So, I've heard a song here and there from this band over time but nothing really grabbed me, yet I heard some potential. I've seen the new album in stores with the deluxe version with the full concert DVD looking very interesting. The price was $29.99, but the other day, I went into one store and it looked like it had the wrong price tag on it. The price tag was $22.99 which I believe was the original cd cost. I thought this was a good enough reason to pick it up. $23 bucks with bonus tracks and a full DVD, why not?
Giving it a good couple of cracks, and I'm actually liking what the band has to offer. It has that mix of traditional metal, power metal, and folkish, pirate, Grave Digger style which I'm not a huge fan of, but the band do it well. I love the shortness of the songs too, that's a big plus considering the style of some of the songs here. The DVD too is awesome, pro quality and the band are very entertaining live. Might have to work my way back through these guys if this new cd holds up. My favs are Sparta, Last Dying Breath, The Last Stand and the Last Battle.