Kerrang! — Evile bassist Mike Alexander tragically passed away last night (October 5). The four stringer (pictured second from the left) was suddenly taken ill a few days into his band's European tour with Amon Amarth and was rushed to hospital in Lulea, Swede... more info

Thrash Hits — Word has just reached Thrash Hits that Evile’s Mike Alexander has died after suddenly falling ill during the band’s tour in support of Amon Amarth. The bassist was rushed to hospital, but tragically passed away in Lulea, Sweden. The remaining... more info

411 Mania — Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin are all considered the beginning of heavy metal. But there was another band that has been forgotten that just as important in 1970. Who was that band? Click the link to find out! Plus we have a look a... more info

Thrash Hits — Amon Amarth @ Bloodstock Open Air 2009 photos courtesy of Gary Wolstenholme —– more info

Altsounds — MALEFICE and DARKNESS DYNAMITE are the two latest Metal Blade bands to be confirmed to appear at Bloodstock 2009. They will join label mates The Rotted, Anterior and Amon Amarth along with a host of others. Both bands will appear on the Sophie Lanc... more info

Altsounds — ANTERIOR have just been confirmed to appear at Bloodstock 2009. They will join label mates The Rotted and Amon Amarth along with a host of others. LUKE DAVIES and the boys are ready for it: “After attending Bloodstock quite a few times it... more info

Altsounds — After the successful re-issue of the AMON AMARTH debut album 'Once Sent From The Golden Hall' it's time to release the second re-issue of the year. The second album in the discography of AMON AMARTH is 'The Avenger' and the 2-disc-deluxe re-issu... more info

Thrash Hits — Following reports that the new Slayer album is to be released on July 7, we went a little bit thrash metal-mental here at Thrash Hits. That could also be in part because we’re off to see Bonded By Blood and Cauldron play live tonight. All in all, i... more info

New Times Broward-Palm Beach, FL — It's easy to understand why Amon Amarth gains new fans on each U.S. tour. Starting with its fourth album, Versus the World (released in the United States in 2004), the Swedish "Viking-metal" band has perfected its stripped-down, fist-pumping anthems,... more info

Altsounds — Slipknot and Viking death metallers Amon Amarth lead the way as shortlists for the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2009 are announced. Motorhead, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Lamb of God and up-and-coming Brit act Gallows also picked up nominations in th... more info