Falkenbach Album Review

Band Name: Falkenbach
Album Name: Heralding The Fireblade
Rating: 3.5 / 5 User Rating: 3.7 / 5
Label: Napalm Records
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Tracklist
1. Heathen Foray
2. Of Forests Unknown
3. Havamal
4. Roman Land
5. Heralder
6. Laeknishendr
7. Walkiesjar
8. Skirnir

This is unabashed Bathory worship of a very high caliber. At times semi-black/goth-heavy in the Siebenburgen route, Falkenbach nonetheless retain their folky viking backbone they've become known for.

I'd say this falls in the fantasy metal classification. If I played D&D, this would be my shit. At times they come off like a stripped down non-symphonic Therion, or what Cradle of Filth once was early in their career.

I have listened to two of Falkenbach's previous albums and was never much impressed. This is the best of what I've been exposed to. If anyone is into Finntroll or Korpikilaani then you'll freak out over this.

Review by: Ryan Bartek

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Comments

Thrym [Der Lärmende] - 2005-12-03 09:23:16
What the fucking hell did ye swallow dude? the previous falkenbach albums are even greater... how could you even think of camparing falkenbach with cradle?'' thats an offence... the only song thats kinda weird is heralder... its not falkenbach.... its fucking finntroll... well i like fintroll aswell but falkenbach is another leage... together with menhir and bergthorn... so dont wirte such a shit if u have no idea... Hail Ya !
theonlyotherperson - 2005-12-02 02:37:28
this is the shit. total bathory "blood on ice" worship.
heathen - 2005-11-29 23:39:17
This is the shit. Total Bathory "Blood on Ice" worship.

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