### The Flight Of Sleipnir: Saga

#### 07/05/13 || Cobal

Viking metal from the States? Why not? I mean, there are Russian and Netherlander acts writing songs about ancient Mayans and Aztecs, so I think everything goes, uh? Specially, when a band like TFoS take it so seriously and do research about Scandinavian literature.

For what I’ve just learnt, this is their 4th full-length album. I gotta admit I’m surprised I wasn’t aware of their existence for their sound is fully accomplished. “Saga” is made up of three elements mainly: doomy profoundity, Viking epicness and progressive trippiness. I’m glad to report these two guys know their thing and integrate them all well.

Meat and potatoes style lovers, beware! It’s not heavy riffs what you’ll find here, you know. Although there are a couple really cool and groovy guitar solos here that I’m sure everyone can enjoy, the sound of “Saga” is rather ethereal and even mystic, if you like. As it often happens with concept albums, “Saga” works pretty well altogether, but it would be pretty hard to highlight one song from the rest.

8/10: Simply put, it won’t work for you unless you’re eagerly waiting for Game of Thrones’ upcoming season.