Moonsorrow - Varjoina Kuljemme Kuolleiden Maassa

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Release date:	21 February 2011
Style:	Viking folk metal
Owners:	631 have it 81 want it 2 trade it

01. Tähdetön
02. Hävitetty
03. Muinaiset
04. Nälkä, Väsymys Ja Epätoivo
05. Huuto
06. Kuolleille
07. Kuolleiden Maa

The Best Pagan / Viking / Folk Metal Album Of 2011
Top 20 albums of 2011: 18

Reviews (2)

Lyrics (7)

Additional info
Translations:

01. Starless
02. Ravaged
03. The Ancient Ones
04. Hunger, Weariness And Despair
05. The Scream
06. To The Dead
07. The Land Of The Dead

Release dates:
February 21: UK
February 23: Finland
February 25: Germany, Switzerland, Austria
February 28: Rest of Europe

Ville Sorvali - lead & backing vocals, bass, fretless bass
Henri Sorvali - lead & rhythm guitars, keyboards, 6-stringed acoustic guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, accordion, mouth harp, recorder, backing vocals
Marko Tarvonen - drums, percussions, 12-stringed acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Mitja Harvilahti - lead & rhythm guitars, slide guitar, saw, autoharp, backing vocals
Markus Eurén - keyboards, backing vocals

The Valhalla Choral Ensemble:
Markus Eurén, Mitja Harvilahti, Janne Perttilä, Henri Sorvali, Ville Sorvali, Marko Tarvonen, Jakke Viitala & Olli Vänskä

Marching Band Of The Post-Apocalyptic Army:
Mitja Harvilahti, Teemu Suominen, Ville Sorvali & Marko Tarvonen

Additional Backing Vocals:
Riku Katainen, Mathias Lillmåns, Jules Näveri, Knut Sorvali & Jukka Varmo

Violin played by Olli Vänskä

Music by Henri Sorvali, except #7 by Henri Sorvali, Marko Tarvonen & Ville Sorvali
Lyrics by Ville Sorvali, except #5 by Ville Sorvali & Marko Tarvonen
Translations by Kasper Mårtenson
Recorded at Finnvox Studios / Sonic Pump Studios & on Jive Mobile by Jukka Varmo
Mixed at Tico Tico Studio by Henri Sorvali & Ahti "Kaffemeister" Kortelainen
Mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila
Lead vocals produced by Jules Näveri
Photography by Juha Helminen, layout by Mikko Virtanen

Staff review by
Dream Taster

Rating:
9.0

The wait is finally over. Finland's premier band Moonsorrow released their latest album in early 2011. And like a ton of bricks hitting you in the gut, the sharply-named Varjoina Kuljemme Kuolleiden Maassa is most likely going to take your breath away. In line with its precursors, this album features epic compositions of pure Viking Folk Metal. Where the album differs is mostly in the mood. This time around the atmosphere is darker, more insidiously poignant, and overall heavier - as in more oppressive - than it has ever been. The gloomier tone of the album doesn't strip away much of the trademark Moonsorrow spirit though. In doing so, it remains true to the core while still offering something previously uncharted by the band; namely a nice little trip to the blackened death territories.

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published 25.03.2011 | Comments (32)

Guest review by
Svneatr

Rating:
8.8

This album is dense. Really dense. So dense, in fact, you could cut the sound waves with a knife. Or a Viking axe, whatever you'd prefer.

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published 27.09.2012 | Comments (2)

