Ur Jordens Djup - Finntroll

Finntroll's latest album is a slight disappointment after the quality of their highly distinctive earlier works, oddly opting to hide much of its folk influence until the album is almost half-complete. New vocalist Vreth isn't quite as impressive as his predecessors in his standard, non-descript roar, and the emphasis on a heavier, louder black metal sound may appeal to those who enjoy their metal based on these two criteria alone, but it doesn't offer anything truly impressive. Trollhorn's fun keyboards are still permitted to break through in songs such as 'Korpens Saga,' the polka elements finally coming to the fore as late as 'En Mäktig Här,' but overall ...  Read the complete review