Into the Night World cover

Released 10 years ago

Into the Night World

Machinae Supremacy · 2016

39 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal

A vibrant fusion of chiptune-infused melodies and powerful metal riffs creates an exhilarating sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Into the Night World — The title track encapsulates the album's adventurous spirit with soaring melodies and driving rhythms, making it a quintessential representation of their sound.
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    My Dragons Will Decimate — This track showcases the band's signature mix of chiptune elements and heavy guitar work, perfectly illustrating their genre-blending approach.
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    Stars Had to Die So That You Could Live — With its emotional depth and intricate arrangement, this song highlights Machinae Supremacy's lyrical storytelling ability while maintaining high energy throughout.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic compositions and a unique blend of chiptune and metal, appealing to fans of both genres.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid chiptune melodies layered over heavy guitar riffs, setting a dynamic tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, moving from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic interludes, creating contrast within the songs.
  • The use of electronic elements is consistent throughout, with synthesized sounds blending seamlessly into the metal instrumentation.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • exhilarating digital fantasy vibes
  • short bursts of energetic tracks
  • adventurous soundscapes for gaming
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • nostalgic chiptune influences

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced reflective listening
  • monotonous or repetitive structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 16, 2016, Into the Night World is Machinae Supremacy's fifth studio album, following their previous release, Phantom Shadow. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique blend of alternative metal and chiptune, becoming known for their innovative sound that draws from both gaming culture and metal music traditions.
Stylistic neighbors
Sabaton· DragonForce· Celldweller

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Dragons Will Decimate 3:47
  • 2 Into the Night World 3:21
  • 3 Twe27ySeven 4:17
  • 4 Remember Me 5:41
  • 5 Space Boat 3:32
  • 6 Stars Had to Die So That You Could Live 3:33
  • 7 Beast Engine 4:50
  • 8 Dream Sequence 3:27
  • 9 Sid Metal Legacy 2:38
  • 10 The Last March of the Undead 4:49

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