After hearing so much hype about this Cradle of Filth band, I decided to download this album off the internet. Man, was I glad I didn't buy it.First of all, let me state that I am usually very open of any metal record. Heavy Metal is one of my favorite genres of music, along with classical and progressive rock. Anyways, when I first heard this cd, I actually liked the guitar riffs and growling vocals. However, the high pitched screeching was a MAJOR turnoff. It sounded terrible with the rest of the music and drove me insane. Also, I'm not big on the lyrics. I'm really not into that whole vampire thing.Recommended if you enjoy hissing vocals and a gothic image. For better extreme metal, I'd check out Opeth or Children of Bodom.