Review by Felix on November 9, 2026.

It would be an exaggeration to say Uhritulet's debut was a promising jewel, but it indicated a very solid potential of VP, the man who manages everything in this project. Therefore it is a pity that the new work "Ruumissavotta" does not take the next tier. Even worse, it is a step back in terms of excitement, blackness and song-writing. The album consists of an overdose of mid-to-slow tempo sections and the melodies are pretty boring. Not always, to be fair, but sometimes and definitely too often. Is it a coincidence that the closer, an added demo track, spreads almost more metallic charm than the remaining songs? It is the only piece that finds the balance between a metallic approach and a feeling of Nordic folklore. Its significantly different, less professional production has its part in this, but it is not only a question of the mix. The regular album houses many vapid, not lifeless, but toothless sections. Things get even worse whenever VP switches from his rasping voice, sometimes the only harsh element here, to a hymnal / heroic approach. Then he sounds like Fenriz making a bad joke. Speaking of this well-known and generally appreciated jester, the Isengard albums may have been an inspiration for VP. Unfortunately his tracks fail to catch the magic of songs like "Neslepaks".

Naturally, exceptions confirm the norm. "Väärä Profeetta" starts with a guitar line which spreads quite sinister vibes. Even better, it does not lack dynamics and this alone makes it to an outstanding song on an album where the intention of the artist remains in the dark. Already the opening title track trudges home like a wounded soldier in the Finnish-Russian Winter War – and the already mentioned clear vocals do not lead to a better overall impression. Don't get me wrong, this not a totally bad entry, but a frighteningly powerless and average start. So what does VP want to tell us? His down-to-earth attitude and his will to create authentic metal deserve applause, but this alone does not mean that he is able to write thrilling tracks in abundance. Instead, he meanders between good, too happy, insignificant and (in few moments) pleasantly raw parts and maybe it is a tragic that he has exactly placed the weakest track in the center of the album. It is not only because of an almost dreamy yet completely emotionless part that "Synninpäästö" marks a true downer, especially after the acceptable "Piru & Tietäjä".

No matter which perspective I choose, "Ruumissavotta" is trapped in its own mediocrity, clumsiness and predictability. Indeed, VP stays loyal to himself with the effect that one is protected from any kind of surprise. So one can praise the clear musical vision or one can blame him for his one-dimensional approach. Either way, I appreciate men of conviction and I do not say that homogeneity is a disadvantage for an album. But VP's performance is simply not good enough. Most of his songs fail to grab me by the collar and so at the end of the day, I remain pretty emotionless in view of this actually well produced work. Anyway, my opinion is naturally not the objective truth and those who want to check the album should start with the great closer. Just don't think that it really represents the full-length. While you do this, I am sure that VPs next album will be stronger again.

Rating: 6.2 out of 10