EPISODE · Jul 25, 2026 · 6 MIN
An Apology to Amon Amarth
from Shit Talk Reviews · host John Staley and Derek Showerhead
In an untraditionally self-aware conversation, John and Derek revisit a previous hot take about Amon Amarth and Derek admits he may have judged the current status of the band too quickly. Derek gets into why he thinks “Gjallarhorn” feels like a return to the band’s aggressive Viking metal roots and John acknowledges his podcasting ineptitude and lack of general catalog knowledge. Along the way, they dig into the backlash from listeners, the role of identity in metal, and why fans want authenticity over gimmicks. (And Derek begs for a bit of mercy in the hopes that Johan and the boys don't show up on his doorstep with their swords...)www.shittalkreviews.comSpotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-SpotifyApple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts#amonamarth #vikingmetal #gjallarhorn #upphaf #theallfatherawakens #metal #swedenmetalDrop us a line! What bands do you want us to review? Who should we interview next?
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In an untraditionally self-aware conversation, John and Derek revisit a previous hot take about Amon Amarth and Derek admits he may have judged the current status of the band too quickly. Derek gets into why he thinks “Gjallarhorn” feels like a return to the band’s aggressive Viking metal roots and John acknowledges his podcasting ineptitude and lack of general catalog knowledge. Along the way, they dig into the backlash from listeners, the role of identity in metal, and why fans want authent...
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