Pros:

Delivers on all the key elements of a rocking metal album with deliciously evil riffs and raw, brutal vocals

Elevates itself with frequent usage of inspired sound choices, such as ambient strings or ominous effects

Guitar work is endlessly engaging and powerful, delivering some jaw-dropping solos

Cons:

Undoubtedly needed a huge trim, with an overstuffed tracklist and numerous bloated tracks

Ultimately not too distinct or experimental in its genre

Best: Kill the Pain

Worst: New World Comin'

6/10 A long groove, but a groovy groove nonetheless