The very first thing I must point out in this album is it's origionality. It may be a power metal album, but it also has progressive influences and very aggressive rhythms. An example of this would be the promotional track "Terror Train." Jon Schaefer plays a deep chugging rhythm, and it sounds similar to that of a train. This concept is quite entertaining, original, and the rhythm does certainly sound menacing, just like Blane the Mono, the character that the song is written about. Overall I would say that the guitar work is quite leering, melodic, and beautiful. Various solo's throughout the album sound almost divine. Yes indeed the guitar work on this album seems to be not at all flawed.
The Vocals on this album are also, as to be expected of Mr. Kursch, simply amazing. He layers his voice in multiple choruses throughout the album, and places a great amount of emotion into every casm of the album. The magnititude of his voice sends shivers down my spine, and this album I have to say out does his normal vocal work. An example of all of the previously mentioned aspects of his vocal work, may be seen on the sad but touching balad, "Wicked Witch." This song is depressing, but so beautiful, it moves me very deeply, and since I read the book series, I relive Roland's experience of seeing his love burning at the stake in my mind every time I hear it.
This is definitly an album worth picking up. It is almost flawless, and is undeniably a great combined effort of the leaders of legendary bands Blind Guardian and Iced Earth. Go to your local CD store and buy it now!
Album Highlights; Crimson King, Terror Train, The Gunslinger, Wicked Witch, Spacial Architects.
I dunno which Demons And Wizards album I like best though 
