No need for introduction here I think, however I will write something about this Juggernaut band GRAND MAGUS. GRAND MAGUS are with us from around 2001, they started has more of a Doom Stoner Metal band that moved into a more traditional Heavy metal with lyrics regarding, War, middle ages fights and the good against the evil conflict just with swords and less guns. I will tell you a little secret, I used to be a big fan of GRAND MAGUS from start till the "Hammer of the North", their fifth album, it came after their masterpiece "Iron Will" but couldn't stand high as the latter. However, after the release of the following, "The Hunt", I kind of lost faith, with hoping that the "Triumph And Power" will bring back the blood in my eyes and the passion in my fists for GRAND MAGUS's awesome Metal edition.

"On Hooves Of Gold" and "Steel Versus Steel" are very similar musically, both of them starting with a more classic intro. "Steel Versus Steel" with an acoustic guitar and "On Hooves Of Gold" with cathedral music and a chant, both harboring classic GRAND MAGUS riffing. I started to become a believer again the moment I started to listen to the third track "Fight", twitched with a low tempo riffing and high sound bass, however it changes into a speedy riffing that reminded me of the early "Fear Is the Key" of "Iron Will". The title track, "Triumph And Power" shows Janne "JB" Christoffersson's vocal versatility, really admire the guy's voice, kind of a low thumping voice that strikes you directly in the chin, "Triumph And Power" is great track that has the quality to become a hit with the very classic chorus. "Dominator" ushers the diversity of the album with a faster pace, reminding more of classic hits of JUDAS PRIEST.

"Arv" is an instrumental so I will jump directly to the best track on the album and I'm talking about the mighty "Holmgång" with amazing riffs by JB prompting past albums with miscellaneous riffing. The solo has that Glamish style that provides an elusive quality to the track. "The Naked and the Dead" continues the "Dominator" and "Fight" high paced riffing and drumming that made GRAND MAGUS to be a great band, I mean the combination and diversity; don't miss "The Hammer Will Bite" that starts like a classic Power ballad however changes to a classic Metal riffing beast.

I can't say that it's a masterpiece. it's very hard for bands like GRAND MAGUS that are veteran and known, the audience are expecting a masterpiece in every release and after a little set back by GRAND MAGUS with "The Hunt", at least for me, I think that "Triumph And Power" made me a believer again, so GRAND MAGUS, I Believe.