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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless aggression throughout listening
- cathartic release in the finale
- melodic intricacies amidst heaviness
- intense focus during long tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone songs
- seek lighthearted, upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lamb of God· Pantera· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clenching the Fists of Dissent 10:36
- 2 Beautiful Mourning 4:46
- 3 Aesthetics of Hate 6:30
- 4 Now I Lay Thee Down 5:34
- 5 Slanderous 5:16
- 6 Halo 9:03
- 7 Wolves 9:01
- 8 A Farewell to Arms 10:12
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