"Deathbringer From the Sky", "Victory Song" and "One More Magic Potion" show Ensiferum delivering just what's expected of them with a swing. Still, while interesting in their own right, these tracks are way too similar and repetitive, thus inevitably boring despite occasional hooks. It is when the band brings forth traditional instruments such as Finnish kantele, bagpipes and bodhran that the music becomes somewhat impressive, more varied and powerful, developing into proper Viking metal with a folk tinge. "Raised by the Sword" stands out: six minutes of intensive battle metal, combining melody and heavy riffing in nearly perfect proportion.

Despite having its moments, _Victory Songs_ is far from being a classic in its genre. For Finnish metal of truly titanic proportions, I suggest you explore Moonsorrow instead.