AMON AMARTH unveils the first of their special three-part mini documentary, titled Forging Mjölnir. Filmed and directed by Luke Daley, the up-close-and-personal clip - which includes stunning black and white nature footage and Norse artwork - celebrates the imminent release of the band's ninth studio offering, Deceiver Of The Gods.

Watch the six-and-a-half minute segment where vocalist Johan Hegg and bassist Ted Lundström elaborate on the mythological themes found within their latest epic, at this location.

A trailer for the mini documentary can be viewed below:

Deceiver Of The Gods was recorded at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, UK, and produced, mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (OPETH, MEGADETH, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE). The cover art was, once again, completed by Tom Thiel and depicts a mythical battle between the Norse Gods Loki & Thor.

Fans will also recognize a special appearance on this album with Messiah Marcolin (CANDLEMASS) providing guest vocals for eighth song, 'Hel'. Deceiver Of The Gods will be released in North America via Metal Blade Records June 25th, in Europe June 21st/24th and Japan on June 26th.

Comments vocalist Johan Hegg: "We feel very excited about this new album, and personally I feel that Deceiver Of The Gods is the strongest album we've ever done. By far! I'm confident that all our fans will enjoy this 'punch-in-the-face-of-a-record!"

Opening title track and first single, "Deceiver Of The Gods" is currently streaming at the band's official Metal Blade page: http://www.metalblade.com/amonamarth where you'll also find special pre-order info.

Deceiver Of The Gods tracklisting:

'Deceiver Of The Gods'

'As Loke Falls'

'Father Of The Wolf'

'Shape Shifter'

'Under Siege'

'Blood Eagle'

'We Shall Destroy'

'Hel'

'Coming Of The Tide'

'Warriors Of The North'

The title track is streaming below:

A compelling synthesis of buzzsaw riff work, melodic harmonies and soul-severing rhythms punctuated by vocalist Johan Hegg's callous Viking roar and gripping accounts of Norse battles and treachery, Deceiver Of The Gods is the follow-up to the band's critically lauded 2011 Surtur Rising full-length. Finding placement on multiple charts worldwide the record is among the band's fastest-selling albums to date. Surtur Rising sold approximately 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week landing the band at #34 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Music Albums. Around the world Surtur Rising also charted in Germany at #8 on the Top 100 chart, #19 on Canada's Top 200 Chart, #12 on Austria's Top 40 Chart and Switzerland's Top 100 at #20.

Following a run of European festival dates next month, Amon Amarth will be opening the mainstage of this year's edition of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest set to commence June 29 in San Bernardino.

More information about Amon Amarth can be found on Amonamarth.com.