Moonsorrow - Varjoina Kuljemme Kuolleiden Maassa

8.5 | 639 votes |

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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Chainer Witch Hunter Gen Posts: 172 From: USA	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 04:35 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...
wormdrink414 Posts: 1295 From: USA	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 05:19 Rating: 7 wormdrink414 Posts: 1295 From: USA Written by Chainer on 23.02.2011 at 04:35 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. My point is that, if you want to listen to it, you can find it on youtube. Loading...
3dd Posts: 64 From: Brazil	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 14:10 Rating: 9 3dd Posts: 64 From: Brazil Great and solid album, 'Huuto' is the best song, imo. Loading...
Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 14:27 Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 From: Czech Republic I listened to it yesterday, but i really need to pay more attention to it, if i want to really enjoy it (and i do want ) ---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep Loading...
calebSA Posts: 20 From: Poland	Permalink 23.02.2011 - 23:10 calebSA Posts: 20 From: Poland I take my hat off to VKKM Loading...
Ag Fox Angel No More Posts: 4774 From: Hong Kong	Permalink 25.02.2011 - 02:23 Rating: 7 Ag Fox Angel No More Posts: 4774 From: Hong Kong Am I the only one not finding this even "very good"? Don't get me wrong, I don't hate this band at all, because I still have very positive memories of "Tulimyrsky"... ---- loves 小巫 Loading...
Dragzad Posts: 7 From: Greece	Permalink 26.02.2011 - 14:30 Rating: 7 Dragzad Posts: 7 From: Greece This album is really not that good when compared to past albums.Huuto and Kuolleiden Maa are very good songs but the others are just mediocre.Moonsorrow have proven that they can do better than this. Loading...
Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 From: Italy	Permalink 27.02.2011 - 13:56 Rating: 9 Elio Red Nightmare Posts: 4920 From: Italy This guys know no wrong. Huuto is the best song of this year. ---- IntoPlighT said: "Slipknot is 15 years old how the fuck is that Nu metal?" BEST. QUOTE. EVER. Loading...
FeskarN Posts: 867 From: Sweden	Permalink 27.02.2011 - 17:41 Rating: 9 FeskarN Posts: 867 From: Sweden Written by Elio on 27.02.2011 at 13:56 This guys know no wrong. Huuto is the best song of this year. Agree! Huuto is so epic! ---- The Land Is Silent... Before The Storm! Loading...
Destructo Posts: 198 From: India	Permalink 01.03.2011 - 14:01 Rating: 9 Destructo Posts: 198 From: India I wasn't necessarily waiting for an album by Moonsorrow. But I wanted a 2011 release that will blow my socks off !!! And yes it is here, and it is THIS ONE !!! Moonsorrow have created an absolute epic. Loading...
Nocturno-Inculto Posts: 38 From: Mexico	Permalink 02.03.2011 - 01:57 Nocturno-Inculto Posts: 38 From: Mexico ¿Alguien sabe si ya se puede conseguir en México? / Does anybody knows if this album can already be bought? I have been waiting so long for this. Loading...
Blasphemer1992 Posts: 71 From: Poland	Permalink 02.03.2011 - 20:11 Blasphemer1992 Posts: 71 From: Poland I don't know what to say, just outstanding masterpiece Loading...
Krankheit Account deleted	Permalink 05.03.2011 - 12:22 Krankheit Account deleted Written by FeskarN on 27.02.2011 at 17:41 Written by Elio on 27.02.2011 at 13:56 This guys know no wrong. Huuto is the best song of this year. Agree! Huuto is so epic! Totally agree with both. Huuto is among one of the best songs from Moonsorrow. Loading...
DirkLizzard Posts: 14 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 05.03.2011 - 20:51 Rating: 8 DirkLizzard Posts: 14 From: The Netherlands Written by Ag Fox on 25.02.2011 at 02:23 Am I the only one not finding this even "very good"? No you're not. imo the album is good, nothing more, nothing less. Although I have to say the atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world is well created, the album is becomes a bit tedious after a couple of listens. ---- I really want to here some intelligent melodic technical brutal shredding relieved by some serene atmospheric unsettling moments Loading...
MechanisT Account deleted	Permalink 06.03.2011 - 19:58 MechanisT Account deleted 9.2 after 122 votes? Definitely an impressive album, but ever-so-slightly overrated, methinks... Loading...
Luneth Account deleted	Permalink 06.03.2011 - 20:44 Luneth Account deleted Written by Guest on 06.03.2011 at 19:58 9.2 after 122 votes? Definitely an impressive album, but ever-so-slightly overrated, methinks... Agreed, it's a brilliant album, but its nowhere near THAT good. Loading...
