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About friggin time! One of the greatest metal bands ever!

N. Day | USA | 01/07/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Back in the early/mid 80's they released a flimsy 45 record which changed my headbanging life forever. These guys were the metallica of their day. 10 + years later these songs still rock. If you like metallica (pre-LOAD) and Manowar, you will love this album. I hoped and prayed this day would come. I mean, these guys only released 3 albums, what are the chances for a greatest hits album. But oh man, my prayers have been answered. I long for bands like this to come back and not fall prey to radio ear candy like metallica has done. Do yourself a favor and buy this album. This is one of the best 80's metal hair bands ever!"

Well worth the long wait

slaterduder | California, United States | 10/24/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are the type to like this band, you will probably love this disc. Over the course of nearly 20 years I've purchased every vinyl album, cassette tape, and CD of theirs and this disc finally has nearly the same sound as the original vinyl albums did when they were first played (if you are more than 30 years old you might know what I mean.) This disc has that aggressive edge that seems to be lacking from previously released discs... it's sound has much sharper percussion, and more importantly: plenty of sweet power chords that will make your beer go flat."

Beautiful melodies

Rich King's Breakfast Nook | East Gretna, NE | 08/16/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm a big fan of all metal groups because I've had that headbanger mindset my whole life. A lot of people overlook the gorgeous melodies that Grim Reaper put into their songs. One may look at the song titles that seem to all include the word hell and one might think the band is too edgy for them. If you sit down and peel back the tough cover from these tunes, you'll find some ultra sensitve songsmiths underneath. I look at Grim Reaper as an angry sounding Air Supply. In fact, if you're out on a date and things are getting interesting, throw on a little reaper to send things over the top. They are the Barry White of my generation. Sure, songs like See you in hell may throw your date for little loop and probably scare her a bit, but if you can convince her to stay, really listen to these songs she'll feel the vibe. That is how I've won over many a date, as if I needed music anyway. So if you aren't like me and have trouble getting from the check at dinner to second base, throw on some reaper and thank me later."