Machine Head "Of Kingdom and Crown" Review
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
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Necrotic Nick, Miller and Jammin' Jon go over the latest offering from Oakland groove metal/ thrash metal veterans Machine Head with their new album "Of Kingdom and Crown" out now!
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Thanks for the detailed review guys🤘🏻🔥Are you from the Chicago area? If so, come down for some beers when were in town!
Jamming Jon- Holy shit! Thank you! It was a killer album! We're in Toledo, Ohio but we're not far from Chicago. We'd love to get together sometime! Wow. Can I just say thank you for Burn My Eyes, too?
For sure man first round is on me (Miller)! Keep killing it in Europ, safe travels and see you boys soon!
Forgot about this one. Guess I’ll check it out. That new SIGH is freakin killer. Love it.
Necrotic Nick- Machine Head righted the ship for sure one this one.
Unto the Locust was an album that helped me get into heavier music way back when. Not a diehard Machine Head fan, but I think up until Catharsis they had a pretty great track record. That album was so cringe though; glad to hear they bounced back. :)
Necrotic Nick- I've been a fan from the start and sadly Catharsis isn't the only pitfall in their career. Still, I keep coming back because I know what they're capable of when they're on their A game. This is a good one but I still think there's work to do to get back to stuff like Burn My Eyes or The Blackening honestly.
I was super hesitant about getting into this album after the absolute flop that was *Catharsis,* but after hearing some of the first few tracks they were making into singles, my hopes were rising.
Honestly, I'm really happy with how this album has turned out, I think its honest to god their strongest work since Unto the Locust.
Necrotic Nick- Believe me, I was right there with you. While I liked some of the singles, I was hesitant that this could still be a dud. I don't think this is perfect or quite on the level of their best albums but it's damn good album and a firm point in the right direction for the band.
I dunno how Rob Flynn and Machine Head passed me by. I was more into listening to LOG Slipknot Soulfly Pantera back in those mid 2000s and the 2010s I guess. I really should have put more effort into checking them out
Necrotic Nick- It's never too late to start though I would start with the first 2 albums but that's just me.
burn my eyes was so killer. that time in metal, god damn, we had burn my eyes, demanufacture, far beyond driven, the downward spiral, astrocreep, nola, in and around that 93-94-95 zone was just so good for new releases coming out.
The Blackening is in my top ten of all time. I liked Locust, but did not buy the last two. I’ll give this a chance
Necrotic Nick- I'd say this is closer to Unto the Locust than The Blackening if that helps.
Easily my favorite album they've done since the blackening.
This is my favorite album of 2022. Not joking.
Necrotic Nick- It might not be my favorite of 2022 but Robb did right a pretty damn good record this time.
Man, Machine Head have the chops and ability to be something truly great. Always have. I just wish they (he) would not be so embarrassing in all aspects.
loved the spaceballs reference
I was super into Machinehead for their first 5 albums, I even loved Supercharger when it came out, then I felt like I couldn't relate to that type of lyrics anymore. But I recently got their first 6 albums again, just for nostalgia. The Burning Red still holds up to me, but Supercharger didn't age as well. I love the interaction Robb has had on social with the fans through covid. I may pick this up someday
Necrotic Nick- I was huge into the band up until Supercharger. That album really put me off but Through the Ashes of Empires really got me back into them again. I still go back to this band periodically but it's the older stuff that really still resonates with me. This was good though and it's definitely the right track for Machine Head to be on after the last one.
I has listened to a lot of various heavy Metal music in my life and what i like is a band that changes their music play style so a band never gets bored out of playing same song ord text on a repeat for example " My Hands Are Empty " is for me a hit song because i has listened to all Machine Head albums and this my hands are empty is something i never heard with Machine Head before on any of their previous albums so that song my hands are empty is defenetly a hit song and i listen to a lot of various heavy Metal music so i know when i hear a song played and singed.
