» 4 out of 5 Evil Faces
The viking metal masters Ensiferum return with their newest effort. This one is called Victory Songs and I suppose that’s accurate as this release is another victory.
Ensiferum just keeps on going. Each release as good or better than the last. I doubt they will ever top Iron as that is a total masterpiece IMO. Though each CD seems to have that certain melodic warrior style that I like so much about this band.
» 4 out of 5 Evil Faces
Finnish folk/black metal masters Finntroll return with another full length release, this one on Spinefarm Records. It is entitled Ur Jordens Djup and features 11 tracks.
There is nothing special about this release. It sounds as one would expect a Finntroll CD to sound.
Their previous releases remind me of beer drinking good time music, mixed with metal. The good times are not over yet, but it seems the party might be dying down a little.
» 5 out of 5 Evil Faces
OK the long awaited new release from Finnish folk metal gods Ensiferum has been released. It is entitled Dragonheads and was released by Spinefarm Records a few weeks ago.
This is my opinion of it, I hope you will all agree, or agree to disagree. 
It is just what I was hoping for! More great epic battle hymns resembling sounds of long ago, while incorporating a mixture of modern heavy metal and folk stylings as well.
It has pretty much the same feel and rhythm as their previous releases. Great recording quality, melodies and awesome guitar riffs. This stuff makes me want to get out my sword and suit of armor then prepare for battle!