The God Machine cover

The God Machine

Blind Guardian · 2022

51 min · 9 tracks · power metal · speed metal

Epic melodies and intricate arrangements intertwine with powerful vocals, creating a cinematic power metal experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • epic melodies for focused listening
  • immersive experience with intricate arrangements
  • wave-like pacing that captivates attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone track experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 2, 2022, 'The God Machine' is Blind Guardian's twelfth studio album and a follow-up to the acclaimed 'Beyond the Red Mirror.' By this time, the band had solidified their status in the power metal genre and continued to evolve their sound, incorporating more progressive elements while maintaining their trademark storytelling approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Iced Earth· DragonForce

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deliver Us From Evil 5:22
  • 2 Damnation 5:21
  • 3 Secrets of the American Gods 7:29
  • 4 Violent Shadows 4:18
  • 5 Life Beyond the Spheres 6:03
  • 6 Architects of Doom 6:21
  • 7 Let It Be No More 4:49
  • 8 Blood of the Elves 4:38
  • 9 Destiny 6:47

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