“Hamfarir Hugans” is a theme following mental issues that people suffer from and the imagery of the Icelandic things in nature that can kill you. So we have a death that’s both physical and mental. Based on a merger between the mind and Icelandic nature, “Hamfarir Hugans” is a surefire way to get a dosage of Icelandic music, heavy riffs and piercing vocals.” The album has eight songs.

“Alda” is first. The music is dark, heavy, and slow paced, while the vocals are harsh and cadenced. It reminds me of ROB ZOMBIE, especially in the vocal department. “Þoka” has another slow, grinding riff, reminiscent of what life is often like in Iceland. The vocals are filthy in their delivery, and first they snarl at you, and then follow that up with a deep bite. It marches like it is going to war. “Ófærð” has a cold riff and a combination of clean and harsh vocals. The sound is sober and frigid, and akin to the frozen landscape of Iceland. “Skriða” is a short blast with a catchy groove in the chorus.

“Frost” jars you again with that frigid feeling…when the weather is so cold your fingers don’t work and no matter how many layers you have on, it never seems to be enough. The music and vocals reflect that misery. “Skjálfti” rumbles with low and heavy bass notes and even has some Punk qualities, especially in the pacing. Singing in their native language also helps the themes of the album to be reflective of the music. “Kvika” is the longest on the album, and gives plenty of time for the harsh, unforgiving sound to sink in, and that’s exactly what it does. The chorus has some nice hooks again, however. “Myrkur” closes the album, and it puts a stamp on the album with another frozen set of boot stomps.

I am familiar with the harsh nature of the weather in Iceland, as well as the phenomenon that happens to people who don’t get enough sunlight in the winter. Both of these things contribute to the harshness of the music on the album. It is bare bones, no questions asked Metal.