Fire Meets Ice

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Cat No: HHR202252CD

Release Date: 15 July 2022

Label: Hammerheart Records / Napalm Records

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8715392225222

Genres: Hard Rock & Metal

Description
Epic viking metal re-issue! Finally available again.
We know we cannot be the only persons out there to be confused when the term 'Viking Metal' or variations of it are thrown around. Most of the time, viking metal simply refers
to the lyrical or theatrical themes a band uses, and really doesn't define a sound specifically. It is nice to know what to expect from a band when you read about their genre, but
leaves the question open what a true viking metal band should sound like.
Enter the Swedish metal band, Ereb Altor. After Ereb Altor's fourth full length release of 'Fire Meets Ice'. one can now say with certainty that we know what viking metal is. The
album is absolutely flawless in blending genres, to the point that the only genre to describe it would be viking or even 'Scandinavian' metal as the band calls themselves. There
are definite influences present from black metal, Bathory particularly. The black metal is so drenched in doom, while the near constant keyboard accompaniment and clean vocal
harmonies really bring an epic feel to it all.
The sheer tone of the album exclusively is one of adventure and unmapped terrain. It feels as if you are setting sail, probably west, into unknown waters to face unbeknownst peril.
Continuing on through the album, the songwriting sets up a slow constant march, as if you're trudging on through your hidden pain and sadness, pushed throughout the songs
by the great drum and string work. The haunting yet driving elements to this album are truly what makes it so outstanding. If you like epic metal, or maybe dark and doomy black
metal, this album will totally work for you.
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