Year of the Dragon
Machine Head · 2000
22 min · 5 tracks · thrash metal · alternative metal · groove metal
A raw and energetic blend of live performance intensity with the band’s signature groove metal sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- live energy from start to
- short bursts of raw intensity
- steady progression through tracks
- engaging sing-along moments
- for high-energy sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek polished studio recordings
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2000, Machine Head released 'Year of the Dragon' as a transitional EP following their critically acclaimed album 'The Burning Red' (1999). This release showcased their continued evolution in sound while also serving as a bridge between studio albums during a tumultuous time in the band's history marked by lineup changes. The EP captures their live energy and offers fans a glimpse into the band's ongoing development.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lamb of God· Pantera· Killswitch Engage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears 4:07
- 2 Desire to Fire (live) 4:39
- 3 The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears (live) 4:09
- 4 From This Day (live) 4:31
- 5 New Resistance (demo) 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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