Through the Ashes of Empires

Machine Head

Through the Ashes of Empires

RELEASED: October 27, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Imperium 6:41 2. Bite the Bullet 3:21 3. Left Unfinished 5:45 4. Elegy 3:55 5. In the Presence of My Enemies 7:07 6. Days Turn Blue to Gray 5:29 7. Vim 5:12 8. All Falls Down 4:29 9. Wipe the Tears 3:54 10. Descend the Shades of Night 7:46
Historical Archive
Through the Ashes of Empires is the sixth studio album by American heavy metal band Machine Head, released on October 27, 2003. The album marked a significant return to form for the band, showcasing a blend of thrash metal, groove metal, and elements of progressive metal. It features aggressive riffs, complex song structures, and introspective lyrics, solidifying Machine Head's position in the heavy metal scene. The album received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praised for its intensity and musicality, and is often regarded as one of their best works.