Description

2012 re-issue with gatefold cover, slightly different cover artwork, printed innersleeve and one bonus track This is Naglfar's debut, a melodic black metal album in the vein of Dissection with a more epic approach, yet a less brutal assault to the ear than the above mentioned, but even more enjoyable in the whole aspect of what melodic black metal stands for. The guitar's are excellent at bringing catchy melodies and epic solo's and the short acoustic bits fit very nice here. The drumming is great though you can barely hear it at moments, yet it fits perfectly in this riff-oriented album. The bass is a bit difficult to hear at times because is so well mixed with the guitars, yet is good for what it is. The keys give it the curious, yet sweet touch to the songs (specially the intro to As The Twilight Gives Birth To The Night). My favorite part has to be the vocals of Jens Ryden. They fit and sound amazing, fooling your ears into believing the guitars and every instrument behind the music are there to just to complement them. The lyrics are intriguing, deep and will keep you wondering how someone can write something so powerful and meaningful in a non-explicit way to catch the listener's attention. In conclusion, if you're looking for a melodic black metal masterpiece and an album to add to that flawless list of your favorites then look no further, because Naglfar have done it in one little underrated gem that goes by the name of Vittra. Track listing: 1. As The Twilight Gave Birth To The Night 2. Enslave The Astral Fortress 3. Through The Midnight Spheres 4. The Eclipse Of Infernal Storms 5. Emerging From Her Weepings 6. Failing Waings 7. Vittra 8. Sunless Dawn 9. Exalted Above Thrones 10. 12th Rising-demo