Machine Head Set August Release For 10th Studio Album 'Øf Kingdøm And Crøwn'

Machine Head have announced their 10th studio album. 

The follow-up to 2018's 'Catharsis' is called 'Øf Kingdøm And Crøwn' and will arrive on August 26 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings.

According to the band, it's a 13-track concept album, "set in a decimated futuristic wasteland where the sky is stained crimson red." It's narrative, meanwhile, is centred around the relationship between two rival characters, Ares (pronounced Aries) and Eros (pronounced Arrows). Discussing the Japanese anime-inspired record, Machine Head leader Robb Flynn commented:

"Thanks to my two teenage boys, my family has become obsessed with this awesome Japanese anime series called Attack On Titan. The album's concept was loosely inspired by the series in the sense that in the storyline, there is no 'good' or 'bad' guy – both characters believe they’re doing the right thing as it applies to their being. But make no mistake, both are committing acts of pure atrocity and evil. The opening track Slaughter The Martyr is basically our character #1’s origin story."

As a preview, check out the lead single Chøke Øn The Ashes Øf Yøur Hate, a furious, mosh-ready rager, which comes paired with an equally brutal black and white video. Press play below, alongside the LP's artwork and tracklist.

Later in 2022, the Oakland groove-metal giants will be joined by Swedish Viking overlords Amon Amarth for the previously announced UK and European co-headline Vikings And Lionhearts Tour, which includes a huge gig at London's SSE Arena Wembley on September 10. Tickets are on sale.

'Øf Kingdøm And Crøwn' tracklist:

1. Slaughter the Martyr
2. Chøke Øn the Ashes Øf Yøur Hate
3. Becøme the Firestørm
4. Øverdøse
5. My Hands Are Empty
6. Unhalløwed
7. Assimilate
8. Kill Thy Enemies
9. Nø Gøds, Nø Masters
10. Bløødshøt
11. Røtten
12. Terminus
13. Arrøws In Wørds Frøm the Sky

Machine Head Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows

Wed August 31 2022 - GLASGOW Garage
Fri September 02 2022 - INVERNESS Ironworks
Sun September 04 2022 - ABERDEEN Lemontree
Mon September 05 2022 - DUNDEE Fat Sams
Tue September 06 2022 - EDINBURGH Liquid Room
Thu September 08 2022 - NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
Fri September 09 2022 - CARDIFF Motorpoint Arena
Sat September 10 2022 - LONDON OVO Arena Wembley
Mon September 12 2022 - MANCHESTER AO Arena
Tue September 13 2022 - DUBLIN 3Arena

Fri September 16 2022 - ZURICH Hallenstadion (Switzerland)
Sat September 17 2022 - VIENNA Stadthalle (Austria)
Sun September 18 2022 - KRAKOW Tauron Arena (Poland)
Tue September 20 2022 - TALLINN Saku Arena (Estonia)
Wed September 21 2022 - HELSINKI Ice Hall (Finland)
Fri September 23 2022 - OSLO Spektrum (Norway)
Sat September 24 2022 - STOCKHOLM Hovet (Sweden)
Mon September 26 2022 - COPENHAGEN Forum Black Box (Denmark)
Tue September 27 2022 - HAMBURG Barclaycard Arena (Germany)
Wed September 28 2022 - FRANKFURT Festhalle (Germany)
Fri September 30 2022 - OBERHAUSEN König Pilsener Arena (Germany)
Sat October 01 2022 - BERLIN Velodrom (Germany)
Sun October 02 2022 - AMSTERDAM AFAS Live (Netherlands)
Tue October 04 2022 - MILAN Lorenzini District (Italy)
Thu October 06 2022 - BARCELONA Sant Jordi Club (Spain)
Fri October 07 2022 - MADRID Vistalegre (Spain)
Sat October 08 2022 - LA CORUNA Coliseum (Spain)
Sun October 09 2022 - LISBON Campo Pequeno (Portugal)
Wed October 12 2022 - PARIS Zenith (France)
Fri October 14 2022 - MUNICH Olympiahalle (Germany)
Sat October 15 2022 - LEIPZIG Arena Leipzig (Germany)
Sun October 16 2022 - PRAGUE Tipsport Arena (Czech Republic)
Tue October 18 2022 - BUDAPEST Barba Negra (Hungary)
Thu October 20 2022 - ESCH SUR ALZETTE Rockhal (Luxembourg)
Fri October 21 2022 - BRUSSELS Forest National (Belgium)
Sat October 22 2022 - STUTTGART Hanns Martin Schleyer Halle (Germany)

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