Machine Head: The Blackening
Much anticipated and hyped, this latest release from Machine Head sees them truly returning to their original thrash metal sound of their debut Burn My Eyes. During the 90s Machine Head got all trendy and drifted into nu-metal losing quite a few fans and sales all the same. Clearly a band that see old Metallica and Megadeth as their template; Machine Head have even recorded an ode in the form of a cover of "Battery".
While the new Trivium is Metallica's album that should have followed the Black Album, this is the Metallica album if they had never drifted into more progish metal. With corkers likes "Wolves" and "Aesthetics of Hate" the band are clearly trying to tap into the thrash metal revival. Now I have to admit that I don't necessarily see why this album has been getting such kudos as there are others peddling a similar fare with a bit more originality. However, if you want a solid thrash metal album then you cannot go far wrong with Robb Flynn and company; a good return to their previous form.
David Judson Clemmons & the Fullbliss: Yes, Sir
Not normally my penchant, but this is some rather good alternative tinged rock from an obvious talented artist and band. Melodic and soaring this is the perfect music to get you going in the morning. DJS has eschewed the normal whinge rock that is so prevalent on the indie scene and gone for some quite perky stuff. This is his 10th CD and it includes several videos, including two album tracks and an interview. From the title track to the end you can hear lots of passion, ability, and soul. There is experience and quality that shows, no matter what kind of music you tend to enjoy. I found myself declaring out load "this is really rather good" quite inadvertently.
So there is your lot for this early spring time. All the CD reviews are good, just a few that I recommend more than the others. As always stay safe, rocking and check out live music whenever and where ever you can find it.
Article comments
1 - jerry
good call on the Clutch album. I totally agree.
2 - Chris Beaumont
I need to check out the new Machine Head...