i never asked that, and im not trying to me mean/rude/or stupid
but are you actually a fan of amon music or supporting your brother?
or a fan of the lyrics (since you know everything about paganism)
All of the above, I guess.
No offence taken. I am a gargantuan fan of Amon Amarth. I would have loved the music even if the vocalist was somebody else's brother. It just turned out that he isn't, and that he's my brother, which makes me lucky. I have been a headbanger since I was a kid - been through all sorts of metal as it has developed over the years, but nothing that I like as much as AA. Not for lack of trying, because it's nice with a variety in the cd changer, but I do like this particular sound the best. I love the vocals, I cannot get enough of the guitarring, the drumming is amazing, and the arrangements are unreal. Over the years, they've had the opportunity to work with some really good producers that have turned the tunes every which way, too. What's not to like?
I'm glad Johan happens to play something I like, because otherwise I'd be supporting him and his band anyhow, only not enjoying it as much. I'd hate to be the sister of someone like Celine Dion. Can you imagine cheering at all those concerts? No thanks. I much prefer it this way, but I still would go even if I hated the genre or the band, because he is my brother and a woman's loyalty should always lie with her brothers first. (I'm lucky in that I have two brothers who are truly amazing people). So yes, I am supporting my brother, too.
And I am a heathen, so yes, I do like the lyrics.
I am also amazed that that little squirt that grew up before my eyes can "
do that". I don't know why I am so surprised, considering his parents and how they are, but still. It's not like my parents ever encouraged Johan to start writing music, or to train his voice to do that. All the band members impress me. I mean, I know I kick ass at my job, too, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to be
that good at something? I wish I could make that many people that stoked with what I do.
I wonder how much of a say the band really have in this?
