Battered combines three guys from the former Viking band known as Einherjer (in fact, the three comprised the entire Einherjer lineup at the time that band broke up) with two guys from another band called Headblock. At the time Einherjer disbanded, it was said that the members wished to pursue other interests, and indeed Battered bears little resemblance to Einherjer, as there no Viking influences here. Instead, Battered goes for a modern, thrashy sound, with somewhat shouted vocals from Sigurd Olaisen that are somewhat samey at times. Battered is a solid first effort, lacking a bit in diversity and originality but more than competently performed.