Hey guys, I just got back from Operation Iraqi Freedon about a week or so ago. I just wanted you to know that the very first thing I did when I arrived at Camp LeJeune (after checking back in and whatnot) was take off to the mall. Not too terribly exciting, but, the very first thing I purchased was your new album. My girlfriend told me about it when I was in Iraq, and I couldn't wait to get it! When I finally got back to the states and I could spend some of the hard earned money I was saving up over there, it was spent on your album. Before fast food, movies, clothes, anything. Your album came first, and all I want to say is - HOT DAMN! I love it. You really made my day that day, and most since. I listen to it all the time and think it is the best album you have all put out so far (and I've been into all your albums from Fist Full of Metal and beyond). Seriously, I wanna thank you all for being creative and doing something with the freedoms you all have. I do feel like the military tends to get underappreciated, but in the same respect, I don't want to underappreciate the artists, poets, writers, actors, etc. I may defend our way of life, but you all make it worth living. I've been a fan forever, and just want to say thanx. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to more music from you all...
- derek
