“Of Iron and Gold,” sets the scene for the rest of the album, defiantly moving with the shapes of the times. It becomes an epic and then feeds nicely into the next song. “Wintersaga,” the title track comes in, grumbling and bellowing with power and might. Slowly but surely it changes and turns, producing something new and quite compelling. “Drunken Dwarves,” moves rapidly, and brings about a sense of good feel and joyous companionship. “Diggy Diggy Hole,” is just brilliant, good times and a joyous melody combine together to get that feeling of completeness from the listener and get those endorphins running. “Mine, Mine, Mine!” Is another epic song, galloping along at fair pace, turning the screws this way and that, before unleashing the anthem for all.
“The Art of War,” sets the educational metre forward, and produces something quite powerful and charming into the bind. Allowing the listener to really see the scope of Wind Rose’s capabilities. “There and Back Again,” is a haunting and beautiful tribute to a series that captured the imagination of so many. The strings are powerful, the performance of the band is just as powerful. Beautifully done. “The King Under the Mountain,” is powerful and productive. It shows off the skills of the band, and adds a layer of chaos and absolute swagger to their repertoire. “We Were Warriors,” is haunting and a fitting conclusion to the album, ensuring it ends on a memorable note.
The album is out on 27th September via Napalm Records.