Listening this song in my car… My 8 years old son is sitting next to me… He asks me about the meaning of the lyrics…. I started to translate to hungarian language… than my throat blocks and my eyes get wet… So I thighten his hand and I promiss: „In every step you take I'm with you all the way Cause I would die for you To do what’s right for you” I was a Machine Head fan from the beginning, and now I become more!!! Thank you Rob for this unforgettable experience!!!
The intro reminds me of an electric guitar rendition of the national anthem. The lyrics and message are powerful and drive the song as it builds. Beautiful tears are what I cried listening to this anthem of a generation. Thank you Robb, Dave, Phil and Jared. The Machinehead catalog has been my sound track from adolescence to adulthood.
I don't care what everyone thinks, feels, perceives or judges. Why do most say "this isn't machine head"...this is by definition machine head. They are a band,who have the freedom to do whatever they want! There is no 'machine head sound'. They just are, let them be who they wanna be and make the music they wanna make.
I somewhat agree, in that MH can do whatever they want. They've been around the block and paid their dues (I use the term "They've" loosely, because it's mostly Robb in reference to MH due to the lineup changes). However, this song (IMO) is just bad, bad, bad. If he wanted to keep it simple, then fine... but THAT chord progression? Really?!?! And though I approve of the message, it sounds like it was written by an angry twelve year old... not a 50+ year old man. Some gravitas please, at least.
This song has spoken to me since the first day I heard it. At the time my sons were teenagers. The election that year was polarizing for us all. Bastards spoke to my heart that this next generation, their generation would be the ones to change the world. In WI last night, Gen Z stood up for what is right. In Nashville this week, Gen Z stood up for themselves. These kids are a new breed and I'm so proud of them. They are doing it, they are standing their ground and succeeding.
I have heard the rest of the released material from the album, I really dig Catharsis and Beyond the Pale. This track to me for some reason gives me a really Flogging Molly charm to it especially at the end that I dig big time. A really grab the person next to you grab your pint raise it in the air and sing with me in the pub everyone happy and together brother and sister vibe and I understand what Flynn is saying here. Since Locust which is a total Rager! of an album that has NO bad songs on it and an absolutely praise worthy follow up to the Blackening the material has gotten further from the heavier Machine Head style. I saw Machine Head both times on the Killer and Kings tour when they came to my area totally CRUSHING SHOWS at Irving Plaza NYC and The Paramount NY. I love Machine Head and will always see them when they come around my area I'm an absolute Head Case for life! But this sort of direction I think should be re-thought by the band after this album. I'm ready for a Blackening 2. World tour with 3 to 4 opening bands lighting and production out of the wazoo in small intimate venues. It's really time Machine Head are put on the pedestal where they belong with the greats and a tour like that would do it. Blackening 2 was really my hopes and expectations going into hearing that they were in the studio before anything was released or talked about over a year ago about this new album especially given the political climate/tension in America right now which historically has shown that it produces great music and how clearly Flynn feels about whats going on. When this song was originally posted as a video on the MH youtube of just him playing this song, his General Journals which everyone should read if you don't already really fascinating reads I really expected a Blackening 2. Heavy, Groovy, Insane in your face drum heavy production, old school 90's angry Flynn vocals on a 13 track epic of an album. I' am totally ready for that shit but It really doesn't seem like were getting it at least yet with Catharsis, maybe I'm wrong and it's at least another MH classic rager of an album or exactly that in a 15 track rager since the album is 15 tracks long lol. I really don't know what to expect with the rest of the album which is very unlike every other MH album of past and that really excites me and I'am excited to hear the rest of the album and hope I will be pleasantly surprised! BUT feel its time for Machine head to bring the shred back as ST Dime said to Demmel when he joined MH with another classic like The Blackening. I look forward to receiving my box set of Catharsis in the mail but I'm so ready for the MH equivalent to ...and Justice for All. Robb I look forward to meeting you again at the Playstation theater soon! MH RUILES!!!
