Helsótt, despite the very Old Norse word (meaning 'fatal illness' in case any of you out there either are a fan of viking history or collect random trivia) is in actuality an American quintet, founded eight years ago around a Death Metal frame work, incorporating several (which in this instance translates to 'many') Folk Metal influences - The overall viking theme being by far the most noticeable. Slaves and Gods marks the second full-length collaboration by the band and is, straight off the bat, one hell of a power house of a performance; Musically they incorporate much of what I would expect from a traditional Death Metal band, being consistent, powerful and, relatively speaking in this case, relentless.

Tracklist:

1. Slaves and Gods
2. The Coward's Curse
3. Winter Smells like Death
4. Whiskey Breath
5. Eye of the Past
6. Trollskald
7. Zep Tepi
8. Return Hyperborea
9. Honour Thy Valkyrie
10. Runnin' Down a Dream

Total playing time 46:42