Amon Amarth Prove That Metal Crushes All At the Yuengling Center
Tampa, FL (May 18th, 2024)
In an evening that promised to shake the very foundations of the Yuengling Center, the Metal Crushes All tour brought together four of metal’s most formidable acts for a night of unrelenting sonic brutality. Amidst the thunderous chants of the metal faithful, the Yuengling Center was transformed into a battleground of blistering riffs and bone-rattling drums as Amon Amarth, the Viking conquerors of metal, claimed their rightful throne. With Frozen Soul, Obituary, and Cannibal Corpse setting the stage ablaze, the night promised a relentless onslaught of pure metal mayhem.
Kicking off the night, Dallas Texas’s Frozen Soul plunged the crowd into a frozen wasteland of icy riffs and pulverizing beats. Their death metal assault was relentless. Singer Chad Green’s guttural delivery gripped the audience in a frostbitten embrace that left them craving for more.
Next up, the legendary Obituary emerged from the depths of death metal history, unleashing a torrent of pulverizing rhythms and guttural roars. Their performance was a testament to their status as pioneers of the genre, delivering a set that was both crushing and cathartic. With the time they had on stage they made certain to highlight material from their latest album Dying Of Everything.
As the anticipation reached its peak, the stage was set for the undisputed titans of brutality, Cannibal Corpse. With a ferocity unmatched by any other, they tore through their set with surgical precision, leaving a trail of chaos and carnage in their wake. From the guttural growls of George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher to the frenetic guitar work of Rob Barrett and Erik Rutan, Cannibal Corpse proved why they are the undisputed masters of death metal.
And then, as the scent of battle hung thick in the air, the moment of reckoning arrived. With a deafening roar, Amon Amarth took to the stage, wielding their axes like true Viking warriors. From the opening notes of “The Pursuit Of Vikings” to “Guardians Of Asgaard” to the epic song “Put Your Back Into The Oar” they commanded the crowd with an iron fist, leading them on an unforgettable journey through the realms of Norse mythology.
With Johan Hegg’s commanding growls and the twin guitar assault of Johan Söderberg and Olavi Mikkonen, Amon Amarth delivered a performance that was nothing short of legendary. Each song was a battle cry, each riff a strike of the hammer of Thor, uniting the crowd in a sea of raised horns and headbanging fury.
The attention to detail in the stage setup, with the giant Viking helmet and twin Norse gods, really sets the scene and transported the audience to another world. The addition of flag bearers with Norse runes added to the authenticity and mystique of the performance. And the fight between two Vikings? That had the crowd roaring with excitement! It wasn’t just a concert; it was an entire spectacle that engaged all the senses.
As the final echoes of ” Twilight Of The Thunder God ” faded into the night, the crowd was left breathless, exhilarated, and utterly conquered. Amon Amarth had proven once again why they are the true kings of Viking metal, and their triumphant performance at the Yuengling Center will be remembered as a night of pure metal glory for ages to come.
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