Dethklok rose from Metalocalypse as a fictional band that became a real touring unit, while Amon Amarth forged a steady path in melodic death metal.
From cartoon to crushing reality
Songs, people, and small surprises
The key context now is
Dethklok's return after years off the road, powered by
Dethalbum IV and the film
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. Expect a split-night arc where
Dethklok drills tight blasts and
Amon Amarth swings big, chant-ready hooks. Likely songs include
Thunderhorse,
Murmaider,
Twilight of the Thunder God, and
Guardians of Asgaard. The crowd skews mixed: animation diehards, long-time melodeath fans, and newer metal listeners trading pit energy with patient head-nods near the back. Trivia: in studio, Brendon Small records most guitars, bass, and vocals for
Dethklok, with Gene Hoglan handling the drums. And
Amon Amarth's drummer Jocke Wallgren, in the lineup since 2016, sharpens their double-kick drive on newer songs. Consider all talk of songs and staging here as educated conjecture rather than a fixed blueprint.
Mead, Memes, and the Meeting of Dethklok and Amon Amarth
What you will see and hear around you
Shared rituals, zero pretense
You will spot patched jackets beside crisp new shirts, plus a few horned caps and bits of faux fur that nod to Viking lore.
Dethklok fans bring
Metalocalypse pins and signs, and low-key cosplay of Nathan Explosion or Toki sometimes sneaks into the pit. When
Raise Your Horns hits a changeover playlist or encore slot, cups and horns shoot up and the room toasts as one. Expect sharp Dethklok chants and the boom of ODIN from corners before
Amon Amarth enters. Merch trends skew to black tees with bold album art; jerseys and drinking horns move fast at
Amon Amarth tables, while
Dethklok posters match the animated screens. Pits surge, then reset quickly, and plenty of fans choose the rail to shout every chorus rather than spin. The mood stays communal and good-humored, more about shared myth and riff worship than posing.
Dethklok Precision, Amon Amarth Might
Tone, tempo, and the engine room
Small tweaks that hit big
Dethklok runs a clean, high-gain tone where guitars lock to bass for razor stops, and Gene Hoglan's kicks feel like a grid under the riffs. Brendon Small's growl sits midrange so words punch through, while leads add bright melody over the grim churn. Live, they often lengthen transitions to sync with animation stingers and give moshers a breath before the next blast. Tuning sits low, often D standard or below, which makes even fast parts land with weight.
Amon Amarth leans on twin guitars and a marching swing, with Johan Hegg's roar shaped so the room can shout the hook. They favor halftime drops before a chorus, and on
Guardians of Asgaard it often turns into a call-and-response stretch built for voices. Lights push contrast and color to mark sections, and when venues allow, bursts of fire punch the downbeats rather than flood the stage. The contrast reads clear: click-tight precision from
Dethklok alongside anthemic lift from
Amon Amarth.
Kindred Riffs for Dethklok and Amon Amarth Fans
Neighboring heavyweights
Why their crowds cross paths
Fans of
Mastodon will feel at home with the mix of intricate riffs and muscular grooves that both headliners favor.
Gojira shares tectonic chug and focused dynamics for listeners who like heaviness with motion. The precise, pit-ready pacing of
Lamb of God overlaps with
Amon Amarth crowds that want tight riffs and big choruses. If you crave battle hymns and grand hooks,
Sabaton sits near
Amon Amarth on the sing-along spectrum. Meanwhile,
Trivium bridges melody and metalcore attack, a common gateway for younger fans stepping into
Dethklok and
Amon Amarth sets. All five acts tour hard and tend to prize sharp playing over spectacle, which suits this bill.