I think Robb was going for the live reaction to get crowds to sing along to the chants for all middle tracks of the album. Those are live songs IMO Yeah I agree that Rotten is old school Machine Head right there. I look forward to seeing them live again. Great comeback CD
Necrotic Nick- That was my thoughts as well but I still just didn't care for it. It really fall short of making the song more epic or anthemic in my book. Rotten gave me some serious Burn My Eyes and The More Things Change vibes though. That brought me back. I may go see them on tour depending on who they tour with.
Light years ahead of Catharsis which I have listened to once and never again. I agree with the 4 out of 5 rating...Good return to form for Machine Head.
Necrotic Nick- I mean, when you're at rock bottom (musically) there's only one way to go lol. Yeah, this is almost good enough to erase the damage done by Catharsis. Welcome back, Machine Head.
Seen Rob with Vio- Lence in 1988, and again in Machinehead in 1995. I liked the 1988 concert more.
Necrotic Nick- I saw Machine Head a ton of times but I never got to see Vio-Lence. I'll get my chance though I hope.
That Jesus Wept t shirt is sick by the way! Love that logo design \m/
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! That EP is so fucking good.
Great review! My favourite also Burn My Eyes ..Definitely there best since The Blackening..Vogg made a welcome well needed input 🤘🏼
Necrotic Nick- Thanks! Burn My Eyes still rips to this day. I think this one is more on par with Bloodstone and Diamonds. I think it's good but there's a lot unnecessary stuff on here kinda holding it back. Still, a vast improvement from the last one though.
Another excellent review guys! Burn my eyes and The more things change were important in my life back in the mid to late 90s when I got into metal. Sad that Rob seems to want to create radio friendly dross now and then. Still I'm really glad he created a good album this time. 4 out of 5 for me.
Oooo yeah because I hear Machine Head on the radio regularly!!
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I love those first two but Robb did have a habit of jumping on trends and while I don't think it was "radio metal" he was making it certainly didn't do much for me. This is definitely him getting back on track though.
I try to forget about Catfartpiss. Looking forward to this new one singles and ep have been great so far.
Necrotic Nick- I am officially calling that album "CatFartPiss" from now on lol.
love this record from the starting it just draws you in and then it all falls into place. like almost a solid anchor plunge into the ocean solid \m/ Peace and metal!
Can't wait to give it a listen machinehead helped me get into metal when I was starting off didn't even know about that bonus track can't wait to listen to this thing
Necrotic Nick- They're definitely back on track with this one.
@@thrallsofmetal listened to it last night what a killer comeback holy shit
I listened to the album the first time on headphones lying in bed in the dark and it really grabbed me. Next listen in the car driving and it had a big impact. My third listen was on my home system and with a big sub rounding out the power this album just kicked ass. I'm a fan and I actually liked the middle section of the album.
I jammed this album this morning and based on the singles, I figured it would be better than the last steamy pile of crap, and sure enough it’s much better. Got to love a redemption story. 🤘
Necrotic Nick- At bare minimum, I figured it would at least be better than Catharsis and while I love redemption stories I think Machine Head has too many of them already. That being said, I do like that they got back on track.
Great Spaceball quote. Top 10 comedy of all time.
Awesome Snapcase reference. Progression through Unlearning is a top 10 90s album.
As far as MachineHead, I never got into anything after Burn my Eyes.
Necrotic Nick- Spaceballs will always get love on this channel and Snapcase was one of my favorite Victory Records bands ever for me. Honestly, there's a lot of killer Machine Head albums... but there are some duds so listen carefully.
The bonus track extroxeption was a tune Rob did for drumception with Will Putney strange it is on here. I wonder if they had to change up the drums or even get Will's permission? Killer track regardless i liked it a lot when i first heard it that batch of drumception songs were all good Loomis did a killer one too.
Necrotic Nick- Wow. I didn't even know about that. I'm guessing he was super proud of it and wanted to include it. It definitely rips and I'd love to hear more of that on the next one.
