Released 30 years ago
Angry Machines
Dio · 1996
45 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A raw, aggressive fusion of heavy metal riffs and introspective lyrics that captures a tumultuous inner world.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- introspective themes for deep reflection
- mid-tempo flow for casual engagement
- raw energy for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid reflective and slow builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Angry Machines' is Dio's fifth studio album, released in 1996 during a period of reinvention following a hiatus from the mainstream. After the commercial success of 'Strange Highways', this album saw Dio exploring darker themes and a more modern sound, marking a shift in his musical approach amid the changing landscape of heavy metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rainbow· Black Sabbath· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Institutional Man 5:09
- 2 Don't Tell the Kids 4:19
- 3 Black 3:11
- 4 Hunter of the Heart 4:14
- 5 Stay Out of My Mind 7:11
- 6 Big Sister 5:36
- 7 Double Monday 2:56
- 8 Golden Rules 4:54
- 9 Dying in America 4:39
- 10 This Is Your Life 3:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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