Amon Amarth 2026: Johan Hegg about Odin’s eye, a scrapped song & their biggest show ever

Amon Amarth are back! Frontman Johan Hegg sat down with ROCK ANTENNE for an exclusive, deep-dive interview! Crafting their latest record, the Swedish melodic death metal powerhouse delivered a true masterpiece built on pure dedication and Viking myth. Johan dives deep into their new album "The All-Father Awakens", their unique studio approach of finishing songs one by one, and a rare moment in the band's history: scrapping an 11th track that didn't meet their standards. He also talks about the story behind Odin's eye, the risks of planning massive world tours a year in advance, and what fans can expect from their biggest live production yet! From studio production highlights to the unbreakable bond between Amon Amarth and their global fanbase — this is a must-watch for every rock and metal fan. Grab a drink, crank up the volume, and join the ride! 00:00 Intro & Begrüßung 00:15 Odins Auge & die Geschichte dahinter 00:58 Das Albumthema & Odins Mythologie 01:21 Neue Arbeitsweise im Studio (Song für Song) 02:30 Aufgeteilte Recording-Sessions & Zeit zum Reflektieren 03:25 Perfektionismus vs. Loslassen beim Songwriting 04:31 Vorfreude, Lampenfieber & Veröffentlichung 05:40 Feedback von Familie, Freunden und Fans 06:54 Risiken bei der Tour-Planung & Zeitdruck 08:24 Der Songwriting-Prozess & ein verworfener Song 09:40 Die bisher größte Live-Show & 2-Stunden-Setlist Der beste Rock nonstop! Alle Infos, News, Webradio & Streams: https://www.rockantenne.de