Goatmoon – Voitto Tai Valhalla (2014)

September 10, 2023

Perhaps closer to the themes and songwriting on Varjot than on the more “kvlt” Finnish Steel Storms or Death Before Dishonour, and whilst I prefer Varjot to the others mentioned above, I can’t help but feel that Voitto tai Valhalla lacks focus. Variety is one thing, but a lack of direction is another. I’m sure this was not the case during the writing and recording sessions, but I can’t help shake this feeling when more of the tracks “plod” here more than ever before. There’s a fairly long Burzum-like track and the opener is pretty cool, but nothing else stands out to me over repeat listens.