Koen Romeijn's aggressively fierce vocal style while pulling double duty on guitar with Mike Ferguson is punishing, yet gluttonous fans will consistently crawl back for more. Hardcore percussion enthusiasts will delight in the skillful power delivered by Detonation drummer Thomas Kalksma; it is encouraging to know that devastation like this is still sought after in the field. Cannibal Corpse's Alex Webster must smile to himself when listening to Otto Schimmelpenninck's bass work on _PtU_. It was widely known that imitation is the highest form of flattery; while not a blatant duplication of form, Otto's style is something of a tip-of-the-hat to Alex's technique.

By the second cut from the disc, the title track will fully capture your curiosity, and by the instrumental "Lost Euphoria part III", just over midway through, you'll have laid bare the intensity Detonation has in store on _PtU_. The ten tracks comprising this offering abundantly demonstrate an experienced band while leaving room for expanding the group's future aspirations. If this portal is a gateway somewhere, I'll just bide my time in anticipation to see where Detonation takes us next. Incredible endeavor, gentlemen!