The Blackening
Machine Head · 2007
61 min · 8 tracks · thrash metal · alternative metal · groove metal
A relentless barrage of thrash and groove metal, blending aggression with melodic intricacies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- relentless aggression throughout listening cathartic release in the finale melodic intricacies amidst heaviness
- Context
- Released in 2007, The Blackening was Machine Head's sixth studio album and marked a significant return to form after their 2003 release, Through the Ashes of Empires. This album showcased the band's evolution and reaffirmed their place in the metal scene, highlighting a masterful blend of aggression and melody that resonated with both fans and critics alike.
- If you like
- thrash metal, alternative metal, groove metal
The Blackening is an album by Machine Head, released in 2007. A relentless barrage of thrash and groove metal, blending aggression with melodic intricacies. The Blackening debuted at number 54 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for 'Aesthetics of Hate'. Its combination of complex songwriting and heavy themes solidified Machine Head's influence within the modern metal genre, inspiring many contemporary bands. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Blackening sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash and groove metal, blending aggression with melodic intricacies. Rooted in thrash metal and alternative metal.
What makes The Blackening by Machine Head notable?
The Blackening debuted at number 54 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for 'Aesthetics of Hate'. Its combination of complex songwriting and heavy themes solidified Machine Head's influence within the modern metal genre, inspiring many contemporary bands. Released in 2007, The Blackening was Machine Head's sixth studio album and marked a significant return to form after their 2003 release, Through the Ashes of Empires. This album showcased the band's evolution and reaffirmed their place in the metal scene, highlighting a masterful blend of aggression and melody that resonated with both fans and critics alike.
Who is The Blackening for?
The Blackening works well if you're into relentless aggression throughout listening, cathartic release in the finale and melodic intricacies amidst heaviness.
How many songs are on The Blackening?
The Blackening has 8 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Clenching the Fists of Dissent Standout 10:36
- 2 Beautiful Mourning 4:46
- 3 Aesthetics of Hate Standout 6:30
- 4 Now I Lay Thee Down 5:34
- 5 Slanderous 5:16
- 6 Halo Standout 9:03
- 7 Wolves 9:01
- 8 A Farewell to Arms 10:12
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
61 min 2 sec
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