Glittertind is a Norwegian Folk/Viking/Pagan Metal with a lot of melodic Punk influences. Sounds boring, right? Wrong. What Torbjørn gives us on his latest MCD is some very interesting songs, and the vocals actually make me want to learn Norwegian! All I know is that he sings about stuff like Mother Nature, Art, Nordic Tales, etc. And it's a solo project (though there is a guest keyboardist on this one). The music here is a mix of Punk, Metal and Nordic Folk Music, very interesting. Yes, it's not the heaviest album on the planet, but it's totally enjoyable, and the mix is totally unique and sounds like nothing that has ever been done in the past. The Intro and the Interlude, \"For Norge, Kjempers Fødeland\" and \"Per Spelmanns Bane\" are beautifully well sung. They totally set the tone for the album and enhance the experience to make it feel like an ancient Norwegian tell is being told.

A highlight track? Try \"Svart Natt\". Definitely has killer catchy riffs in the vein of European Power/Melo-Death, and the guitar and keyboard lines here are so memorable, they even reminded me a *bit* of Ensiferum at times. Songs that have a more punk vibe to them are \"Flaumen Går, I Noreg Er Vår\", which sound like a 'gather 'round and drink beer' type of song. One that could be saved for the campfire. Songs that have a more metal vibe are the ones like \"The Battle of Stiklestad\", which sounds a bit more fantasy-based than the other titles on this lovely MCD, and the vocals here a more harsh and test Torbjørn's abilities. Most drum beats throughout the entire MCD are simple but they get the job done.

It does sound simple, doesn't it? Well that's because it is. Torbjørn gives us a great mix of Metal, Punk and Nordic Folk music. Nothing's overproduced, nothing's too complicated or too \"shiny\". Everything just fits. A very enjoyable MCD, and it will surely give those who like Metal, Punk and Nordic Folk music something to cry about (pity it's only 18 minutes long).

[This review was first published on the now defunct scandinavianmetal.info webzine]