Demonstrating Fenriz's breadth of vocal styles, Vinterskugge consists of 3 separate recordings made between 1989 and 1993, and contains a multitude of styles, including Doom, Rock, Folk, Death, Black and Viking Metal.
The album is presented in 3 chapters. The first, Vanderen, features the most recent tracks, from 1993. The second part comprises of Spectres Over Gorgoroth, a recording from 1989, while chapter 3 features tracks from 1991, called Horizons.