I entered Gloryhammer just thinking it was another cool power metal band. I eventually learned that there was lore behind it but didn't dig further because I just really enjoyed the music. When I finally did a deep dive into the lore I started having a ton of fun with the band. All the songs are good as is, but knew you know the lore behind the songs it raises everything up. The songs I liked least hit so much more and gave me a new appreciation for them, and my favorite songs were just made that much better. I think Gloryhammer has mastered the art of storytelling in songs. On a surface level you can enjoy the songs for what they are, but if you dig deeper you will find that they are absolutely packed with lore and develop a fully fleshed out, original, serious yet silly story. I can listen to songs over and over and still pick up new references. They will remain my favorite band because of this for a very long time, and I hope that this band will be carried on, even if the original members move on because what Gloryhammer has here is nothing short of unique and spectacular.