Name: Bloodstone & Diamonds
Brand: Machine Head

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Default:19

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Rough Trade

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Limited edition

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Extended format

Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2014-11-07

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Catalogue number

NB3322-2

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727361332228

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Machine Head

Label EU

Nuclear Blast

Genre EU

Metal

Nuclear Blast is a German independent label that specializes in metal and related music styles. Founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger, the label has become a prominent force in the metal industry. With their headquarters located in Donzdorf, Germany, Nuclear Blast Europe serves as a label, mailorder service, wholesale distributor, fulfillment service, and distribution center for several labels across Europe. In addition to their European presence, Nuclear Blast America operates as a US company with similar business tasks in collaboration with Century Media. They also have a South American branch working alongside Century Media.

A typical Nuclear Blast catalogue number follows the format "NB XXXX-F", where F represents the format of the release. This can vary but generally includes limited first editions (such as Digipak or O-Card) for both CD and DVD (-0), LPs or other vinyl formats (-1), jewelcase CDs or promo CDs/DVDs (-2), video tapes or tapes (-3/-4), box sets or limited mailorder editions with bonus CDs/DVDs (-5), some vinyl 7”s (-7), shape CDs (-8), and picture vinyls (-9). Earlier releases may only have three digits.

With an extensive catalog of metal music and an authoritative presence in the industry, Nuclear Blast continues to be a leading label for fans of heavy music

Machine Head is an American Groove Metal band hailing from Oakland, California. Formed in 1992 by ex-"Vio-Lence" member Robert Flynn, the band has faced numerous line-up changes and struggles with drug abuse throughout their career. Despite initial success with their first album, Machine Head received criticism for "selling out" on subsequent releases. After being dropped by Roadrunner Records in 2002, the band re-signed and enjoyed a stable line-up from 2003-2013. However, in 2018 both Dave McClain and Phil Demmel left the band after touring their album "Catharsis".

In 2019, to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Machine Head embarked on a tour where they performed their debut album "Burn My Eyes" in its entirety. Former members Logan Mader and Chris Kontos joined Robert Flynn and Jared Maceachern for this special occasion. The band also performed other MH songs during the tour with guitarist Wacław Kiełtyka (of Decapitated) and drummer Matt Alston (of Sanctorum).

Notably, Machine Head earned a Grammy Award nomination in 2007 for their album "The Blackening". The current members of the band include Robert Flynn on guitar and vocals since its inception, as well as Jared Maceachern on bass since 2013.

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Undisputed masters of murderous riffs, pugnacious grooves and ferocious hooks since 1991, Machine Head are long 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, 1999’s The Burning Red to the planet-conquering might of 2007’s The Blackening, to the new life injected in 2014’s Bloodstone and Diamonds, Machine Head have carved a singular path across the globe for over three decades now with no end in sight. Whether it be marathon 3 hour live performances, or millions of albums sold worldwide, and accolades both big and small, there aren’t too many “distractions” clouding up the vision of Guitarist/Vocalist/Founder Robb Flynn these days. In 2022, Machine Head are back with their most crushing and complete album yet. Of Kingdown and Crown is an hour-long conceptual monolith, rich in colour and dynamics but hell-bent on destruction. Set in a futuristic wasteland where the sky is always crimson red. Of Kingdom and Crown tells the tale of two characters, both faced with incalculable trauma, whose stories become bloodily entwined as this deep, dark record progresses.

Bloodstone & Diamonds

Music EU