What makes Kuu kaakon yllä by Viikate notable?

The album received positive critical acclaim, bolstering Viikate's reputation in the heavy metal genre within Finland. It charted well domestically, affirming the band's ability to blend traditional Finnish elements with modern metal influences, thus influencing a wave of similar artists in the Finnish rock scene. By the time 'Kuu kaakon yllä' was released in January 2009, Viikate had established themselves as a significant force in the Finnish music scene with several successful albums. This was their fifth studio album, following the popular 'Tuonela,' and showcased a further maturation of their sound while retaining their signature rautalanka style.