Ill check er out. Was never really a big machine head fan
First two times with this album and I thought it's boring garbage. But I give it a chance because overall it's Machine Head and now I'm starting to love it, Sound is amazing strong with great clean drums. Only thing I'm not a fan of are intros. Good LP.
I've never been into this band. I bought Burn my Eyes cd in high school and loved it but never really followed them after that. The band he was in previous "Vio-lence" kick ass!!
Necrotic Nick- I got into Vio-Lence much later but I stuck with Machine Head through all the twists and turns just because those first 2 albums made me such a giant fan.
I had semi-decent expectations going into it, and have listened to the album three times since last night. It’s probably Robb’s best effort since The Blackening. Really surprised how good this is.
Necrotic Nick- The EP last year helped raise my expectations a bit but there was still a hesitant part of me overall. This calmed me down from thinking we could get left over Catharsis vibes and feels like a good reestablishing act from the band.
who doesn’t love a good comeback story. Robb is an extremely underrated guitarist, but his songwriting is hit and miss. happy to say this was a hit! he’s always capable of doing it, but you just never know what he’s feeling from album to album.
Necrotic Nick- I love a good comeback story but I think Robb has had a bit too many over the years. He just needs to comeback and stay away from cringy ideas for a minute and just focus on putting out the best music he can.
@@thrallsofmetal agreed. sometimes it feels like he mails them in. Catharsis has one song I don’t mind (heavy lies the crown) but the rest, nah. It’s almost as if he released that to tick it off the contract, and knew he had to put out another good one this time. The talent is there, but it’s as if he only puts in the effort when he has to. Kinda like a footballer player during a contract year
Been a fan of this band since Burn my Eyes. They were waaaaay ahead of the curve compared to most American metal bands. Burn my eyes had a huge influence on me. Heavy heavy af!
Great review, and really like the balance of the three opinions. You guys riff off each other very well. Consider me subscribed!
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Welcome aboard!
I saw Machine Head start their set at Mayhem Festival 2013 but had to miss the remainder of their set AND Children of Bodom's entire set as I had to move to the main stage area to see Amon Amarth, Mastodon, Five Finger Death Punch and Rob Zombie, who headlined! That would've been the only time I got to see Children of Bodom!
Necrotic Nick- I've had the pleasure of seeing them about 5 times. Really solid live band.
Cool! Will get it....I am a fan of Burn my eyes The more things The Blackening And Locust they almost lost me forever due to that last bomb Catharsis???
Yes it does take awhile to get going. MH has always had a bit of loooooooong buildups and it can be annoying at times. Still a few corney lines here and there and over the top harmonic sing-a-longs. But overall some really good stuff and as much as I wanted to hate on it as I think that's been the fun thing to do of late on MH, I have to say it's damn good.
Necrotic Nick- Honestly, this was pretty solid. I do have some gripes about the cheesy platitudes on here but the riffs to the talking for the most part and Robb brought it on this one. It's a pretty good return to form. Here's to hoping there's never another low like Catharsis.
Better than Catharsis lol, although that’s not a very tall task. Pretty good album but kinda meh in the second half. Although Arrows is a fantastic closer. Just a classic Machine Head ballad closer. I’d probably give it a 3.5/5, maybe 4/5.
What is a good starting point to dive into MHs catalogue? I know at one point in their career did they have a lil stint of some NU metal albums. But the rest are mostly groove laden?
Heavy Pantera influence in those earlier Albums
@@Nall412 Definitely The Blackening. That one is hailed as their best album. Burn My Eyes is the second best in my opinion, that’s their debut album. Both are groove/thrash masterpieces
Necrotic Nick- They could have released a 40 min album of silence and it would have been better than Catharsis. This was pretty good though and it's just good to hear them back on track.
Would you believe I've never heard this band until this review? After playing two tracks I bought Burn My Eyes. I really blew it dismissing them as nu metal.
Ah man enjoy! You’ll hit a couple rocks in the road, but you’ll find more diamonds than rocks
Necrotic Nick- Those first 2 albums are absolutely crushing. Burn My Eyes alone I would say is a 90's metal classic. The did go nu metal later but they got back to what they do well later.
