Ireland's Fireland has proven that traditional Metal indeed has life and a strong future. I've been critical of the cookie-cutter Power Metal sound coming out lately but then along comes a fresh sound like Fireland to reknew my faith in Metal. They don't try to overpower you but rather let the music speak for itself. Vocalist Andrew Baxter doesn't try to be Rob Halford, but rather delivers the vocals more like something you'd hear on a Blue Oyster Cult album. The guitars are indeed metal, featuring the duo from the brilliant Riffmaster General. Jamie Johnston and Steve Moore sound effortlessly as they tear into each song full of complex riffs and solos. Fireland may indeed the type of band to bridge the modern American Metal and the more traditional European sound. Songs like "In Her Strong Arms" contain everything from a nice AOR-style chorus to a brutal style delivery that you hear amonst the modern Metal bands. From the Epic "Betrayed In The Night" and strait up "God Of Love", this is a brilliant release that needs to be heard by metalheads young and old.