Machine Head's first four albums earned the band a growing fan base in Europe, however the band would not have success in their native United States until later releases. The band drew controversy with its fourth album, Supercharger (2001), released three weeks after the September 11 attacks, which resulted in the album's only single, "Crashing Around You", and its music video (which featured burning buildings) being pulled from all media outlets. The band nearly disbanded in 2002 after negotiating off its label Roadrunner Records as a result of the controversy, however the band would eventually re-sign with the label.
Having experimented with elements of groove metal and nu metal in its early releases, Machine Head changed to a more traditional thrash metal sound and longer songs with its sixth album, The Blackening (2007), which drew critical acclaim and was chosen as Album of the Decade by Metal Hammer in 2010; the album's first single, "Aesthetics of Hate", also earned the band its first Grammy Award nomination. The band achieved similar success with its following two albums, Unto the Locust (2011) and Bloodstone & Diamonds (2014), before returning to its nu metal roots with the release of its ninth album, Catharsis (2018).
Machine Head has released nine studio albums, two live albums, one video album, 13 singles and 15 music videos. Four of the band's studio albums have been certified silver in the United Kingdom, and the band's highest peak on the Billboard 200 came with Bloodstone & Diamonds at number 21. To date, the band has sold over three million records worldwide.
Studio albums
Burn My Eyes (1994)
The More Things Change... (1997)
The Burning Red (1999)
Supercharger (2001)
Through the Ashes of Empires (2003)
The Blackening (2007)
Unto the Locust (2011)
Bloodstone & Diamonds (2014)
Catharsis (2018)
Terminus
Machine Head Lyrics
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You have created the world in which you live
How could I have done this?
You were only doing what you believed was right
The truth will set you free
I accept my fate, our souls must be set free
In the song "Terminus" by Machine Head, the lyrics delve into a contemplation of one's actions and the consequences they bring. The singer begins by questioning what they have become, hinting at a sense of realization or remorse. They then shift the focus to the external world, suggesting that it is the result of their own creation. This could be interpreted as a metaphorical critique of society, suggesting that the flaws and problems within it are a reflection of human actions and choices.
The singer further expresses a sense of guilt and the difficulty they face in forgiving themselves for whatever actions they have taken. However, they find solace in the idea that truth has the power to liberate. This suggests that by facing the truth and accepting responsibility for their actions, they can find a sense of peace and freedom, even if it means accepting their fate. The concluding line speaks to an acceptance of the consequences and a willingness to let go of the burdens of the soul.
Overall, "Terminus" can be seen as a reflection on personal accountability, the impact of our choices on the world we inhabit, and the power of truth and acceptance in finding redemption.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robb Flynn
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