Amon Amarth - 'Put Your Back Into the Oar' (Bloodstock 2024)

The ships await us by the Birka quay
All prepared with sixty oars
They will carry us on the open sea
Heading out to glory wars

We have blothed to Aegir
To the daughters of Ran
We are willing and eager
We are leaving at dawn

Four days of good wind
Then we awoke to an ocean mirror calm
Slacking sails, we are drifting
No direction, we are drifting

Glory calls from beyond the waves
A chance for fame and rich reward
Honour waits beyond the grave
So put your back into the oar

The sun is burning, now we’re lost at sea
Our rations are running low
Thirsty throats and hungry flees
But we still got many days to go

We are crossing the ocean
Left our home in the North
The oars have set us in motion
They will carry us forth

Each man builds his own fame
Now everyone, show me what you’re worth
Who recalls a coward’s name?
No one remembers, who remembers

Glory calls from beyond the waves
Beckons those with a heart for war
Honour waits beyond the grave
So put your back into the oar

ROW!
ROW!
ROW!
The oar is your best friend
ROW!
ROW!
ROW!
For a triumphant end
ROW!
ROW!
ROW!
Row for victory
ROW!
ROW!
ROW!
Into history
ROW!
Grab your oars
ROW!
Row to glory wars
ROW!
And for victory
ROW!
Into history

Each man builds his own fame
Now everyone, show me what you’re worth
Who recalls a coward’s name?
No one remembers, who remembers

Glory calls from beyond the waves
Beckons those with a heart for war
Honour waits beyond the grave
Fear not a bloody fate
Glory calls from beyond the waves
A chance for fame and rich reward
Honour waits beyond the grave
So put your back into the oar

Στο φετινό μουσικό φεστιβάλ Bloodstock Open Air εμφανίσθηκαν στις 11 Αυγούστου του 2024 (και) οι Amon Amarth κι έχουμε στην διάθεσή μας, σε βίντεο, την απόδοσή τους στο τραγούδι "Put Your Back Into the Oar", το οποίο κυκλοφόρησε ως single τον Φενρουάριο του 2022, ενώ αποτέλεσε μέρος της συλλογής "Heathen Hammer" που "βγήκε" τον Ιούλιο της ίδιας χρονιάς.

Η "ζωντανή" εκδοσή του τραγουδιού την οποία σας παρουσιάζουμε σήμερα σε βίντεο υπάρχει στο ep "Heidrun" που κυκλοφόρησε πέρυσι (Αύγουστος 2023)...

Οι Amon Amarth (οι οποίοι οφείλουν το όνομά τους στον J.R.R. Tolkien's και στο έργο του "The Lord of the Rings") υπάρχουν στα μουσικά δρώμενα από τα τέλη της δεκαετίας του ογδόντα (αρχικά ως Scum) κι έχουν κυκλοφορήσει μία... ντουζίνα ολοκληρωμένους δίσκους...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Prepare to be awed as Amon Amarth takes the stage as headliners at Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival 2024! On August 11th, these Viking metal icons delivered an unforgettable performance, bringing their unique blend of melodic death metal and Norse mythology to life with unmatched intensity.

This video features their powerful live performance of "Put Your Back Into the Oar", a track that encapsulates the band's epic sound and Viking spirit. With its driving rhythms, fierce riffs, and battle-cry vocals, "Put Your Back Into the Oar" showcases Amon Amarth's ability to craft music that resonates deeply with fans.

Their headline set at Bloodstock 2024 reaffirmed their status as one of metal’s most compelling live acts. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, this live performance will transport you to the heart of a Viking saga. Experience the raw power and energy that only Amon Amarth can deliver.»

Band: Amon Amarth
Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Stockholm
Formed in: 1992
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Lyrical themes: Vikings, Warfare, Mythology, Destruction
Years active: 1988-1992 (as Scum), 1992-present
Video: "Put Your Back Into the Oar" (live)