These thirteen compiled tracks are a real enjoyment, every single composition delight the Viking/Pagan fan’s ear. All songs are based on a high quality level, cling variably, heroic and varied in speed. Featured tracks partly disperse moistly-cheerful humor, but they show a widespread alternation in between the Viking Metal scene. Even a ballad is on board, the well known SKYFORGER make a thoughtful as well as calm allowance; above that other established groups like FOREFATHER and FOLKEARTH are able to elate as accustomed, but also young or not so common hordes as SLARTIBARTFASS, THARAPITHA or GALAR manage to give a lasting impression of their felicitous work.
I like this fourth part of the METALMESSAGE series from the beginning to the end, no matter if the tracks sound more Black Metal like or the music turns out to be borne – the variety concerning instruments and ideas spreads good sentiments. Over and above, the packaging is really felicitous: Jan-Pascal Fournier illustrated the cover; Kris Verwimp gets the credits for the CD label. Initiator Markus Eck did not spare any pains, applause!
Here are the single tracks in detailed form:

1. GJENFERDSEL - Svik
2. FOREFATHER - Engla Tocyme
3. THARAPHITA - Lidsetel Sünkjatel Radadel
4. GALAR - Hugin Og Munin
5. OAKENSHIELD - Ginnungagap
6. IRMINSUL - Vinterskald
7. SLECHTVALK - On The Eve Of Battle
8. FOLKEARTH - The Riding Of The Queen Boudiccea
9. THEUDHO - The Journey To Lyngvi
10. ALKONOST - Darkness
11. SLARTIBARTFASS - St. Cuthbert
12. SKYFORGER - A Crested Bird Sings
13. SIROCCO - Forsaken Shores