IRONAGE VOLUME 1 is a great compilation cd.It features some of the best up and coming bands in the viking/battle/pagan/folk metal scene that is sweeping Europe.From brutal viking death metal by American band Wolves Of Hate, to melodic black metal from Belgium band Natan, to Scotish/irish bagpipe filled metal from The Black Tartan Clan ,also from Belgium.We have more brutal viking metal from Sweedish band Wulfgar,Russian folk metal from Alkonost,battle metal from U.K.bands Alba Gu Brath, Shieldwall, No Remorse No Retreat,Oakenshield Northern Oak and Dead Rival.From Germany Ragnaroek and their brand of folk metal/rock, Icelandic black metal band Askur Yggrasil, more Belgium bands Vinternatt and Nemean both folk/celtic influenced metal,GREAT BANDS! GREAT SONGS! GREAT ALBUM!