Hakka , i totally agree with you mate. If Italy do start producing Hard uplifting stuff (German Sounding) The Germans will be under a lot of pressure and under more worry (thats if they can be bothered caring!!). I thought the Italians would just specialize in the More Percussive, Techno-edged Hardstyle stuff. But this is a sign that they also want to use the Traditional German sound aswell. The Germans are going to have work their magic to keep the status as the true Hard Trance kings. Because we all know how good the Italian production is, and we all know that a lof of German stuff hasn't been up to par over the last 6 months+.
It doesn't help when quality producers and labels start bring out commercial cheese for extra cash & publicity etc. Scot Project, Hennes & Cold and CO, need to hit it big, cos the Italians are taking over.
Uberdruck are doing Germany proud at the moment though, they have brought out the fresh German Sound what others need to follow in the direction of.