Fresh from the cracking album 'Unholy Terror' and subsequent tour, Blackie and the boys return with another ripping effort, barely a year after the aforementioned release. The main motivation behind this album are the tragic events of 'September 11th', which hit home especially hard to native 'New Yorker' 'Blackie Lawless' and his concepts and anger are well documented within the lyrics. His penmanship is as always excellent, and he never worries about dealing with hard hitting issues, and other song inspirations include the plight of North American Indians, Child abuse within the church, and following on from 'Unholy Terror', 'Blackie's' own conflicting views of religion. Most of all though, his rage toward the instigators of 'September 11th' are felt, and this album makes for one of W.A.S.P.'s most aggressive, yet thought provoking releases to date. The approach and sound are very similar to 'Unholy Terror' and if you liked that release you are going to enjoy 'Dying for the World'.

Regular guitarist 'Chris Holmes', departed before the previous tour and was replaced by 'Darrell Roberts' who features here for his first outing with W.A.S.P. and an admirable job he does to. To fill the boots of the giant imposing guitarist is no easy job, but the 'Darrell' does an admirable job, heavily in the style of his predecessor, but with his own twists.

Stifled rage is the theme for the menacing 'Shadow Man', a brooding plodder, with driving drum work and sweet riffs that combine with 'Blackie's' characteristic gutsy vocals for a cracking opener. Next up, is the galloping riff driven rocker 'My Wicked Heart', complete with fast tempo, superb emotionally sung choruses and a splendid instrumental break that's suggestive of the magnificent guitar work on 'The Headless Children'. The slow tormenting 'Black Bone Torso' deals with the cover-up of child abuse within the church, musically its a bit short and a tad depressing, lyrically it's a cryptic masterpiece. The tempo soon returns with the invigorating 'Hell for Eternity', a quick paced number, highlighting a frenzied rhythm, fist punching lyrics and some choice shredding. 'Hallowed Ground' was the first track 'Blackie' wrote for the album, and was inspired by his visit to the sight of where the 'Twin Towers' stood (Ground Zero). The emotion he portrays both lyrically and vocally is very powerful, and the rest of the band really come together to pull-off a great slower track. In direct comparison to 'Hallowed Ground', 'Revengeance' is its gusty counterpart, that of the anger directed towards the gutless fomenters of 'September 11th'. Musically its a high octane blazer, with all the passion of the previous track, but with aggression instead of reflection. 'Trail of Tears' featured some passionate lyrics regarding the extrication of 'Cherokee' 'North American Indians', that took them on a journey of death, to me it sounds a little stifled and murky, but this is most likely deliberate, as it sets the mood for this emotional ballad. 'Stone Cold Killers' sound suggestive of 'Who Slayed Baby Jane' from the previous release, but is still a cracking effort, with powerful chorus and excellent guitar work. Another potent track is the rip roaring 'Rubber Man', a rhythm heavy pulser again with some exquisite fret work. Closing the album is an admirable acoustic rework of 'Hallowed Ground'.

Overall another great album with penmanship that is extremely strong and thought provoking- 'Blackie Lawless' is undoubtedly one of Metals most talented and underrated song writers.