Dude, it's literally been stuck in my head for two week. Unlike any other song has ever been. Literally wake up with it in my head. Took a couple listens but now I totally love it.
Bands evolve and individually any artist who has a career as long as Rob's means he's gonna explore different styles of music, just because a band release an album everyone loves doesnt mean theyve then gotta start trying to recreate the same shit over n over, this is clearly from the heart and it's what Rob was feeling at the time, he isn't there to please every fan with every song, that's impossible, he's an artist and puts out his art, if you don't like it, don't listen to it, it's pretty simple. Personally i think this is great, sums up shit in the world at the moment
First reaction: WTF MACHINE HEAD??? Then shit went down. Sounds like some out of control madman that somehow managed to remain positive. And I mean that in a good way. The song was a total curveball, but still I enjoyed it.
I don't care what the song is about, that it's composed of "four chords that made a million" (Nod to Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree) , and that it's hated so much. I simply love this song!
Personally I have been playing this constantly since first hearing it, and it still gives me goosebumps. Keep being yourselves Machine Head, its why I became a fan back in the 90's and its why I still eagerly look forward to everything you produce. If you just reel out the same tired shite I just wouldn't still be a fan. All the love to you guys.
Except this wasn't MH 'being themselves'. The only person in the band that wanted this song on the album was Robb, and that's because he had basically turned MH into a solo project.
I found a machine head song I like for once and apparently the community reaction is the exact opposite xD Politically I am almost entirely opposed to the band but I like to see anyone take a genuine stand for what they believe. First amendment should hold no bias!
I’ll tell ya this the only machine head song liked before I actually started to like them was from this day and that song is either loved or hated by fans cause that was when they turned nu metal 😂
You see this is the type of people that we need... we don’t need people to think alike, we need people who are okay to agree to disagree but still respect one another. My friend, always remember no matter what we’re all human and are entitled to our own opinions and despite your beliefs we’ll get along as humans! Respect my guy! ✊🏽
"The band I like is putting out different sounding music, wahhhhh". Seriously? I like the different stuff. Don't hate on them for trying something different. Keep at it guys \m/
Ya it's cool they are trying something different. Wish it was something less Folky but that's just personal preference. Not a big Mumford and Sons fan. YEEEESSSHHHH
Guys, MH are composed of 4 adults, who have their own opinion and have the right to have their own opinion. Also, they have the right to make their own music. They make music because they want to put their own feelings in it. That is the most important, even everyone should bloody well learn to respect that! Bastards is just a song about a political stance. Stop whining about it, and go listen to something else if you don't like it!
I love it. I like when bands take chances, whether it pans out or not, they're not scared to try something different. As a guitar player, you can only play the same styles over and over until you need something new. I guess nobody likes their acoustic version of Darkness Within because it's too wimpy?
Yeah, Rob, keep up the great work, there are people who keep their fingers crossed for you, the whole time you create, from the beginning... I was at your concert in the Czech Republic in 1994, when you played as a Slayer backing band, I've been watching your band ever since and hold on keep going, because with your work you give people what they need now ... the feeling that it's worth fighting that we're not alone in that shit! Thanks!
I find it interesting how so many "fans since 94" want to jump ship as soon a a song or two come out that they don't like. Machine Head have around 90 original songs that have been released on albums with about 90% of those being widely respected and adored by metal fans. But there is a vocal minority who love to act like the 2 or 3 songs they don't like accurately represent the band, and that they are selling out, or pushing political agendas, or whining. Great "fans" you are! If you liked MH in 94 it was because they were singing about political subjects, about the world and carving their own path. Guess what?? They are still doing it and nothing has changed!! Machine Fuckin Head!
Its too bad that you were forcibly held down and made to listen to cancer. I can't imagine how this has affected you. Would you like to talk about it? Oh, wait, I am too busy. I need to go over to Gojira's youtube channel to listen to their music and leave comments about how much I hate it.
