Of Kingdom And Crown

Undisputed masters of murderous riffs, pugnacious grooves, and ferocious hooks since 1991, Machine Head has long been established as one of the most influential and incendiary bands in the metal world. From genre-expanding triumphs like 1994's debut, "Burn My Eyes," and 1999's "The Burning Red" to the planet-conquering might of 2007's "The Blackening," and the new life injected in 2014's "Bloodstone and Diamonds," Machine Head has carved a singular path across the globe for over three decades with no end in sight. In 2022, Machine Head is back with their most crushing and complete album yet. "ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN" is an hour-long conceptual monolith, rich in color and dynamics but hell-bent on destruction. Set in a futuristic wasteland where the sky is always crimson red, "ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN" tells the tale of two characters faced with incalculable trauma, whose stories become bloodily entwined as the record progresses. Inspired by the Japanese anime series "Attack On Titan," the album explores the concept that there is no "good" or "bad" guy, with both sides believing they are doing the right thing while committing atrocities and evil. The album opener, "SLAUGHTER THE MARTYR," sets the tone for