I have had one of those days where I needed to just hear some really fantastic power metal, and decided to dig out a couple albums.
the Debut from 1989:
This song has a beautiful intro then it just Kicks ass!
I had forgotten how great this album is. Visions is still my favorite, but "Fright Night" really is a good album, too. Tolkki's guitar work is outstanding on this album.
It's not a volume thing on the chugging guitars. I just don't see the aesthetic most of the time! 
I first heard the melody I was looking for in "False messiah" but it was spotty. In fact the chugging thing just made that and the following track "Black Night" sound like they were attempting the exact same thing. My favorite part of the album was the middle section. The last half of "Fire Dance" had a really cool melody and the last section with the booming big drums was really cool! The highlight of the album was the title track for me! 
It would've been better as an instrumental I think as the vocal took me out of the ambiance I think! Regardless the 8 minutes didn't bore me at all!!! 
The last part at the 5 minute mark is great and the vocal is cool there! He is a good vocalist! It's the music with the symphonic elements and the drums which stand out though!
