This album is an extraordinary concentration of all that is, and ever was, metal and hard rock. This disc is an effortless and harmonious blend of everything from Hatebreed and Slayer through to Maiden and Kiss and everything in between. The band not only impresses with technical virtuosity - precision riffs, slick solos, incomprehensible drum fills exploding all over the place - but we are also treated to catchy tunes and well thought out lyrics. All the more impressive when one considers how young the band members are. There may be nothing really new in what Trivium offers us in this album but it is executed so irresistably well that any accusations of jumping on the metalcore/emo band wagon become simply irrelevant. They do it so much better than anyone else. From one moment to another this band makes you want mosh, headbang, slam into the nearest wall, dance your best 80s party groove and put your lighter in the air. Totally inspirational from start to finish