2005's "Forbidden Path" was a solid effort but what it lacked "The Dawn Of Reckoning" more than makes up for. The production is clean and much tighter with the duties being handled by Achim Kohler who gives their sound a needed sharpness. Songs retain their soaring vocals and group ingested choruses. Still, aside from 2 killer tracks, the album is like their previous releases. Even if it did take 5 years to make it feels bloated and forced. With a 'one time you listen to it then forget about it' feeling.