Machine Head
February 06, 2007
Picture the scene. You’ve just released one of the greatest metal debuts of all time. Then it all goes Pete Tong. Rap replaces riffs, band members begin to come and go and to top it all off, you make the shittest album of 2001. Having rediscovered yourself somewhat since, what do you do now? Why, make the best album of your career, of course. The follow-up to 2003’s career saving Through The Ashes of Empires, The Blackening is an early contender for album of the year. Produced by legendary mix-master and long time friend Colin Richardson, their sixth studio effort sees the band branching into progressive territories.
Despite man of its eight tracks pushing the 10 minute mark, the Bay Area quartet’s renowned power groove ferocity remains firmly in tact and the tracks represent a master class, with even the shorter songs not compromising an ounce of ferocity. F**k being alive, Machine Head are reborn.
Ryan Bird
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