Mixing metallic guitar heroics with funk, hip-hop, electronica, and a cinematic soundtrack feel, 's is yet another eclectic opus inspired in large part by low-budget monster/horror, martial arts, and science fiction movies, especially those of Japan. Like any album, the music does meander in spots, but this outing does improve on its predecessor by employing a variety of guest bassists; ' (as well as drummer ), , and all enliven the music's rhythmic underpinnings in ways that 's own bass playing on didn't. Plus, the contributions of guest DJs , are inventive and stimulating, complementing rather than confusing the musical mix. It may not be completely consistent, but offers more than enough musical derangement to satisfy. ~ Steve Huey