Machine Head The Blackening CD Album

Machine Head – The Blackening
Label: Roadrunner Records – RR 8016-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 2007
Genre: Rock
Style: Thrash

Description
Machine Head’s critically acclaimed 2007 album The Blackening is a towering slab of modern thrash, blending technical precision with raw emotional power. Produced by Robb Flynn and mixed by Colin Richardson, this release marked a creative peak for the band, featuring expansive compositions, politically charged lyrics, and blistering guitar work. Includes the Grammy-nominated single “Aesthetics of Hate” and fan favourites like “Halo” and “Now I Lay Thee Down”. Widely regarded as one of the defining metal albums of the 2000s.

Track Listing

1. Clenching the Fists of Dissent
2. Beautiful Mourning
3. Aesthetics of Hate
4. Now I Lay Thee Down
5. Slanderous
6. Halo
7. Wolves
8. A Farewell to Arms

Features
– Original 2007 European CD edition
– Produced by Robb Flynn, mixed by Colin Richardson
– Includes “Aesthetics of Hate”, “Halo”, “Now I Lay Thee Down”
– Grammy-nominated thrash metal landmark