You guys should add a RUclips or Bandcamp link in the description to albums you review.
Necrotic Nick- I usually save all the links for collection updates and stuff where we're talking about multiple artists. This being a more popular band I think the tracks are much easier to find.
Awesome review as always! I actually got into MH during their nu metal phase. I was 16 or whatever and deep into all that shit, and MH quickly became my favourite band of them all. The Burning Red and Supercharger too. Don't listen to those much these days lol....... But I've been looking forward to this new album. Moreso now ;)
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I was into them from the first 2 and, while I liked The Burning Red, Supercharger really put me off. I'm not much of a nu metal fan outside of a few bands here and there but I still like the Machine Head that clings to their older sound and this definitely has a lot of that on here.
My Hands are Empty is one of my fav Machine Head songs in a very long time. Exteroception is a fucking banger, would have been a nice interlude or something.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, I still can't really get into My Hands are Empty but Exteroception is fucking awesome. I'd love to hear that style come out more on the next one.
I also want all their songs to end as Davidian!
Necrotic Nick- That breakdown is still legendary
The album ends with arguably the best song MACHINE HEAD has ever written: 'Arrøws In Wørds Frøm The Sky', which is neither more nor less the grandiose, but emotionally visceral, climax of the band's best and fiercest album of 30 years.
Being a perennial lifeforce in the Heavy Metal scene, MACHINE HEAD continues its exciting evolution without ever losing the furious Old School spirit or its underground roots.
I'm definitely picking this one up. Really have liked what I've heard so far. Welcome back MH!
Necrotic Nick- This is the direction they need to head in. It's not perfect but the energy and the focus has returned in the band.
You never quite know what you'll get with a new MH album, except that it'll be different.
The riffs are so aggressive, Robs voice is still on point after 30yrs, his melodic tones here are hypnotic. With every listen I love it more and more
Necrotic Nick- After releasing legendary duds like Supercharger and Catharsis I'm admittedly hesitant about buying new Machine Head albums but this was a pleasant surprise. It's not quite on the level of The Blackening or Burn My Eyes but this is a solid album for sure.
Hey dudes, pretty stoked with this new material! Some bangers on here and
Great review as always!
Marshal, down in South Africa - Johannesburg. 🤘🏼
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! This was pretty good. This definitely restores some faith in the band. Cheers from Ohio, man!
Just got my copy!
Necrotic Nick- Still waiting to get mine.
I was definitely worried about this new album after the disaster that was "Catharsis". "Of Kingdom and Crown" is actually pretty cool, although I don't like "My Hands are Empty" and "No Gods No Masters". That Whoa-Oh crap is awful. I'm more into extreme metal now, but nice to see Machine Head still cranking out some great riffs.
Necrotic Nick- I was definitely apprehensive after the last one but the EP last year did settle some of my nerves. This was pretty solid overall. It's still far from where I think they should be and there's definitely elements I don't care for at all, but this sounds like they're back to getting focused again.
The SUPERSTAR in the middle, wearing the sunglasses inside again. Lol 😁. This new MH album definitely sounds like a banger. I want to get it.
Necrotic Nick- Mostly just covering up the dark circles under my eyes lol. Yeah, this one is pretty good. It definitely sounds more like the Machine Head I got into versus that last dud.
My top MH albums are:
1- The Blackening
2- Burn My Eyes
3- Unto The Locust
4- Bloodstone And Diamonds
5- The More Things Change
6- Through The Ashes Of Empires
7- Of Kingdom And Crown
8- The Burning Red
9- Supercharger
10- Catharsis
This new album was good. It was just... fine.
Necrotic Nick- I liked it but I still have some issues with it. This is the right direction for the band to be going in versus the last album.
@@thrallsofmetal Yeeeeep, that's for sure!
Strong contender for their strongest album yet. It's at least a top 3 record by them
Necrotic Nick- Man, that a hard call to make for me. I do think it's good but but I can think of more than 3 that really stand above this one.
