Dio returns to the form of his first couple of solo albums. Gone is the plodding, almost stoner tempos of his 'Angry Machines' days and back are the upbeat, anthem driven songs of the 'Holy Diver'/'Last In Line' days. Doug Aldrich (Lion) absolutely WAILS on this record. This is the kind of album that inspired the cliche all killer and no filler. --johnk5150