Denmark’s Svartsot have been active in the folk metal scene for quite some time, and „Kumlb” is their fifth release in a row. I’ve always considered them as second liners and the 12 songs of the new album won’t change that. There are no particular problems with the songs: they bring all the elements necessary for the style – and thereby the full repertoire of familiar patterns. The speed remains rather in the mid-range throughout the whole material, and the folk elements are not spared.
There’s everything here from whistle, drum to reed fiddle – just the really outstanding items are missing.
You can listen to it at a festival, of course, and there’s nothing wrong with that, but I need more to get really enthusiastic.

- Label: Mighty Music
- Release date: 25.02.2022.
- Available to buy: https://targetshop.dk/en/shop
- Facebook: facebook.com/svartsot
- Rating: 10/7
Tracklist: 1. Den Hoboeken Dans 2. Nu Stander Landen I Våde 3. Carmen Vernale 4. Ebbe Skammelsøn 5. Kragevisen 6. Villemand 7. Liden Kirsten 8. Rottefængeren 9. Den Store Stygge Stimand 10. Drømte Mig En Drøm 11. Ramund 12. De To Ravne