Credits:

Mithotyn

Description:

“Gathered Around the Oaken Table,” the third and final album released in 1999 by the Swedish Viking/folk metal band MITHOTYN, has been reissued with a remastered sound and new artwork by KRISVERWIMP. While this album brings their discography to a close, it is highly acclaimed as the work that most fully embodies the bands unique character and appeal.While grounded in raw, black-metal-inspired riffs and screams, the album constructs a heroic and fantastical worldview through folk-derived melodies and lyrical passages woven throughout. This sound, in which intensity and beauty coexist naturally, had a significant influence on subsequent Viking metal acts. Despite their profound heaviness, the melody-driven tracks are accessible, appealing not only to black metal fans but also to enthusiasts of folk metal and traditional metal.Furthermore, the albums appeal lies in its rich variety, with each track sh