Forget your pre-conceived notions about MACHINE HEAD! Everyone has them... the SF four-piece has dropped 2 previous sonic bombs on the aggro-world (the critically acclaimed 'BURN MY EYES' and 'THE MORE THINGS CHANGE...') and remained in the spotlight on countless high-profile tours and in all the best hard-music publications over the past five years. However, after providing the blueprint for countless other bands, as well as spawning legions of imitators, MACHINE HEAD felt it was time to turn things around. While you will surely recognize MACHINE HEAD's distinctive melodies and Robert Flynn's striking vocal prowess, there is something truly different about THE BURNING RED - something that promises to take the band to the next level. If you haven't heard 'the buzz' by now, soon you won't be able to escape it...
Something has always been unsettling about MACHINE HEAD's music... the best possible explanation is it's brutal honesty and hard-hitting emotionally-charged nature. Lyrically, the band touches on themes of child abuse, alienation and other controversial subjects. The band has come under fire from critics for dealing with such topics, but they have only done so in an attempt to make something positive out of the negative. The band has been winning over crowds on support slots with the likes of Pantera and Megadeth as well as sharing the Main Stage alongside bands like Marilyn Manson, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath on Ozzfest 1997. MACHINE HEAD's live show is the stuff of legend, striking a primal resounding chord with the kids, their popularity having been built, brick-by-brick on the touring groundwork they have laid over the years.
MACHINE HEAD has never been content with sitting back and following trends.
They have been leaders in what we all now call Aggro-Rock since their inception
in 1992. The past 7 years have been a steady climb toward achieving their goals
of success. With THE BURNING RED, the band is set to claim what is rightfully
theirs.
One thing is certain for MACHINE HEAD, the future looks exciting...
