On this 2006 outing, Unearth's second full-length album for the venerable Metal Blade label, the Boston-based ensemble reveals another set of jagged, scathing tracks that reinforces its revered status on the metalcore scene. With punishing, uber-metal offerings such as "This Glorious Nightmare" and "The Devil Has Risen," Unearth expertly balances harsh vocals and searing guitar lines with a vintage sense of melody (in the mold of classic Metallica and Iron Maiden), making III: IN THE EYES OF FIRE one of '06's finest heavy-rock releases.