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I ordered the deluxe version on September 6 from Santiago, Chile, and when I got back home on September 11, I found that the parcel had already been delivered. Thanks for that, Amazon!It's been less than 24 hours that I've had Testament's new album in my hands, and I've already listened to it six times. I can't put it down! Yet another impeccable delivery from the mighty Testament. I had the chance to catch them live with Anthrax in April 2012 when they played the Metalfest in Santiago. I had seen them many times before in the U.S. and Europe, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear them play so tight after so many years of touring. Dark Roots of Earth reminds me of that recent show. The band sounds like a well-oiled machine, and their individual talents shine brightly. Undoubtedly, Greg and Alex's return to the band is a key factor that has helped the band come full circle. Chuck and Eric are always reliable and make-up 50% of the recognizable Testament sound. Greg's bass lines are imaginative, well recorded, and provide a fullness that few bands have these days. Gene Hoglan is his usual genius in this album. Following in the steps of a long line of amazing drummers who have manned the skins in the band over the years (including Gene himself), I hope this time he'll stick around. Testament is the best complement to his talent and style as he is for the band's abundance of musicality. Last but not least, Alex demonstrates once again why he is by far the best guitarist of the genre, and he adds by himself the remaining 50% of the Testament sound. As a whole, the band sounds like both an old-school and a fresh band filled with creativity and effortless musicianship. Every song in the album could be a single, yet not one of them is radio-oriented. Testament has managed to retain their take-no-prisoners attitude regarding their music without compromising or following trends (take a hint, Metallica!). The deluxe version is awesome; I highly recommend it. Money well spent!