Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Strong melodic guitar writing and controlled pacing distinguish it within its style, though its core riffing and vocal approach remain familiar Viking metal conventions.
What we noticed
- Fast, double-kick-driven sections repeatedly give way to slower passages where harmonized guitar lines carry the melody above the harsh vocals.
- The eleven-track sequence keeps its folk-inflected, martial sound in focus rather than breaking for an extended acoustic or ambient interlude.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lord of Ironhand 5:08
- 2 Watchmen of the Wild 5:12
- 3 In the Clash of Arms 6:38
- 4 Hearts of Stone 4:54
- 5 The Well of Mimir 4:34
- 6 Chariot of Power 5:51
- 7 Nocturnal Riders 3:04
- 8 The Guardian 4:38
- 9 Imprisoned 4:30
- 10 Guided by History 6:31
- 11 The Old Rover 3:44
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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