Rating : 5/5

Ensiferum’s second masterpiece is a commanding presence amongst their discography.

The vid is pretty funny! Catch some backstage antics, live clips, and an update on a future tour.

Both titles will street Tuesday February 23, 2010. They feature updated packaging, plus bonus audio and DVD content.

Have you ever wondered what Skid Row would sound like if the band were Finnish dudes, instead of New Jersey natives? I didn’t, until this Helsinki group released their fourth album, and it’s brimming with anthemic might!

The word that describes the Finnish sextet’s fourth album is “more”. There’s more memorable compositions, more attention to subtle details, and more successful sonic experiments. This is also their first time recording at Fascination Street with the famed Jens Bogren, who has worked on several superb albums, including the last couple from Daylight Dies, Katatonia’s latest, and perhaps most importantly, everything Opeth has released in the last five years.