Regardless of Rob Flynn’s backlash at other metal bands and online fights strewn throughout the media, he presses on with legendary band metal Machine Head.  The Thrash Metal group had announced a new album fall of 2013, but had encountered perils and set backs along the way.  In recent years, Flynn has become very vocal and open about what it is like to be in an American metal band.  Long story short and opinions aside, Machine Head has blazed through all doubts and have risen to the top of American metal.  The new album encompasses all of Machine Head’s turmoil and strengths, high and lows, and best aspects.  Their ability to create darkened and melodic Thrash Metal is unparalleled: There is nothing quite like this band.

Today, they release a new song off Bloodstone and Diamonds called Night of Long Knives.  It is a dynamic, pounding, shredding, beastly track that is sure to impress the typical heavy metal fans.  While the overall track succeeds and proves what the band is all about, it is not the best track off of the new album.  The direction of this track is diluted and chaotic, making it sound like a mess of noise.  The highlight of the track is the well executed guitar solo, even though it doesn’t truly fit in the song.  The style is all over the place, lacking artistic direction.  If you like pure and raw Thrash Metal, this song is definitely up your alley.  But if you’re looking for Unto the Locust, this track is definitely not satisfying.

Listen to Night of Long Knives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MlnlYsTpTY&index=1&list=PL4qfuCI0_FfOlnedFiLH0u3d65KaJBQD1