Sweden's Manegarm have returned with a new recording which continues the viking style of black metal from their previous releases and this is a review of their 2022 album "Ynglingaättens Öde" which will be released on April 15th by Napalm Records.
A very dark sound starts off the album before going into a heavier direction while the faster sections of the songs also add in a decent amount of tremolo picking and blast beats which also gives the music more of a raw feeling. Vocals are mostly angry sounding black metal screams along with some melodies also being added into some of the guitar riffing.
Clear pagan vocals can also be heard at times while whispers can also be heard briefly while the songs also add in a decent mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts. When guitar solos and leads are utilized they are also done in a very melodic style and all of the musical instruments on the recording also have a very powerful sound to them.
Violins can also be heard in some parts of the recording along with the music also adding in a decent amount of folk elements as well as a couple of songs also introducing female vocals and throat singing onto the album, spoken word parts can also be heard briefly. The production sounds very professional while the lyrics are written in Swedish and cover the old Norse poem 'Yngingatal'.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Manegarm and if you are a fan of this band, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Freyrs blod" "En snara av guld" "Vitta vettr' and "The Wolfheart". 8 out of 10.
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