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Machine Head Drops New Album and Tour Details!

4/4/2025

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Summary

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Get ready, metal fans! Machine Head is set to unleash their eleventh album, "UNATØNED," on April 25, and they've kicked things off with the electrifying single "BØNESCRAPER," complete with a thrilling music video. The band will hit the road for a North American tour on April 5, joined by In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth. Pre-orders are live!

History

Historical Context

Machine Head's upcoming album "UNATØNED" continues the band's evolution since their 1994 debut, "Burn My Eyes." Over the years, they faced criticism for genre shifts, notably during the nu metal trend in the late 1990s. Their resilience reflects a broader trend in metal, where bands adapt to changing musical landscapes while maintaining core identities, similar to Metallica's journey through thrash to mainstream success.

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Story summary

Get ready, metal fans! Machine Head is set to unleash their eleventh album, "UNATØNED," on April 25, and they've kicked things off with the electrifying single "BØNESCRAPER," complete with a thrilling music video. The band will hit the road for a North American tour on April 5, joined by In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth. Pre-orders are live!

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