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Uller Posts: 498 From: Mexico	Permalink 11.07.2010 - 06:27 Rating: 9 Uller Posts: 498 From: Mexico I was waiting for this!!! One of the best news of the year ---- Loading...
Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 From: Italy	Permalink 11.07.2010 - 10:19 Rating: 9 Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 From: Italy Oh my gooooood just can't wait!! ---- IntoPlighT said: "Slipknot is 15 years old how the fuck is that Nu metal?" BEST. QUOTE. EVER. Loading...
Stibo Posts: 5 From: Switzerland	Permalink 11.07.2010 - 11:49 Rating: 10 Stibo Posts: 5 From: Switzerland AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! NICE! Loading...
Carl Berg Carl Berg Posts: 589 From: Luxembourg	Permalink 11.07.2010 - 16:28 Rating: 10 Carl Berg Carl Berg Posts: 589 From: Luxembourg At last! This is the greates news I've heard this week! Loading...
amarchand Posts: 54 From: USA	Permalink 12.07.2010 - 01:53 Rating: 10 amarchand Posts: 54 From: USA Um... sauce? Loading...
Uller Posts: 498 From: Mexico	Permalink 12.07.2010 - 04:06 Rating: 9 Uller Posts: 498 From: Mexico Written by amarchand on 12.07.2010 at 01:53 Um... sauce? With onions ---- Loading...
Irinel Posts: 58 From: Romania	Permalink 13.07.2010 - 16:14 Irinel Posts: 58 From: Romania Moonsorrow, my love, finally a new album Loading...
Sovereign87 Posts: 16 From: France	Permalink 15.07.2010 - 01:14 Sovereign87 Posts: 16 From: France Yeah source please ? Loading...
Lovecraft Account deleted	Permalink 11.10.2010 - 15:38 Lovecraft Account deleted I want this album so badly. Loading...
Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 11.10.2010 - 17:10 Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic Well February 2011 is there within moments...the days run so fast... ---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep Loading...
Lovecraft Account deleted	Permalink 13.10.2010 - 15:07 Lovecraft Account deleted Written by Ellrohir on 11.10.2010 at 17:10 Well February 2011 is there within moments...the days run so fast... Yes, it's not that far. In fact, it is very close. Only how many more months... Loading...
Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 13.10.2010 - 21:53 Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic Four ---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep Loading...
MétalNoir Fils du Lys Posts: 847 From: Canada	Permalink 11.01.2011 - 01:18 Rating: 7 MétalNoir Fils du Lys Posts: 847 From: Canada Yay at least an album with less-than-30-minute-long-tracks, just as they used to play back in days ---- Notre destinée n'est pas encore tracée.... Loading...
MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada	Permalink 11.01.2011 - 05:29 Rating: 10 MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada I seriously cannot wait for this! I heard the song Huuto and Im just extremely fucking excited! Its such an epic song! ---- Thanks to Corrupt for these banners! Loading...
Vombatus Potorro Posts: 2354 From: Spain	Permalink 16.01.2011 - 01:46 Vombatus Potorro Posts: 2354 From: Spain According to MA it's gonna be 1h30 long with a 30 minute song... if this is true, it's going to be sooo epic and maybe... triple vinyl ? WOOT !!! Loading...
Luneth Account deleted	Permalink 23.01.2011 - 17:50 Luneth Account deleted Suppose I should get this, my first proper Moonsorrow album. Loading...
MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada	Permalink 24.01.2011 - 06:27 Rating: 10 MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada Written by Vombatus on 16.01.2011 at 01:46 According to MA it's gonna be 1h30 long with a 30 minute song... if this is true, it's going to be sooo epic and maybe... triple vinyl ? WOOT !!! There is actually no 30 minute song. There was a bit of confusion because the 2nd track Hävitetty was thought to be 30 minutes long but its actually less than 3 minutes...its an interlude or something like that. But there is no 30 minute song on the album. And the whole album is apparently just over an hour. ---- Thanks to Corrupt for these banners! Loading...
