The cover is as lame/bland as the Cryptic writings cover, not very impressed with it especially with no VIC but its been done and done to death. As for the reviews of the album, the one coming from Metal Hammer sounds as if they were paid off, and given blow jobs by the band to give such an ass kissing chock full of worship just like the UA reviews. I have a feeling this album is different though, this album will probably be the final release by Megadeth that sets the record straight about the bands reputation of loosing the fire. I could be wrong though, I hopefully Mustaine will prove who's boss once and for all he's ahead of the game. If they go out, they will go out with a bang and this could be it gas is getting low, time is running fast.