Burzum s decade-plus of musical experimentation continues with Umskiptar finding inspiration from the verses of famous scandinavia poem Voluspa. Expanding the ongoing influence of Nordic folk, the album adds more traditional heavy metal, signature Burzum composition, but with a keener emphasis on vocal delivery (again presented in Vikernes native tongue). Vikernes says, Umskiptar is a return-to-roots album for me, with a strong focus on atmosphere and wholeness. The vocals are more important than on any previous album with a total of 66 stanzas making up the album s lyrics.