MechanisT Account deleted	Permalink 06.03.2011 - 20:50 MechanisT Account deleted Written by Guest on 06.03.2011 at 20:44 Written by Guest on 06.03.2011 at 19:58 9.2 after 122 votes? Definitely an impressive album, but ever-so-slightly overrated, methinks... Agreed, it's a brilliant album, but its nowhere near THAT good. Definitely. This is in no way a landmark release that's going to stand the test of time, but what it is, though, is an excellent album out-and-out, and that cannot be disputed. Personally, this is my second-most favourite Moonsorrow album, after the majestic Kivenkantaja... Loading...
Gurth Bennas Posts: 297 From: Iran	Permalink 11.03.2011 - 08:50 Rating: 5 Gurth Bennas Posts: 297 From: Iran It's more like black metal than viking metal! some melodies are good but it's not an interesting album as I thought! ---- Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul Ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul (One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them) Loading...
Vonpire Posts: 469 From: Portugal	Permalink 11.03.2011 - 21:47 Rating: 9 Vonpire Posts: 469 From: Portugal Very Very good! ---- Beware the Shadows of Dusk Loading...
Paradox0 Unasuming Madnes Posts: 592 From: USA	Permalink 17.03.2011 - 19:44 Rating: 8 Paradox0 Unasuming Madnes Posts: 592 From: USA Yes surprisingly good and a bit different from their usual work (or so I feel). It seems a bit more simple so to say and the extra instruymentations seem to actually add to the songs rather than embelish them. The songs in their simplicity too also convey a bit more emotion than usual, with both the vocal and singing department. Lastly this is one fucking epic album. Loading...
virtual-x Posts: 29 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina	Permalink 19.03.2011 - 23:57 Rating: 7 virtual-x Posts: 29 From: Bosnia and Herzegovina Previous albums are still better, i expected much more from this album. Loading...
AnGina-- Dark Phoenix Posts: 3555 From: Slovenia	Permalink 20.03.2011 - 00:50 AnGina-- Dark Phoenix Posts: 3555 From: Slovenia I gave it a fair and square 9. Moonsorrow are one of few bands who stay true to their origins yet always adapt their sound, and therefore I haven't been able to say I'm disappointed in any of their release so far. I especially enjoy Muinaiset, can't really say why, that song just sticks with me. And I'm glad this albums has more than 2 songs, as much as I loved the previous album, it's easier to concentrate on songs that are less than 15 minutes long. And also, seeing them on Wednesday for the first time, can't wait. ---- You think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it. Molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was a man. But it was nothing to me but blinding. Loading...
Death To Posers Hate Thy King Posts: 268 From: USA	Permalink 25.03.2011 - 22:21 Rating: 8 Death To Posers Hate Thy King Posts: 268 From: USA Listening to muinaset now.. it is indeed epic! ---- The word gen means "illusion" or "apparition." In India, a man who uses conjury is called a genjutsushi ["a master of illusion technique"]. Everything in this world is but a marionette show. Thus we use the word gen. Loading...
Averus Posts: 18 From: USA	Permalink 26.03.2011 - 19:56 Rating: 8 Averus Posts: 18 From: USA Nothing so far has topped Voimasta Ja Kunniasta for me... but this is definitely my second favorite release by them. Good shit, Moonsorrow. Loading...
HateSpark Posts: 27 From: Iran	Permalink 30.03.2011 - 23:09 Rating: 9 HateSpark Posts: 27 From: Iran 9.5 for me ... I enjoyed every second . it was ... intense Loading...
MétalNoir Fils du Lys Posts: 847 From: Canada	Permalink 31.03.2011 - 17:28 Rating: 7 MétalNoir Fils du Lys Posts: 847 From: Canada What I hate with this band is that they can't seem to write normal-length songs... They play long tracks with some highlight moments within, so that on the whole, you can't rate the songs as average, even though 50% of them have been boring to death. For example, Tähdetön takes more than 5 minutes before staring to be interesting. In the end, I rate the album 8-9 but in fact long parts are very uninteresting. ---- Notre destinée n'est pas encore tracée.... Loading...
Kenos Account deleted	Permalink 05.04.2011 - 01:56 Kenos Account deleted I can't say that I'm a fan of pagan/viking metal and I usually don't listen to it but... Holy shit, This is pretty fucking excellent. All the praises are deserved. Loading...
Carl Berg Carl Berg Posts: 589 From: Luxembourg	Permalink 15.04.2011 - 00:12 Rating: 10 Carl Berg Carl Berg Posts: 589 From: Luxembourg Fucking amazing. This is how black metal should sound like : mystical, energetic, dark, and epic. Loading...
Víctor Posts: 13	Permalink 25.04.2011 - 07:08 Rating: 9 Víctor Posts: 13 Written by Carl Berg on 15.04.2011 at 00:12 Fucking amazing. This is how black metal should sound like : mystical, energetic, dark, and epic. Agreed completely. This album is great Loading...
Saeed_p Posts: 113 From: USA	Permalink 02.05.2011 - 00:24 Saeed_p Posts: 113 From: USA AWESOME Loading...