How does this record compare to any previous ones by this artist? Well it sounds abit more darker and heavier. How could this record have been better? Uh nothing. Its good as it is. What's your favorite aspect of this record? The worst aspect? It's children of bodom! Is there great guitar playing on it? hell yeah! Alexi Laiho is one awesome shredder. Can the guitarist be compared to another player? He could beat me in a shred-off ANYTIME. Anything else you'd like people to know about this record? Warning: melodic death metal. Not for old ladies or those who can't listen to anything too heavy.