As one the most successful bands in the heavy metal scene, Machine Head diversified their musical style from their thrash sound to melodies which incorporates rapping vocals. 'The Burning Red' is an musical experiment, but their progressive sound can still be found in the tribal beat and guitar melodies of a song like "The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears". It's heavy sound is combined with subtle melodies and some groovy rhythms, but there are also rapping structures as in "Desire to Fire". The album consists of 12 songs and featured new member Ahrue Luster on lead guitar, replacing Logan Mader.
Machine Head sold over 3 million records worldwide. The band is one of the pioneering bands from the American heavy metal scene. The only constant member is guiding force, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Robb Flynn.
Tracklisting
Side A:
1. ENTER THE PHOENIX
2. DESIRE TO FIRE
3. NOTHING LEFT
4. THE BLOOD, THE SWEAT, THE TEARS
5. SILVER
6. FROM THIS DAY
7. EXHALE THE VILE
Side B:
1. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
2. DEVIL WITH THE KING'S CARD
3. I DEFY
4. FIVE
5. THE BURNING RED