Ah, I kind of disagree with you. Or I just like the album much more than you do 😄 The band seems driven, focused, seems to have found purpose and something to say (they seemed to be looking for that since The Blackening). The new one is a total banger, nothing is overdone or out of place, and there's a lot of variation, great songwriting, great standout moments... everything that I look for in an album. If the 16 year old me that heard Burn My Eyes and was hooked forever heard this new one back then, I would have loved it just as much. Super glad Machine Head are at it again. Looking forward to see them on tour!
Necrotic Nick- I still think this is good but I think there was stuff that really wasn't needed. They do sound tighter and more focused but lyrically it's still platitude hell and the "Whoa Ohs" on the album really get annoying. There's definitely some fat to cut off this but overall this is a solid return to form. I don't think it's quite The Blackening or Burn My Eyes levels of greatness but it is good and it's the direction I'm glad they're heading back in.
It's super cool you take time to reply to comments. Cheers!
Cool review guys, best machine head album since The Blackening imo.
What do you think of the new Bloodbath singles? You excited for their new album?
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I think this one is at least on part with Bloodstone and Diamonds which was pretty decent. Still, a fuckton better than Catharsis. Loving the new Bloodbath singles and I can't wait to review it.
@@thrallsofmetal yeah thats fair honestly, I've preordered the new Bloodbath cd along with the tshirt and patch, do you think you'll do that or just go for the cd since your a collector? And do you think miller will pick up the vinyl?
in my opinion is quite good album, new is getting there, good review stay brutal
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man!
I’ve heard some of the album yesterday, as of right now I dig it. I don’t know if I’ll say it’s a GREAT album. But it’s definitely far superior than Catharsis. I remember not liking anything on that clunker
This is random, where'd John get that Nile hat?
Necrotic Nick- I think it was on Hell Headbanger's distro awhile ago but I'm not entirely sure.
Great fucking review gentlemen! Planning on jamming this tomorrow at work. You guys are always so insightful and TRVE. If every song of theirs could be like Davidian we'd all be pigs in shit.
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Dude, that breakdown at the end of Davidian is still one of the greatest breakdowns in the fucking history of breakdowns lol. I was apprehensive about this one but it was pretty solid so it's just good hear them get back on track after the shitshow that was Catharsis.
@@thrallsofmetal Catharsis was fucking terrible!
Fantastic review guys!
Necrotic Nick- Thank you so much!
Machine Head have got to be the most erratic metal band ever lol...Some albums are awesome(Burn My Eyes,The More Things Change,Through The Ashes Of Empires,The Blackening)and some are fucking awful(The Burning Red,Supercharger and Catharsis) the others are somewhere in between.From what I've heard from this one it's sounds promising tho,so I might give it a shot.Having Vogg on guitar is definitely a plus for me,he's a fucking riff machine!...Good review again guys,a pleasure as always!
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! Yeah, this band has a history of toying with my emotions over the years from what you've just pointed out. The triumphs are killer but man, when they shit the bed they shit the whole house. Credit where credit is due though, they got back on track and this new line up is pretty damn good. Vogg definitely brings a heavier edge to some of these songs too.
Ha I went to your favorite store in Baltimore, Soundgarden to see if they had the cd and they didn’t yet. I haven’t been to that store since 2017. But holy shit they got so many vinyls there!
Necrotic Nick- Dude, that store is fucking loaded. I found so much shit there while we were in town. I'll probably hit it up again when I go back in 2024 for MDF.
@@thrallsofmetal yeah it absolutely killer but I remember the days when they had way more metal cds. Now the vinyl is back!
Although I'm a big fan of more "extreme" metal, I have to admit that I FUCKING LOVE MACHINE HEAD! Catharsis was a juvenile piece of shit, but when Robb gets it right, he's fucking legendary! I can't wait to actually buy this CD. It's so amazing.
