This record totally rocks. It has all I've missed since the early 80's days of great metal recordings. I still listen faithfully to the old ones, but to have a new one that is so good is a nice surprise. I believe people come here to do their craft their way, and Ronnie does his craft his way and says to heck with the current trend, this is what I'm doing like it or not. Well, I love it, and cudos to him for trusting his heart rather than current trends and dumb record label bosses and greedy radio stations. Ronnie you rock. I love what you do and always will. Thanks for this album.