This is a good metal cd in the vein of Yngwie J. Malmsteen. It's got Mike Vescera singing on it; of Loudness and Yngwie fame, and he just always sounds great. Of course the main thing about this band is Joe Stump's absolutely flawless guitar playing. Now, I gave this cd 4 stars because I got the 2nd cd, Conquer and Divide first; a cd I feel is one of those that ought to be held up as one of the few in metal that come as close to perfect as you're ever going to get, so I was a little let down by this cd's more melodic approach. However, this is their first cd and I consider it essential listening if you like hearing how the band developed. I urge you all to pick up Conquer and Divide (the 2nd cd from Joe Stump's Reign of Terror) because it belongs next to Yngwie's Marching Out, Iron Maiden's Powerslave, or Pantera's Vulgar Display of Power.