Vombatus Potorro Posts: 2354 From: Spain	Permalink 25.01.2011 - 02:08 Vombatus Potorro Posts: 2354 From: Spain Written by MetalSpider on 24.01.2011 at 06:27 Written by Vombatus on 16.01.2011 at 01:46 According to MA it's gonna be 1h30 long with a 30 minute song... if this is true, it's going to be sooo epic and maybe... triple vinyl ? WOOT !!! There is actually no 30 minute song. There was a bit of confusion because the 2nd track Hävitetty was thought to be 30 minutes long but its actually less than 3 minutes...its an interlude or something like that. But there is no 30 minute song on the album. And the whole album is apparently just over an hour. Awwww... me sads now ps: thanks for info, MA got it all wrong hahaha Loading...
MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada	Permalink 25.01.2011 - 03:40 Rating: 10 MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada Written by Vombatus on 25.01.2011 at 02:08 Written by MetalSpider on 24.01.2011 at 06:27 Written by Vombatus on 16.01.2011 at 01:46 According to MA it's gonna be 1h30 long with a 30 minute song... if this is true, it's going to be sooo epic and maybe... triple vinyl ? WOOT !!! There is actually no 30 minute song. There was a bit of confusion because the 2nd track Hävitetty was thought to be 30 minutes long but its actually less than 3 minutes...its an interlude or something like that. But there is no 30 minute song on the album. And the whole album is apparently just over an hour. Awwww... me sads now ps: thanks for info, MA got it all wrong hahaha lol no problem! I was hoping for another 30 minute epic too...but either way this album will kick some ass!!!! ---- Thanks to Corrupt for these banners! Loading...
Red_Travis Posts: 63 From: USA	Permalink 21.02.2011 - 03:50 Red_Travis Posts: 63 From: USA Loading...
3rdWorldFuckFace Account deleted	Permalink 21.02.2011 - 08:41 3rdWorldFuckFace Account deleted Best folk metal album of 2011! Loading...
virtual-x Posts: 29 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina	Permalink 21.02.2011 - 16:04 Rating: 7 virtual-x Posts: 29 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina Huuto! Huuto! Loading...
MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada	Permalink 21.02.2011 - 21:11 Rating: 10 MetalSpider Posts: 1386 From: Canada Definitely the best folk metal album of 2011! And simply a masterpiece in general!!! ---- Thanks to Corrupt for these banners! Loading...
3rdWorldFuckFace Account deleted	Permalink 22.02.2011 - 11:47 3rdWorldFuckFace Account deleted This is how epic 2011 is going to be!!! Loading...
Irinel Posts: 58 From: Romania	Permalink 22.02.2011 - 13:25 Irinel Posts: 58 From: Romania I don't have words for this beautiful album ! Loading...
FeskarN Posts: 867 From: Sweden	Permalink 22.02.2011 - 13:48 Rating: 9 FeskarN Posts: 867 From: Sweden I need to get this album. Just because of the positive comments & the high rating here ---- The Land Is Silent... Before The Storm! Loading...
Chainer Witch Hunter Gen Posts: 172 From: USA	Permalink 22.02.2011 - 18:26 Chainer Witch Hunter Gen Posts: 172 From: USA No US release date, what a crock of shit ---- Written by Dangerboner on 02.11.2009 at 08:11 Everything he doesn't like is metalcore. Britney Spears, Elton John, Michael Moore, and green beans are also metalcore, in case you guys didn't know. Loading...
Obaida Posts: 11 From: Syria	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 00:07 Obaida Posts: 11 From: Syria This album is one song called "a new experience of life" I really love it though I expected more keyboarding .. it's really awesome ! ---- If a writer wrote merely for his time, I would have to break my pen and throw it away .. Loading...
wormdrink414 Posts: 1295 From: USA	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 03:07 Rating: 7 wormdrink414 Posts: 1295 From: USA Written by Chainer on 22.02.2011 at 18:26 No US release date, what a crock of shit Most of it is on youtube already. Loading...
Chainer Witch Hunter Gen Posts: 172 From: USA	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 04:34 Chainer Witch Hunter Gen Posts: 172 From: USA Written by wormdrink414 on 23.02.2011 at 03:07 Written by Chainer on 22.02.2011 at 18:26 No US release date, what a crock of shit Most of it is on youtube already. whats your point? tracks being on youtube have no bearing as to why there has not been a US release date. ---- Written by Dangerboner on 02.11.2009 at 08:11 Everything he doesn't like is metalcore. Britney Spears, Elton John, Michael Moore, and green beans are also metalcore, in case you guys didn't know. Loading...