Review
Purists may turn their noses at the somewhat more accessible sounds of Fimbulwinter, but compared to the repetitious nature of Werwolf's last few releases this is a change for the better. Rising from the obscure reaches of the underground and into black metal canon rarely comes without a price, but Satanic Warmaster makes the transition without sacrificing musical quality. There is nothing revolutionary going on behind the scenes of Fimbulwinter, but it is an accomplished step forwards for the infernal war-machine and an excellent black metal album. - Metal Observer 5/5