"With first-rate production and a real desire to [re]ignite passion and change, The Empire Strikes First, like so many BR releases, retains a distinct mark, one that can be traced back to their first releases. But the album also manages to push this intransigent band into new territories, both in melodic progression and anguish-laden preoccupation."

- Blunt Magazine (10 out of 10)

Bad Religion returned to the Epitaph stable in January 2002, following a seven year absence with their highly acclaimed CD, The Process of Belief.

Founding member and Epitaph owner, Brett Gurewitz, rejoined the band for The Process of Belief as band member and producer.

With Mr. Brett in the band and on the boards once again, they deliver their blistering follow up to The Process of Belief with The Empire Strikes First, one of the most dialed-in rock records of the year and one of the most politically charged records ever put down by Bad Religion.

Estimated despatch 14-20 days after ordering.