(Power Metal) Artch - For The Sake Of Mankind (2001 reissue) - 2001, FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

CD 1
CD 2

Disc two features more of what disc one had to offer, only with more class, variety, and power. I can't help but use this comparison when I hear this disc. Imagine if Bruce Dickinson had joined Metal Church instead of Mike Howe, and you get "For the Sake of Mankind." These guys, if they had better marketing and were around just a few years earlier could have been some serious contenders for the top spots. "For the Sake of Mankind" features lots of crunchy power metal tunes, but with more commercial appeal than many bands who are in their class of metal. I seriously think this disc should have been as classic as Maiden's "Piece of Mind," Dio's "Holy Diver" or Priest's "Screaming for Vengeance." It really is just that good. "Razamanaz" is a Nazareth cover.
(from http://www.nolifetilmetal.com)
Their last CD. The bonus disc includes the demos for the album and 2 new songs, one of which Jezebel, is also included on the debut reissue. This CD is not as vigorous as the first one. There are a few slow/acoustic type songs and the guitar sound is not as vicious and crunchy. The production is very good, so it's clear they wanted it that way. The songs are pretty good and Eric Hawk is excellent, so it's definitely a good pick up for classic metal fans.
(from http://www.geocities.com/thesurfing_alien/frameset.html)

Eric Hawk (Eirikur Hauksson) - vocals
Gill Niel (Geir Nilssen) - lead and rhythm guitars
Cat Andrew (Cato Andre Olsen) - lead and rhythm guitars
Brent Jansen (Bernt Jansen) - bass and backing vocals
Jack Jamies (Jorn Jamissen) - drums
Gudmund Bolsgaard - drums on new songs