The "Godfathers of Grindcore" are at it again with their  15th studio album, (Century Media) Utilitarian. Produced by Russ Russell (the Wildhearts, the Exploited), and the follow-up to their 2009's Time Waits for No Slave is an  abrasive audible  affair. Its  full of screams, moshpit-inducing staccato riffs, and speed rhythms for every headbanger to enjoy . Whether it's the aggressive  "Orders of Magnitude," or  the post-apocalyptic rage of "Errors in the Signals," or the death metal fused  "Protection Racket," its all up in your face excellent .  Mark Greenway says  that Joy Division and My Bloody Valentine were major influences on this  record and that a good thing . The  opener "Circumspect" is a doom-laden ambient instrumental which briefly hints at a more industrial and drearier direction . In "Everyday Pox" this  features a chaotic saxophone solo from John Zorn (who I totally dig for years ) which renders his instrument of choice to become almost un- recognizable . All along the while there are Gregorian chants that await  you in "Fall on Their Swords."This music is so  brutal and up in your face you cant deny it  and so  un-apologetically fierce to say the least . Utilitarian proves Napalm Death certainly aren't going away with time . Fans of their  sound will love this CD. This album hits you hard . Mad props must be given to Napalm Death for achieving what so many bands fail to do these days .Yes, that is to stay true to their roots.  Grind on !

8.5 - Hit play ,record and rewind! \m/