Straight off this is by far a much better release than the Crucible back in '02 and then the Judas Priest concept album Nostradamus. Here we have an album that kicks you in the teeth on track one and repeats as necessary only slowing down for a short couple moments allowing the listener a chance to take a deep breath. Outside of the much loved metal god music he puts a wickedly cool traditional spin on "Till The Day I Die" which is one of the best songs Rob's written in a long time. The English/Welsh folk music style of the song really works well here and shows a different side of his songwriting skill.
The metallic masterclass he puts on here is nearly as good as the Halford debut album and albeit a little more melodic and maybe less aggressive than the original Fight album but easily comparable. I have to admit I'm a little shocked that Rob's this awesome at his age writing songs as solid and putting such a great record together for us fans. If you love the demented squeal of the metal god then "Hell Razor" will blend his lesser bite musically with his classic vocal style to absolute perfection. The album never disappoints my ears I find much to like on almost every song outside of "Like There's No Tomorrow" which grates a little.
Two of the last four tracks are a little on the filler side of the field but hey you can't throw a touchdown on every pass right. Again not that the weaker songs are bad they are just weaker and they shine brightly like a zit on the end of your nose. Overall this is one of those albums that you should feel obligated to buy and guilty if you don't.
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