I saw them live when they came to town a couple years back, and they definitely played with a lot of energy. It was an intense show. However, I still don't think there is much to seperate them from any other hard-rock / alternative band. The lead vocalist does have a different style when he sings, but after awhile, all the songs run together and they sound the same. These guys are great for a large festival like Ozzfest, where you go and see them once at a big stage, with a crowd ready for anything. But seeing them more than once is overkill.