Have you heard their second album, Noontide?
I wish I could find more stuff in this style that I actually enjoy. Most of it is way too overblown and theatrical in a way I find off putting. After a cursory listen of the band Eldrig, which shares a member of Fanisk, I don’t like it nearly as much.
Fanisk is just super evocative and “epic” music without ever becoming overblown. They create this amazing, ancient atmosphere that I adore. They actually have a sense of dynamics and show a level of restraint that other music in this style does not. They have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and execute it well.
I still need to listen to their third album actually.