer the earlier material.

Favorite album: Blackwater Park

Favorite song: Blackwater Park

Least favorite album: Damnation

Compared to expectations: same

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