“This album is wall-to-wall twin guitar melodic thrash. It has a modern sound and delivery (particularly with regard to the varying vocal styles), searing and catchy riffs and bursts of lead guitar. Just the way it should be.†PYROMUSIC.NET - (8.2/10) “Enlightened By Darkness are one of those bands that aren’t genre-conscious; they have their own sort of style and they do it well.†THE FALLOUT MAGAZINE - (7.9/10) “The band are at their best when they step away from the maiden-esque riffs and into more rhythmically and harmonically complex territory, and truly shine when the band’s eerie, resonant, melodic vocals take centre stage. There is a lot of potential here.†RAVE MAGAZINE - (3/5) “In all this is a great first CD for a young band, the no Bullshit production is, in my view, a massive plus for EBD, great songs and a solid work ethic will see these guys at the top of the Aussie scene before too long, and with tracks being featured on some American compilations, it won’t be too long before we see them making a dent internationally. Bloody well done!†METALTEAMUK.NET “The band’s sound has matured, progressed and evolved from the first record into a much darker, rougher, harsher beast, but more unique and certainly a lot more passionate with their updated lineup. These dedicated heavy metal lovers are already knocking down the doors of those who matter in the metal scene and rightfully so. They will certainly go a long way.†HOISTROCKYONLINE.COM - (4.5/5)
" Musically they combine different kinds of metal, so be prepared to hear elements from thrash death and even power metal, all of them accompanied by extreme and clean vocals. Imagine influences from Pantera, Nevermore, Slayer and Dark Tranquillity with the personal touch of Enlightened By Darkness.†BEHIND THE VEIL WEBZINE - (8/10)
