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eric@edguy.nu | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 03/27/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rage's last three albums, "End of All Days", "XIII", and "Ghosts", were all very good. But not as great as I expect from Rage. I was afraid they were losing their edge. "Ghosts", the best of the three, would have been better if not for a huge line-up change in mid-production. Last year, Victor Smolski's "Heretic" album served up a teaser of what the new line-up would sound like. So I had high expectations for WTTOS, and they were more than met. Here is the pre-EOAD energy played by world class musicians. Percussionist Mike Terrana has played with a long list of metal's best including Yngwie Malmsteen. Guitarist Victor Smolski is as talented as Malmsteen, but without the excessive showboating. My favorite tracks are "Paint the Devil on the Wall", "I'm Crucified", "Leave It All Behind", "Deep in the Night", "Welcome to the Other Side", and "Straight to Hell". But if you have ever been a Rage fan; there is plenty here for you."

With UNITY, their best album. A masterpiece.

Roger Sherman | 07/17/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album exemplifies both great lyrics and awesome instrumental music. With Mike Terrana's brilliant drumming skills, Peavey Wagner's mastery of both bass and vocal chords and Victor Smolski's musical prowess in guitar and keyboard, they made one of the best albums I've ever heard.I think that Rage is the best metal group in the world. If you like Metallica, I guarantee you'll like this a thousand times better."