Machine Head

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- The Blackening (Parental Advisory)
- Released 2007

- Burning Red
- Released 1999

- Through the Ashes of Empires
- Released 2003

- Burn My Eyes
- Released 1994

biography

Influential West Coast heavy metal quartet Machine Head formed in 1992 around the talents of ex-Vio-lence guitar players Robert Flynn and Phil Demmel, bass player Adam Duce, and drummer Chris Kontos. The band's D.I.Y. work ethic, aggressive playing, and relentless self-promotion eventually landed them a deal with Roadrunner Records, a relationship that would extend all the way through 2005. Their blistering debut, 1992's Burn My Eyes, blended the powerful, modern attack of Pantera and Alice in Chains with the volatility of classic thrash bands like Death Angel and Slayer, earning them a huge European following. The record sold over 500,000 copies and spawned a massive international tour that lasted almost two years. Kontos was replaced by new drummer Dave McClain on 1997's More Things Change, an album that saw the band blending speed and progressive metal with dizzying results. The excessive touring and high-octane lifestyle took its toll on the group, but they fought through their demons on 1999's Burning Red, resulting in the hit "From This Day," their first commercial single and video. 2001 saw the release of Supercharger, followed by the concert album Hellalive and the critically lauded Through the Ashes of Empires in 2003. The DVD Elegies arrived in 2005, followed by Blackening in 2007. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide

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- - True Metal Gods
  - - By Outsyder1369
    - 10/29/2009 04:59:52
  - In my opinion one the the best 5 metal bands in the world.
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- - People just don't know
  - - By G1R2TS
    - 9/28/2009 04:07:18
  - This band is the real deal. They always deliver both live and on CD!!! Keep up the good work!!!
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- - Real Metal
  - - By dezolation
    - 8/13/2009 01:26:20
  - This is a metal band that isnt fake or mainstream its real metal and not some crap that calls them selves metal.
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- - Need more plays
  - - By frailsnoopydog
    - 1/16/2009 21:54:47
  - This is one of the few heavy metal bands that just rock! I listened to them and they are great.More people on the zune network need to listen to them.There style of music is like Metallica's,and a little like demon hunter.
  - 8 out of 10 people
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