Burn My Eyes is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Machine… Read Full Bio ↴Burn My Eyes is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Machine Head, released in 1994 through Roadrunner Records. The album's themes generally tie into the social disorder and corresponding inner tension that the band was exposed to in their native Oakland, California, reflected in Robb Flynn's lyrics. The album shipped over 400,000 copies worldwide, becoming Roadrunner Records's best selling debut album.
The songs make references to some certain well-publicized controversies, such as the 1992 Los Angeles Riots (heard in dialogue on "Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies") and the Waco Siege of 1993 ("Davidian"). Elsewhere, there are tales of physical and mental abuse ("None But My Own", "The Rage To Overcome"), the condemning of profits from religious soliciting ("Death Church"), succumbing to substance abuse ("I'm Your God Now") and aforementioned themes of urban decay, social unrest, rebellion, belligerence, and socio-political commentary.
Stylistically, the album is credited as having bridged the gap between Pantera-style groove and the thrash metal stylings of Slayer's 80's output. Compared to their subsequent releases, it is more raw and aggressive, and the style was resurrected in modified form - the influences of Gothenburg were evident - to on their post-Supercharger output.
The release of this album was followed shortly by numerous tours, which eventually led to drummer Chris Kontos leaving the band, and being replaced after careful consideration by the current drummer Dave McClain.
The album has since became a lasting success. In 1994, it quickly became a Roadrunner Records best seller and was the label's best-selling debut album for a number of years, until the release of Slipknot's 1999 self-titled debut.
The songs make references to some certain well-publicized controversies, such as the 1992 Los Angeles Riots (heard in dialogue on "Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies") and the Waco Siege of 1993 ("Davidian"). Elsewhere, there are tales of physical and mental abuse ("None But My Own", "The Rage To Overcome"), the condemning of profits from religious soliciting ("Death Church"), succumbing to substance abuse ("I'm Your God Now") and aforementioned themes of urban decay, social unrest, rebellion, belligerence, and socio-political commentary.
Stylistically, the album is credited as having bridged the gap between Pantera-style groove and the thrash metal stylings of Slayer's 80's output. Compared to their subsequent releases, it is more raw and aggressive, and the style was resurrected in modified form - the influences of Gothenburg were evident - to on their post-Supercharger output.
The release of this album was followed shortly by numerous tours, which eventually led to drummer Chris Kontos leaving the band, and being replaced after careful consideration by the current drummer Dave McClain.
The album has since became a lasting success. In 1994, it quickly became a Roadrunner Records best seller and was the label's best-selling debut album for a number of years, until the release of Slipknot's 1999 self-titled debut.
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Burn My Eyes
Machine Head Lyrics
A Nation On Fire Well I see, I feel On my way You close your eyes,…
A Thousand Lies What is a man that stays true to the game But…
Block Hate breeds hate my eyes they have seen The decimation of…
Blood For Blood I bite the hand 'cause this hands feeds off me Devoid…
Davidian Blind man ask me forgiveness I won't deny myself Disrespect …
Death Church Well I look at justice in a different light I been…
I'm Your God Now So pain told you to take her Well I learned to…
None But My Own I am only nothing, I am only this I am just…
Old I am the man that defends all things profane 6000 years…
Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies (Instrumental)…
The Rage to Overcome This world does not want me This world does not care And…