'Epic Viking Rowing': The Safer Alternative To The 'Wall Of Death'?

August 25, 2009

Forget about the "wall of death" — fans of the Swedish Viking metal band AMON AMARTH have come up with a much safer — and more audience-friendly — way to rock out to their favorite band while serving as a much-needed source of entertainment for all the onlookers. The so-called "epic Viking rowing" debuted during AMON AMARTH's performance at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival — which was held August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England — and is said to be catching on like Viking wildfire.

A two-and-a-half-minute clip highlighting this brand new concert ritual can be viewed below.

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