...Magni Blandinn Ok Megintiri

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

The best pure Viking Metal CD out there, 2005-04-23
For a short time, "Viking Metal" outfits had grown in popularity, finding their ways into the isles of popular stores and the CD players of metal fans looking for something new. Unfortunately, many of these groups were ear-grating and monotonous, prefering simple songs of a significantly lower class than the genre demanded. Enter Falkenbach, an unknown project from an unknown musician. br / br /Magni Blandinn Ok Meginitiri is in epic in the truest meaning of the word, combining the traditional Viking Metal "ode" format with an astounding sense of melody that sticks in the head after an initial hearing. There is nothing overtly technical or flashy on this record, but it is still above-and-beyond all a great release that will capture its audience with sincerity and sing-along anthems that use monotony to its advantage. And you don't have to necessarily understand the language to raise your lager high and enjoy the experience Falkenbach offers.

17 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

The Heart and Soul of Germania, 2003-10-10
This music captures the essence of Ancient Germanic culture. Whether you are Anglo-Saxon (English), Frank (French), Norse (Scandinavian), German or Austrian, these vibrant melodies will resonate with your body, mind and soul. Strong guitar, rhythm, and vocals bring our yesteryear back to life. The lyrics are equally powerful, but do require knowledge of Germanic Lore and History to fully grasp. You will keep this album on continual replay, and while you do, I recommend you read these titles to familiarize yourself with the traditions of our forefathers:pTacitus, "Germania"brTacitus, "Annals Books I-III"brCaesar, "The Gallic War"brMalcolm Todd, "The Early Germans"brH.R. Ellis Davidson, "Gods and Myths of Northern Europe"brBrian P. Levack, "The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe"pIn these pages, you will learn of the customs of our ancestors and the tales of the great German heroes Armin, whose victory versus 3 Roman Legions in 9 AD forever sealed the German heartland from further Roman advances, and Marobod, the great diplomat and contemporary of Armin who organized a trading federation spanning most of modern Germany and Poland.pYou'll also learn of the often unreported German holocaust, in which millions of German men where killed in the arenas of Imperial Rome, and millions more German women were sold into sexual slavery. Hundreds of additional thousands were killed as Europe was "civilized" and converted to Christianity.pWhen you know both the glories of our past and the suffering we have endured over the centuries, you will truly appreciate this epic music.

5 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

MEDIEVAL TIMES, 2003-03-26
After the first release amazing Skaldic art label again this amazing new project from Falkenbach Magni Blandinn Ok Megintiri.brUnder the name of Bathory this is a new amazing epic act with Primitive and raw viking metal with heavy use of keyboards.brEasy to remember of Quorton as a vocalist....brand easy to remind the resound of the first bathory screaming.brThis is a talent new musician and with my 33 years old at ipernova.com i never heard music like this .brEASY TO PUT NEAR A WONDERFUL ULVER BOX..an ARCTURUS COSTELLATION oR A DARK MEDIEVAL TIMES LP.brAs a collector i suggest to buy the vinyl gatefold edition cuz will be soon one of the best rare jewel of the 2003.brI SUPPOSE IS ONE MAN BAND...BECAUSE MORE PEOPLE CAN't THINK THIS MUSIC IN THESE DAYS(HA)brIt's such a lovely feeling to discover a new thing that completely suggest you to destroy lp's u took during the 90's..bri don't want to say stupid things..but This is quite a goldmine!brCALL IT COSPIRACY?THIS IS music 24 KARAT!!!!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

Well worth the chance taken., 2001-10-21
I purchased this album on a whim. I had no prior knowledge of what I might be getting. It has proven a pleasant surprise. Though some elements of grind and scream black metal are present the majority of this album is a pleasant departure from the norm. The songs are fairly long so you don't find yourself starting to enjoy a piece just as it ends. The music is done in a traditional somewhat "Nordic" style with some orchestral elements. The lyrics are arranged as traditional ballads with coherent story lines, though the singing isn't always easy to understand. The artwork is also very nicely done. Only one person is credited on the album, so it appears that this is someone's studio project. Perhaps the best compliment I can give is that this album is one of the few that I can put in and listen to start to finish every time.