The band is very close to metal and their release does have some powerful tracks on it, this group really has a lot of anger to get out. From "Pickin' on me" to the last song, "I hate Christmas" the band likes to describe itself as unpredictable. Their influences range from Metallica and Pantera to Jimi Hendrix and Neil Young, but this album shows much of the former and very little of the latter. The liner notes come in an interesting cross-shape, instead of the usual book, perhaps giving a hint of what's to come. "Your fate is death, your soul has left, you hear the bell, welcome to hell. . ."
Whiplash wants to bring their act to the States as live shows "are what it's really all about. There's nothing quite as rewarding as seeing a crowd of people go nuts, really getting into what you're doing for them." All in all this disc isn't one that I'd listen to very often, but it does have its good points. There are some strong songs and if you're looking for something that is a bit different and definitely not too mellow, you might want to check it out.