Read the review for the original release here for in-depth sight to the album.

This reissue includes a bonus track called 'Intervention', which is taken from the album's original Japanese release. The song is okay, but not in the same league as the album's material, so it stinks of "bonus". Definitely pretty heavy song from the band, really.

Let's take a look into the enhanced element. It includes music. 'Conceal the Face' didn't make it on the album, it originally appeared on 'Cult of the Immortal' demo tape (1991) together with 'Paradox' (also appeared on the band's debut demo from 1989). 'Conceal...'s Mid-Eastern sounding riff is quite similar to Iron Maiden's famous song 'Powerslave'. A nice and pretty heavy song. Vocals are performed by Jon Jeary on these three demo tracks. His voice is pretty high-pitched, sounding more pop vocalist than a metal one. Sound on these demos is pretty good, especially for their age and the band's vision was very firm already in the early age. These are the highlight of the reissue, as photos and screensaver is just boring extra.

'Wounded Land' is an essential addition to every prog metal fan's collection. Get the classic!

Rating: 9- (out of 10) ratings explained

Reviewed by Lane
02/26/2007 23:54