Necrotic Nick- Same here, man. They still scratch a particular itch for me. While they have written some colossal duds this is definitely a return to form for me. Robb needs to stay on this course though. I don't think I could take another Catharsis or Supercharger in their catalog lol.
love this album
Necrotic Nick- It's pretty damn good. I like that they got back on track.
Big MH fan, I heard a few tracks from this and liked, not loved them. Of course I'll buy it and see with repeated listens.
Since 94 MH has yet to top Burn My Eyes, that's a perfect album.
Nick, I can tell your 3.5 voice, Thought, "Nick's gonna give it 3.5 stars. Likes it, doesn't love it"
Which is not bad considering the dumpster fire Catharsis was.
I'll listen to it, give it a fair shot and rate it.
Good reviews, guys.
Nick that Chinese finger trap joke was funny. Made me a lil uncomfortable, but I laughed out loud.
Good one.
Necrotic Nick- Thanks, man! I've been a fan since the start as well and I really do like this one but there's still some bloat on it that needs to be cut out or down substantially. There's more I liked about this one than I disliked for sure. Yeah, I had to pepper in a weird joke just to throw them off. I can't have them get too comfortable lol.
I drew their logo all over my college bag n books. Those first 2 albums were fuckin awesome. Saw them on the Burning Red tour. SuperCharger had a couple of good songs but their next 3 were fantastic again. Then they've dropped off again for me. Glad to here this new one is a return to form somewhat. Defo gonna check it out.
Chinese finger trap 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Necrotic Nick- Dude, I think I drew their logo on a pair of jeans I wore in high school lol. I've been a fan since I was a teen and while their misfires are pretty legendary they're generally good at course correction. This one is pretty good. It still has it's issues but this is more along the lines of what I know Machine Head is capable of. Yeah, I've gotta keep the guys on their toes with some of the humor lol.
I heard a clip today of a no gods no masters and not a fan… the chorus was Rob Flynn bellowing “WHOOA WHOAA WHOAAAAAAAA” Rob Flynn should NEVER “whoa” this ain’t fucking Pennywise
Necrotic Nick- I'm not a fan of a single "Whoa" or "Ohh" on this album to be honest. That all could have be cut out in opinion. However, the riffs and the energy of this album do make up for it.
@@thrallsofmetal I’ll have to give it a shot I suppose. I’m not much of a groove guy. Haven’t been a machine head fan since I was in high school (when the blackening came out) I still like Burn My Eyes a little tho 🤘🏻
Thank you! A couple nasty reviews and just straight up disrespect for Machine Heads whole career from other RUclipsrs just pissed me the fuck off. This album slays
Necrotic Nick- I can always see where this band may be a bit divisive but outside of some seriously terrible albums I really still dig this band and they had a huge impact on my musical tastes in the 90's. This is a good album and it's put them back on course which is the most important thing to me.
Do you guys listen to limp bizket they had a new album out
Wow
Necrotic Nick- I really try not to these days.
21:56 I cried laughing!! 😂 great album 4 for me 🤘
Necrotic Nick- I've got to keep them on their toes with weird shit every now and then lol.
24 minutes on machine head?
Necrotic Nick- and 18 seconds too.
@@thrallsofmetal lol
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With Machine Head, I kinda liked Burn My Eyes a little bit back then. When I heard The More Things Change, I thought it was disappointing. I jumped off with The Burning Red, and then Supercharger was super cringe. I have sparingly checked out some songs here and there, but nothing has truly interested me, including stuff on The Blackening and Unto the Locust. I've just accepted the fact that you can't love everything in the world, and I just don't like Machine Head very much.
Necrotic Nick- Enjoyed the first 2 a lot and even though I was into nu metal at the time The Burning Red was bit difficult for me to process since they really when all in on that sound. Supercharger was flat out awful but then the next 3 were really good and then there was a bit of drop off once again. I do love this band but there seems to be a cycle of giant peak and massive valleys of suck with them. I do think this one is really good but they could only go up after the cringe factory that was Catharsis.
