Amon Amarth's third album, The Crusher, refines their signature blend of melodic death metal and Viking mythology. The album is characterized by its aggressive riffs and soaring, anthemic choruses.
- The Crusher was recorded and mixed at Berno Studio in Malmö, Sweden, with additional vocal recordings done at Soundlab Studios. The album cover art was created by Thorsten V. Scheibe. The Crusher is the first Amon Amarth album to feature the track "The Dragon's Flight Today."
- The Crusher was released on May 8, 2001, by Metal Blade Records. The album was released in the United States on June 5, 2001.
- The album was re-released in 2005 with a bonus DVD featuring a live performance from 2004.
Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band formed in 1992. They are best known for their Viking-themed lyrics and epic, driving sound. In 2001, the band was midway through their career with Metal Blade Records, having released several albums.
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