review: LORRIDI

LORRIDI – Three Tracks from the Forthcoming Album

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist LORRIDI returns with three colossal new tracks that capture the very essence of Viking power metal - bold, cinematic and utterly commanding. While the sound draws inspiration from Norse mythology and ancient sagas, this is no history lesson - it’s a living, breathing storm of melody and might that feels thrillingly modern.

Opening with “We Die By Our Swords,” LORRIDI immediately plants his banner in the ground. The track powers in with thunderous drums and intricate guitar work, setting an epic tone before giving way to a moment of calm — only to rise again under the weight of a soaring, dual-layered vocal that’s part operatic, part guttural war cry. It’s a masterful display of control: the track teeters on the edge of chaos yet remains beautifully composed. Beneath the fury, there’s a thread of classic hard rock — bold and confident — punctuated by an understated yet stunning solo that lifts the song to even greater heights.

Next, “Warriors from the North” begins with a haunting, hypnotic intro before unleashing the full force of LORRIDI’s trademark duelling guitars. The sound is massive, layered and full of space — not just a wall of noise, but a meticulously crafted soundscape. The vocals surprise again, veering toward a ’70s punk edge while remaining true to the band’s Viking-metal heart. The chant-like chorus feels ritualistic, a rallying cry echoing through time. When the breakdown comes, it’s pure power and precision — followed by a blistering solo that feels both feral and triumphant.

Finally, “A Crimson Stain” showcases LORRIDI at his most daring and expansive. The opening moments could almost trick you into thinking this is a different band entirely — modern, melodic and hauntingly clean — before the guitars ignite and the double-kick drums tear through like a battle charge. The poetic vocal line carries the song’s narrative weight, weaving themes of honour, loss and legacy with real emotional intelligence. There’s even a glimmer of Bruce Dickinson-like grandeur, but the sound remains rooted firmly in 2025 — fresh, fierce and utterly their own. The track’s storytelling is vivid and cinematic, painting pictures in the mind as vividly as the music moves the soul. It’s nothing short of anthemic — the crown jewel of this collection.

Across these three tracks, LORRIDI demonstrates a rare mastery — balancing epic power with heartfelt precision and mythology with humanity. This isn’t just Viking metal — it’s music as mythology, songs forged in fire and delivered with conviction.

With this latest onslaught, LORRIDI don’t just raise their swords — they carve their legend into the halls of modern metal