Unto the Locust

Machine Head · 2011

48 min · 7 tracks · thrash metal · alternative metal · groove metal

A relentless fusion of thrash and groove metal, delivering intricate riffs and raw emotion throughout.

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Unto the Locust is an album by Machine Head, released in 2011. A relentless fusion of thrash and groove metal, delivering intricate riffs and raw emotion throughout. 'Unto the Locust' debuted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Machine Head's commercial resilience. The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its musical complexity and emotional depth, which contributed to its status as a significant entry in their discography. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Unto the Locust sound like?

A relentless fusion of thrash and groove metal, delivering intricate riffs and raw emotion throughout. Rooted in thrash metal and alternative metal.

What makes Unto the Locust by Machine Head notable?

'Unto the Locust' debuted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Machine Head's commercial resilience. The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its musical complexity and emotional depth, which contributed to its status as a significant entry in their discography. Released on September 27, 2011, 'Unto the Locust' is Machine Head's seventh studio album and follows their critically acclaimed 2007 release 'The Blackening.' At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position in the metal scene after a period of lineup changes and faced pressure to deliver another standout record.

How many songs are on Unto the Locust?

Unto the Locust has 7 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·48:58

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 I Am Hell (Sonata in C#): I. Sangre Sani / II. I Am Hell / III. Ashes to the Sky 8:26
2 Be Still and Know 5:44
3 Locust Standout 7:37
4 This Is the End 6:12
5 Darkness Within Standout 6:28
6 Pearls Before the Swine 7:20
7 Who We Are 7:11