@@thrallsofmetal Yeah for sure. If it's reminiscent of Burn My Eyes, could be kinda interested in it. Now in all fairness, I have never sat down and really given the Blackening and Unto the Locust a serious chance, but everyone who is a Machine Head swears by those albums. Maybe I'll give them a chance in the future someday. Never say never.
Actually, atm, Machine Head's Burn My Eyes would be an example for me if I had to make a list of bands where I only like one of their albums. Cause it was enjoyable for me at one point, but it's been years since I last jammed it.
Robb and Max are like bulls in a china shop when it comes to poetry. 😁
Necrotic Nick- Yeah... but they do got riffs.
@@thrallsofmetal not entirely convinced on that. Now that Mark Rizzo left the Cavalera projects, the music is visibly less hooky and interesting. last 2 cavalera conspiracy records were rather meh, so is the latest Soulfly for me. Max had good catchy music when he did collaborations with other artists mostly. I don't even want to start with Machine Head. I used to love Through the ashes of empires back in my 20s. Nowadays I can't stand Robbs vocals. I'm with Shredlord on this.
I think you touch a little on why I haven't warmed to Machine Head or at least followed them with passion... It's Rob Flynn and his grip on the music, like, I think the band would really, really benefit from being a "band", jamming and making music together. Nobody seems to have the balls to just say "Rob- that's a fucking dumb dumb dumb idea!". I think the last couple of good records, there was still a lot of meh, where a little band jam would give so much more. Plus, I really didn't like the way he fucked over the rest of the band and rehired.. it's his band, he can do what he wants, but it came across really a bit shitty.. something you associate with Mustaine more haha.. still, in balance, he did call out Anselmo on his bullying and racism. I will probably give this a listen or two, but they are a long way away from me parting money for releases, as I'd rather spend it on smaller, better bands that are really making great records. Can't take anything away from Machine Head live though- still a great show, especially on a festival stage. Totally gets the crowd going!
Necrotic Nick- I have issues with him as well. While it is essentially his band bringing in solid musicians who know how to write and could help with it and not using their talents doesn't make much sense to me. The comparisons to Mustaine are pretty spot on in that regard up until now since even Mustaine loosened the reigns a bit and like Dirk and Kiko write more material. Surrounding yourself with sycophants never helps either. Much like Mustaine though when Robb is on, he's really on. I think this was a solid effort and it at least puts some distance between that giant catastrophe that was Catharsis and the current direction. Maybe Robb learned a bit of humility over the years too. We'll see.
@@thrallsofmetal amen to all that Nick! I have listened to about 10 seconds.. maybe less.. of Catharsis .. instant nope. As for Megadeth, I'm actually excited to hear what's coming from them now. The lead singles have been pretty good. My issues you with Mustaine have always been his voice and his attitude to others. He's been a total dick to other bands in his career, getting them kicked off tours and shows because he didn't like "their attitude" or they disrespected them. Hopefully he's mellowed a bit and realised he's been a dick.. doubt it though. Still, me and my bud are picking up Bloodstock tickets next two weeks and they're closing out the weekend, which I'm sure will be epic. It'll be the first time I've seen Megadeth live since 1988! When they were second on the bill for Monsters of Rock in Donnington when Maiden headlined and Guns N Roses destroyed the entire place.
I too just shit it when they announce another record release. The Blackening was the last Machine Head LP that I got on release. I liken them to that one friend that you were really good mates with until they shit on you.. then a couple of years later they redeem themselves and you remember the good times and then they shit on you again.. now it's like, they're on the scene again and the good times are still there with added edge.. but I'll take it one LP at a time now.. I still fucking hate their cover of Message in a Bottle to this day!!! Fucking awful recording.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, my relationship with this band's music has been an up and down thing for years as well. When they're on they're killing it and when they're off it just plain sucks and it's not even worth defending. I'm hoping they're done with writing terrible albums but you never know.
@@thrallsofmetal Machine Head LPs were more or less getting to the pint when you question the minds of the people releasing that shit on their labels! At this point I'd be only offering Flynn an album contract per actual record.. and I'd want to hear it first as well!
