Retro is cool - old school Thrash influence. They are not gaining any new ground but walking on old territory also walked by Metal's greatest and paying tribute with their music. There is not much to say other than it's thrashy, and if you dig thrashy Death Metal, it's a go. If you're looking into getting a STRATOVARIUS tattoo anytime soon, you might not like this, and I hope you die. (Online April 2, 2003)