Originally Posted by Avantasian

This.

I would have never expected such a strong album after all the tension that was and is in this band. There's so much energy throughout the album and the Van Halens just kick everyone's ass

Can't believe Shanks was involved in the recording process of this album as it sounds pretty transparent AND old school... pretty much the contrary to BJs Shanks-produced albums.
On the other hand there's no mention of which parts of the Shanks or Russ Hogarth sessions were used.

Well all that counts in the end: It's a fantastic album. Period.