★★★☆ If only all black metal was this interesting! Surprisingly shreddy and NWOBHM-tinged, while this is not quite as good as the band’s first album, "Outstrider" is still commendably inventive and easy to listen to.

★★★☆ Everything that was ever great about Immortal can be found on this album. But it’s no mere retread or victory lap. Instead, you get a real sense of fun coursing through this tour of true (as opposed to trve) black metal. I couldn’t help but smirk appreciatively the whole time.