". I must admit that this album is a true metal masterpiece. I will tell you that I have been following the progress of the recording of this album over the past couple of years and with its release this past week (Oct. 26) I could not be more satisfied with the results. 
This album cover is reminiscent of the classic Forbidden album "Forbidden Evil" with the return of the red and blue skulls. You should never judge a book by the cover, but this cover screams metal. Now onto the songs:
1) Alpha Century-Instrumental that calms the listener before the storm
2) Forsaken at the Gates-Absolutely crushing tune. The guitar work is fantastic throughout and the intro riff with massive sweeps really sets the pace.
3) Overthrow-This must be Forbidden's anthem. This song has elements of thrash and melodic metal sewn together with some clean vocals thrown in
4) Adapt or Die-Once again incredible guitar work at the beginning and great classic thrash metal sound.
5) Swine-Slower tune with a light touch of heaviness with some grove and great mixture of heavy and mellow vocals.
6) Chatter-Guitar based tune that is the intro to Dragging my Casket
7) Dragging my Casket-Thrashy intro and tough riff thrown in with some galloping that is essential in any great thrash tune.
8) Hopenosis-I love the way this song starts out with a good, solid riff and starts into a melody that almost reminds me of classic Prong.
9) Immortal Wounds-All I can say is double bass intro. This song slays. May be by favorite as of now. Solo is incredible. Wow.
10) Behind the Mask-Nice riffing, great vocal lines, overall another great song.
11) Inhuman Race-Good song with an extended, shredding solo.
12) Omega Wave -Starts with a mid-paced riff and then rapidly increases to a great thrash pace. A great song to close out this great album.
Overall this album is a solid 9 out of 10. A great album from a legendary thrash band that have never gotten their due. Hardcore Forbidden fans need not worry. This is full of good stuff that will remind you of the Forbidden Evil days mixed with todays recording technology. If you are a fan of metal, Omega Wave needs to be in your collection.
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