Following the epic release of 'Viking LigrVeldi' in 1994, Enslaved returned only a few months later with the release of 'Frost.' This album is equal to, if not outdoing their previous works. By this time, Enslaved had already grown a cult following of fans with several demos, a split with Emperor (which is now incredibly hard to get your hands on) and of course their debut 'Viking LigrVeldi.' This Enslaved's 2nd release, released on Osmose records along with Bathory's 'Hammerheart' is one of the defining viking metal albums. This album comes at you with both a roaring wave of intense black metal with viking themes and a very calm folk side that is seldom seen in this day and age of music. With intense tracks like Loke and the classic Jotunblod Enslaved captures a sense of pride in their heritage through fast, aggresive music. The drumming of Trym (of Emperor fame) shines through the brutal riffage of the guitars, keeping up the with the wails of Grutle Kjellson throughout the fastest of riffs.