InstantForum.NET v4.1.4LivingForMetal.com [ Metal Music Forum ]http://www.livingformetal.com/forum/lfm@livingformetal.comMon, 01 Dec 2008 21:44:56 GMT20http://www.livingformetal.com/forum/Topic29615-91-1.aspxExcellent album.Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:31:44 GMTDr. Petehttp://www.livingformetal.com/forum/Topic29615-91-1.aspxWell, I picked this up with my preorder of Nostradamus and it is kicking my ass in. First of all, Excellent production. Each instrument is clear and powerful and [i]moving[/i]. I would describe Gunnar's bass tone on this particular album as two things: First and foremost would be that it is fucking punishingly heavy and second, that it shakes the rear-view mirror in my car on the lowest volume setting. Heri and Terji's guitar crushes more than a documentary on black holes and the inevitability of utter and complete destruction of everything mankind ever endeavored to create. (Maybe not THAT crushing but it pounds like a world class wrestler). This being my first real introduction to the band - I have listened to Eric the Red and Ragnarok before but not entirely mindfully - I would lay shame on those calling this a viking metal band. Yes, they sing in their native language and sing about their ancestors but musically they sound like a more folkish version of Confessor if that makes any sense. Hell, the only reason I am posting this hear is because the Metal Archives has them labeled [i]progressive viking metal[/i] which, I find to be an unfathomable genre title. Gatu Rima is my favorite song so far. I love the uplifting chorus and the vocal melodies. The middle instrumental section also soars. <br><br>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:12:48 GMTOrion_metalhead