Bloodstone & Diamonds (track commentary)

Machine Head

Bloodstone & Diamonds (track commentary)

RELEASED: November 10, 2014
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Now We Die 2:26 2. Killers & Kings 1:55 3. Ghosts Will Haunt My Bones 2:21 4. Night of Long Knives 1:37 5. Sail Into the Black 2:30 6. Eyes of the Dead 1:12 7. Beneath the Silt 2:58 8. In Comes the Flood 2:44 9. Damage Inside 3:13 10. Game Over 2:20 11. Imaginal Cells 2:10 12. Take Me Through the Fire 1:35
Bloodstone & Diamonds is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Machine Head, released on November 7, 2014. The album showcases the band's signature blend of groove metal and thrash influences, characterized by heavy riffs, aggressive vocals, and intricate guitar work. Thematically, the album delves into personal struggles, societal issues, and existential themes, demonstrating a maturation in the band's lyrical content. It follows an evolution in their sound while retaining the raw energy that fans have come to expect. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and fans alike, who praised its intensity and complexity.