1. Lygar himinsins is a mix of raw and melodic tones to set a mood and tension for what is to come with Vesöld . There are already impressive drumming patterns to hear, and Bog wishes there was more time available to deep-dive the album further because this is high-caliber music. Bog could hear the structure, and the low/mid/high frequencies are very nicely aligned with synced drops. The intro and outro are also solid. 2. Þrot , the pacing delivers a flawless transition. The integration of a melodic overtone layered across an aggressive foundation provides a highly functional contrast. This can be a difficult balance to execute without sacrificing intensity, but Mannveira retains the necessary gritty, raw bite. The drum drops, tracking strikes, and low-end kicks are exceptionally tight, culminating in a fierce, uncompromised vocal outro. 3. Af bergi brotin injects a punk/crust-punk vibe into the flow. It's there, and Bog could hear it, running with the angry riff stru...