I feel like if this was put out by a different band it would have a better overall rating, the name Machine Head doesn't quite fit this whenever I listen to they're early albums
Necrotic Nick- Honestly, I might still have the same issues unless that different band had better lyrics. That's kinda always been an issue for me with Robb but this one definitely feels bloated too. Trim some of the fat, ditch the "whoa and ohhh" stuff and I think this album is even better.
This album would have been a great in between The Blackening and Bloodstone. Definitely a step up from everything else in the past eleven years. This album reminded me of why I fell into Groove Metal back in the 90’s! Impactful stuff!
Necrotic Nick- This is pretty much a return to form for them for sure. I think it's at least on par with Bloodstone and Diamonds but it's not quite as good as The Blackening or Unto the Locust in my opinion. The important thing though is I think this gets them out of the rut they created with Catharsis and shows that they still have what made people fans in the first place.
I don't find as shitty as C(rap)atharsis but damn those cringy lyrics from Robb, At least the latest 5FDP album had me in stitches. Maybe trim most of the long song by half and you will get a decent offering.
Necrotic Nick- I don't think those will ever improve unless he lets someone else write them for him unfortunately. I don't think that will happen but I am glad to hear that Machine Head is back on track after such a legendarily bad album.
Felt so forced . Vogg should just take over the band. Wasn't a fan of robs voice at all but voggs riffing rubbed off on the band.
Spaceballs
Necrotic Nick- There's always room for a Spaceballs reference lol.
@@thrallsofmetal I've lost the bleeps the sweeps and the creeps
The next album will be emo dance core mixed with slam poetry. Just can’t get into this guy he’s the definition of a poser & his vocals are like nails on a chalkboard to me. Plus the politics? Hard pass. But if people like it go for it. I’m awaiting the new Dark Angel if it ever happens in this lifetime
Necrotic Nick- I'm hoping his "experimental streak" has ended and he'll just get back to what he does best. I don't think he's a poser since he's got a ton of thrash cred but man did he ever trend hop there for awhile which I didn't like. Politically, I don't have really any issues with what he says but rather how he says it. He still sounds like an angry teenager so it all feels very surface level. Misery Index says a lot of same stuff in their lyrics but it's way more focused, intelligent and intense. I'm still hopeful that there will be a new Dark Angel. I figured it would have happened sooner though with Gene leaving Testament. We'll just have to wait and see.
@@thrallsofmetal I hear you. I just think he sucks & is an egotistical leftist prick. He doesn’t understand people have the right to disagree & have different views. The music
is ok he’s had good players it’s just as soon as he sings I’m out! His voice grates on my soul! Lol
Maybe one shit album
Necrotic Nick- I mean... Catharsis and Supercharger are pretty bad though.
@@thrallsofmetal Supercharger is not that bad of an album some good songs on there Bulldozer and Supercharger. As for Catharsis I can't listen to it from beginning to end because makes me upset 😫
MH career moves in a predictable wave that goes like this: release absolute banger (burn my eyes). Follow this up with worsening, though still passable releases (TMTC, burning red) until finally, they absolutely shit the bed in apocalyptic fashion (supercharger). But then, behind a steaming mountain of bullshit, hope! An imperfect but certainly much improved release (ashes of empire) surfaces followed by another absolute solid gold classic (blackening). The cycle begins anew: locust (good, but not as good) to bloodstones (has it’s moments, but carries serious flaws) To catharsis (holy Jesus kill it with fire). This new one is a definite step in the right direction; got some filler but the high points blow catharsis out the fucking water.
If my theory is right, the next MH album should be the type of shit the gods of war think about to get erections.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, that honestly is pretty much it. I'd love for him to get out of this cycle but I can't imagine shit getting much worse than Supercharger and Catharsis honestly. While he is the ringleader in Machine Head he needs to listen to his bandmates more. If the pattern holds true then I'm really looking forward to the next one though.