What makes Sotahuuto by Horna notable?

Upon its release, 'Sotahuuto' received positive reviews from various metal publications, highlighting its intensity and lyrical depth. The album is often regarded as a significant contribution to the black metal genre and helped solidify Horna's reputation within the underground music community. By the time 'Sotahuuto' was released in 2007, Horna had established themselves as a prominent force in the Finnish black metal scene, following their acclaimed album 'Kohti Yhdeksän Nousua' from 2005. This album marked a continuation of their raw sound while exploring darker, more thematic elements centered around conflict.

Who is Sotahuuto for?

Sotahuuto works well if you're into ferocious energy for workouts, intense focus during tasks and short bursts of aggression.

How many songs are on Sotahuuto?

Sotahuuto has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Sotahuuto

Horna · 2007

36 min · 9 tracks · black metal

Raucous black metal fury collides with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere of war and despair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Vapise, vapahtaja — This track encapsulates the album's themes of despair and defiance, with fierce instrumentation that elevates its emotional weight.
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Sodanjano — A standout for its aggressive tempo and relentless riffs, this song embodies the militaristic themes present throughout the album.
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Verimalja — With its chilling atmosphere and powerful vocal delivery, this track serves as a critical representation of Horna's signature sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album combines intense black metal with melodic elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness within its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a rapid-fire blast beat that persists through the first three tracks, establishing a relentless pace.
Melodic guitar lines weave in and out of the aggressive instrumentation, creating a contrast between fury and haunting melodies.
Several tracks feature tempo shifts, where sections slow down dramatically before returning to high-speed aggression, enhancing the emotional weight.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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

ferocious energy for workouts
intense focus during tasks
short bursts of aggression
cathartic release of tension

Maybe skip if you

prefer calm and soothing sounds
seek melodic and gentle vibes

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Sotahuuto' was released in 2007, Horna had established themselves as a prominent force in the Finnish black metal scene, following their acclaimed album 'Kohti Yhdeksän Nousua' from 2005. This album marked a continuation of their raw sound while exploring darker, more thematic elements centered around conflict.
Stylistic neighbors: Marduk· Darkthrone· Immortal