MÅNEGARM

Release Year: 2019
Artist Origin: SWE
Style: dark folk viking black metal

reduced to a three member line-up, tireless Swedish Vikings seem to have distilled their sound back to the traditions of early years, while lyrics, rooted in ancient Icelandic and Scandinavian legends, bring listeners closer to the very essence of Norse mythology, while dynamic, melodic and at times mercilessly sharp blend of pagan and black metal once again takes center stage, with aggressive riffs complemented by memorable melodies, vivid traditional instrumental flourishes and epic accents; Erik's harsh, battle-hardened vocals contrast beautifully with passages of clean singing, adding further drama and epic grandeur to the compositions, meanwhile entire album is enveloped in a distinctly Nordic atmosphere, both austere and majestic, where, alongside the fury of battle, there is room for melancholy, mystery and grandeur of ancient times