Skoddefjellet

With a 4 track demo, Mistur brings us some Sognametal, the old fashioned Windir-way. Unlike their 'sister band' Sigtyr, Mistur does not use electronics to add to their sound, however they use organ and piano.

It is improbable that you have heard of Mistur without having heard of Windir, so I'll assume you are familiar with Valfar's works. Mistur's two songs feature epic-like riffs throughout. One guitar will be playing a moderately paced epic riff, while a backing guitar is tremelo-riffing, very reminiscent of Windir. Great keyboard work, especially on the title track. An interesting thing I caught: the main tune from 'Heimferdi' is from Beethoven's Symphony no. 7, Op. 92 II. Allegretto. The other two tracks on the demo are instrumental and very beautiful.

Mistur is a band to keep a watchful eye on, as well as the member's other project Sigtyr, but I think that Mistur is playing exactly the style that Valfar-mourners long for.