Despite all four original members of
Sacred Oath
reuniting during the early 21st century -- resulting in the release of an all-new studio album in 2007,
Darkness Visible
-- it turned out not to be an entirely long-term proposition, as both guitarist
Glen Cruciani
and bassist
Lou Liotta
hit the high road. But singer/guitarist
Rob Thorne
and drummer
Kenny Evans
decided to stick to their guns, and hired two newcomers,
Bill Smith
and
Scott Waite
, who took
Cruciani
Liotta
's respective positions. Instead of introducing the new version of
via a studio album, fans got their first sonic sampling via the group's first-ever live release, 2008's
Till Death Do Us Part
. Recorded on November 3, 2007 in Dittigheim, Germany, the ten-track disc features standouts from both the group's cult classic debut,
A Crystal Vision
(
"Two Powers,"
"The Omen"
), as well as selections from their reunion album,
"Battle Cry,"
"Queen of the Night"
). They may have endured half their lineup getting a shake-up, but as heard throughout
,
's metallic attack remains very much intact. ~ Greg Prato