Nocturnal Rites - New World Messiah CD

In conclusion, this is essential consumption for fans of more aggressive and riff driven power metal. There are keyboards on here, but they do not clash with the heaviness of the other instruments in any way. Fans of older NR albums before Zachrisson left the band will probably find a lot to like on this album, as will fans of Shadowland. I listened to this one on the way home from work to day and I can say with complete confidence that after 20 listens this album has not lost it’s punch. Sit back, relax, and bang your head to some great metal.