I don’t have many albums that are written and sung in Swedish. I have several Opeth albums, a song by Freak Kitchen, and then this beauty. True, I haven’t got a clue what Mats is singing about (google translate helps) but the melody can be appreciated in whatever language it is sung in.

Musically, it’s a heavy modern classic rock vibe, with a hint of metal, and just a twist of retro. It feels rather familiar and yet new at the same time. You are further confused with the old Viking folk intro to opener Resenarer, but when the riff and groove kick in it all sounds epic.

The heavy groove on Hemlighet (Secrets) is just superb and that heavy psych ending is killer. Love the guitar tone and groove to Parasit, this song is freakin’ awesome. I would say this is my favourite song but Vintertronen just sneaks it because that groove and riff are epic, and the solo is just beautiful.

Looks as though I will have to delve back into their catalogue.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.