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MACHINE HEAD - The Blackening
| MusicOMH.com |
| It's been three years since Machine Head effectively returned to metal. But with the release of Through the Ashes of Empires, this band didn’t just meet contractual obligations, they 'returned' to the glory of the band they once were; to the realms of proper metal. If Imperium, Descend the Shades of Night and Vim were able to reenlist the support of many thousand fans to the Church of The Ten Ton Hammer, The Blackening is undoubtedly its New Testament. ...full text |
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| Sputnikmusic.com |
| Hype. Quite a double edged sword when it comes to new releases, rising bands, or upcoming tours. If done correctly, it can get those who would not normally be associated with certain acts to become fans, or at least follow the band more closely then they would otherwise. If not, well, the results could be somewhat disastrous, leading to over-expectation and disappointment. Every year certain bands jump onto the hype machine with varying results....full text |
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| NME |
| Like Napoleon Bonaparte and the annoying little prick from Home Alone, the problem with California's Machine Head is that they peaked too soon. 'Burn My Eyes', their absolutely amazing 1994 debut, was a stunning work of groove-infused thrash metal that made you want to kill people and smoke their bones. Problem is, everything that came afterwards wasn't. ...full text |
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