Loits's "militant flak 'n' roll" has caused some waves here in the northern stratosphere, mostly musical, but also their image has risen some eyebrows. Guys are wearing nazi uniforms in the pictures, but there's another reason for it that you may think of. They sing about Estonian history, when the land was between two dictatorships. Estonian stood with Germans against Soviet Union, but aimed for independent Estonia. This album is dedicated to Estonian freedom fighters.

"Flak 'n' roll"? Loits's music is black metal derivative. Old, simplistic stuff in vein of Hellhammer and Norwegian forefathers of the genre, but still with their own touch. Productionwise, this is just too clean. It takes roughness out of the music, which is performed with vigour, especially grim vocals (sung in their native-tongue, but lyrics are also printed in English too). For me, those more atmospheric songs, eg. 'V

Rating: 6- (out of 10) ratings explained

Reviewed by Lane
06/28/2006 19:31