While it is a true shame that Paul Baloff could not continue his reign into the studio following the live album, Exodus’ ever-apt replacement and second official vocalist Steve Souza is clearly the man to proudly front Exodus well into the band’s new era as a drug-free unit for the first time in their lengthy existence. He brings with him the same malevolent snarl and menacing presence that were so effective on such classic Exodus albums as Pleasures Of The Flesh and Fabulous Disaster combined with newfound maturity and an improved scream that the fans could only have dreamt of back then. When he yells the lyrics “I haven’t any doubt that your time has run out, ‘cause I’ve added your name to my blacklist” at the closing of "Blacklist," there is no choice but to believe Souza that he has no mercy for those attempting to hold him or Exodus back. Other songs of self-empowerment include the instant classic thrasher Forward March with prophetic lines like “To be on the attack, kicking down the wall and kicking your face in, means I’m moving forward. My new life can begin” and “Now I’m going to wipe out all those who say they’re first, I’ll be the first in line. My attitude’s the worst because I am so spoiled and never second best, I will leave you in the dust and lay your ass to rest.”