What makes Vuohipaimen by Horna notable?

The album is notable for its fusion of traditional Finnish music with black metal, which contributed to the band's identity and influenced the wider scene. It garnered positive reception among fans of underground metal, further solidifying Horna's status within the genre. By the time Horna released 'Vuohipaimen' in 2004, they were already established within the Finnish black metal scene. This album followed their previous release 'Sanojesi Äärellä' (2003), showcasing an evolution in their sound that incorporated more folk influences alongside their signature intensity.