Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth is one of the biggest names, right now. No, not in metal, in music. The spread of AA's fame is simply amazing, and outright proves their skill. AA and Ghost (B.C) are two major points to make in any fight about Metal music. 
This band was created in Stockholm, Sweden way back in 1988 as a band called "Scum", then in 1992 changed their name to Amon Amarth. They are still active, and I believe the fame plays a role in that. Nine full-length albums since the name change show that they are not here for a 5 day fame session. They usually sing about topics such as Vikings and Norse mythology, and with songs like Twilight of the Thunder God, Destroyer of the Universe, and Father of the Wolf, they will punch straight into your most remembered list. 
==Genre==
Amon Amarth is Melodic Death Metal, but can also be branded as viking metal. Even the artwork of their albums makes you want to go into a mythical realm of Norse mythology.
==Review==
The fame is deserved. All of it. I love this band, and you should, too. 9.5/10. I could not justify anything lower, purely because of their impact. Rock on in Valhalla \m/,