Með vættum
Skálmöld · 2014
50 min · 8 tracks · folk metal
Epic melodies weave through heavy riffs, channeling Icelandic folklore into a powerful folk metal experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Að vori — Opening with lush instrumentation, this track sets a thematic tone for the album, evoking the awakening of nature in spring through powerful melodies.
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Með drekum — This track captures the essence of Viking lore with its dramatic shifts in tempo and dynamics, creating an immersive listening experience that embodies the battle between man and dragon.
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Að vetri — With haunting harmonies and evocative lyrics about winter's desolation, this track stands out for its emotional depth and atmospheric arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines folk elements with metal, showcasing strong thematic composition and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- Each track is structured around a central theme related to Icelandic seasons and folklore, with interludes that transition smoothly between heavy riffs and melodic passages.
- The album features multiple vocal styles, including clean singing and harsh growls, which alternate within tracks to enhance the narrative depth.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic narratives of ancient sagas
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- immersive journey through seasons
- cathartic moments of powerful release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Með vættum is Skálmöld's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, Baldur, which established them as key figures in the Viking metal scene. By 2014, the band had built a strong reputation for blending traditional Icelandic themes with heavy metal music, solidifying their unique identity in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ensiferum· Amon Amarth· Korpiklaani
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Að vori 3:10
- 2 Með fuglum 6:31
- 3 Að sumri 5:13
- 4 Með drekum 7:31
- 5 Að hausti 3:55
- 6 Með jötnum 9:45
- 7 Að vetri 5:27
- 8 Með griðungum 8:58
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