This band had one of the best strings of albums between 1995 and 2006, and one of the most tragic falls from grace after that (musically speaking).
This album holds up as one of their absolute best.
David DeFeis' powerful, commanding, savage vocals and bombastic keyboard/piano work, Edward Pursino's creative and airtight guitar playing and Frank Gilchriest's powerhouse, machine gun drumming all combine to make it one of the best epic metal albums ever created. Virgin Steele truly were something special and glorious in their prime.