Well, well....i must say i am taken by surprise by this album. mostly because i missed this kinda nevermorish metal. its not just that, u have to add a healthy dose of british steel, spoonful of Ripper and a pinch of maiden, and u have more or less what is offered to you on this album. it is but far from the aforementined bands and performers, but the material is well written and performed, and i am especiallt captured by the vocals. songs likse "the lie" or "time will tell" took me by the second spin, and also the closing ballad has its gloomy atmosphere to fit the season. lets not wait another decade for the next album guys !!!