NAPALM DEATH
Apex Predator - Easy Meat
(Century Media Records)
40:04min

No matter how many subgenres and bands come and go, NAPALM DEATH is always ready to give you a reality check with their classic and thought provoking work and this new album is the living proof. The legendary Grindcore pioneers present us probably one of their most accomplished releases in their last 10-15 years easily. You won’t get a dull moment listening to songs like ‘Smash A Single Digit’ or ‘Bloodless Coup’ with their classic fast and furious sound. Then you have ‘Beyond The Pale’ which has VOIVOD written all over, a great track. ‘Hierarchies’ is probably by far their most modern (if we could call it that way) sounding track, but with their unmistakable mark. It is hard not to notice their brand. But ‘Stunt Your Growth’ must be my favorite. It starts in a "Scum" like fashion and then turns into their classic mosh inviting grooviness. Definitely, every band should study NAPALM DEATH’s formula to always stay relevant after decades and even more, always leading the way while doing it. www.napalmdeath.org, www.facebook.com/officialnapalmdeath, www.centurymedia.com

Rafael Bracero

Rafael Bracero

Related reviews / interviews:
NAPALM DEATH - Coded Smears And More Uncommon Slurs (Rick Peart)
NAPALM DEATH - Scum (Laurent Ramadier (audio side) / Frank Stöver (DVD side))
NAPALM DEATH - The Code Is Red... Long Live The Code (Laurent Ramadier)
NAPALM DEATH - Noise For Music's Sake (Frank Stöver)
NAPALM DEATH - Utilitarian (Julián “Quarantined” Nuñez)
NAPALM DEATH - Leaders Not Followers' Part 2 (Roy Kristensen)

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