This third release from the band led by the legendary Geezer Butler proves beyond doubt that Butler is still dedicated to his original call: delivering mind blowing material that is dense, delicate and meaningful. More than everything, GZR sounds fresh, with all intents intact.

Clark Brown, on board for the second time, showcases impressive vocal skills, wider in scope than those he presented on Geezer’s Black Science, offering more of the Plastic Planet (which featured vocals by Fear Factory’s Burton C. Bell) era aggression with some rap inspired vocals that actually do not seem out of place as they are performed with the appropriate metal angst and assault (listen to "Prisoner 103"), as well as some more relaxed but equally frustrated vocals.

The aforementioned broad vocal approach is best demonstrated through "I Believe," on which is supported by terrific guitar work that ranges from the chilling, mellow yet tough picking that hosts the clean vocals, to the vibrating, slashing riff that accompanies the desperate screams that sound as if Brown’s life depends on them.

In fact, it does not take more than the developing meaty lead on the opening "Misfit" to understand why Geezer stuck to Pedro Howse for the third time around. He is one of a few players who can live up to the fat sound of Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi.

A bombast rhythm section wraps the whole thing up, and it results in sounding like Faith No More going hardcore. As long as you approach this band effort open mindedly, you are bound to be shattered! (9/10)