In what is possibly their best "straight forward" offering since 'Fourth Judgment,' Jag Panzer offers up a heavy dose of their consistent and (now) very trademark sound. Harry Conklin continues to shine, and after having seen him perform live (and hit every note to perfection), his feats now stand out as even more impressive. For a classic '80s vocalist (or any, for that matter) to still sound as formidable live as on an uber-produced disc is a rarity indeed. He remains one of the best in the business.
Opening track "Feast or Famine" is a good kickoff point, but is quickly overshadowed by the solid and flowing "The Mission". There are great guitar leads, a chugging chord mix, and a monumental chorus, especially at song's end. "Battered & Bruised" is a true example of the classic Jag Panzer style: a stuttering rhythm, solid vocals and guitar, and a textbook and savvy solo.
"Vigilant" gives the feel of creeping through the coridors of a castle's dungeon, while "Achilles" has that special mix of both methodical and melodic. The multi-dimensional "Tempest" has some pulling, nasty chorus axework, while more chops show up in the shifting and layered "The Hearkening".
You want some imagery? How about "Precipice", which can best be described as a steel-spiked ball of slow rolling metal sludge! Jag Panzer knows what you want, and serves it up in tasty heaps. Both "Legion Immortal" and "Cold" demand mention as well, helping to cement this as a traditional power metal offering worth saving your money for.

TRACK LIST: Feast or Famine/The Mission (1943)/Vigilant/Achilles/Tempest/Legion Immortal/Battered & Bruised/Cold/Starlight's Fury/The Hearkening/Precipice