^ lol. Or, god-for-fuckin-bid, Attila. Machine Head are the Kings of thrash. Undisputed. Be there anyone who wishes to challenge that title, let them rear their head and be smitten. They have always given their fans the thrash they desire and always, each and every album, have managed to throw in a great song (or more sometimes), that expresses their core beliefs in some manner or another. If you don't respect this song and it's core meaning, all political stances aside, then maybe you should reevaluate your status as a fan of music in general. If you need an explanation, just convert to modern hip-hop. We true fans of lyric and tone are better off without you and your shallow minds.
Insulting some of your fans for having a different political opinion and crying about an election is not a good idea. The fans have a right to be pissed off for these terrible lyrics and pathetically conveyed message
He's being a hypocrite and thinking every person he doesn't agree with must be rascit and a homophob while most are just desperate people who want a change if the last presidential policy didn't work for them he's just being a sjw which isn't worst than some far right hypocrite
I love every album you guys have done. I appreciate that this is different, it's just not for me. Still love you guys and will still be a fan, I hope this album isn't your last.
Seriously! Im going to see them next month and hope they play mostly songs from bloodstones and diamonds and albums before. Maybe rob really is a liberal crybaby like everyone says idk....its sad to see/hear. He switches positions and ideals so quickly, or just doesnt stand firm enough to pick a ground which is confusing.
@@cellyzs > Calling for freedom against a corrupt government via the use of personal arms. > Condemning people who support the second amendment (the right to bear arms) as thugs in a derogitory sense. Definitely seems contradictory, you'd be better off making the point that Flynn publicly took back the statement "let freedom ring..." and said they wouldn't play it live anymore after one of the public shootings in the US (I can't remeber which one)
@@Drood. Yes I remember him saying it; however, they are still different cases and you laid them out perfectly. I don't see how you're not seeing the difference.
Wow. Machine Head doing Irish Punk Folk and I like it. I bet 20 Years ago my youthful narrow mind would've dismissed this as them going soft or commercial(or betraying what they stand for xD). Quite a different story today.
Blame Robb, who decided to go the SJW route, and in the process, drive MH into the ground. It's because of shitty done like this that half the band quit.
It's Machine Head! If they played near anyone of you, you'd be first at the door. I can't wait to hear this live and watch everyone sing every tune from this album
Deep down I knew I liked this song for a reason. Come to find out it triggers gun-toting dweebs who wear their camo superhero costumes and think it makes them look cool. XDDDDDDDDDDDD the best part is the only comeback any of you dumb fucks have goes like this "derrderrderr yer just mad coz hilary hurrrhurrrhurrrrr me so smort"
@@mike7652 Hey there pal, kinda got a lil' triggered there by (maybe, I dunno /s) exactly what Dudemeister mentioned didn't ya? Goodness the lack of self awareness with "you people" is hi-fuggin-larious!!!! * Ahem Welp guys and gals it seems we've found one of the "more fashionable" non-camo people, meet Mike everyone!!! Say hi!
You know, I really don't mind the change in musical direction. I think the music is actually fine. For me it's the lyrics that are iffy. Yelling obscenities at people on the other side of the political spectrum... The last thing we need is more polarization. Instead we should try to understand each other.
Ever since Trump took office, their have been more and more recorded accounts of racism and discrimination. These people are coming out of the woodwork since they feel validated because the president says the first thing that comes to his mind, they feel they have the right to confront people. Don't act so naive.
xXAscendingPhoenixXx Yeah, there was a surge of hate crimes after he won: by the Left, against whites and conservatives. Riots, severing friendships and family ties... the Left exposed just how ugly they are.
Extremists feel validated when someone who tolerates their particular brand of extremism takes power. It happens, yes. I literally said I'll condemn extremism any day of the week. I oppose is notion that, because some people within a certain group have revealed themselves to be something, that everyone within that group must be the same way. I oppose the trend to simplify the past election as one of pro-bigotry vs anti-bigotry in an attempt to vilify the opposing side. I oppose oversimplification. I oppose wanting to believe the absolute worst about your enemies in order to make yourself feel better. I oppose bias. I oppose escalation and polarization. Defining an outgroup by their worst members, THAT is naive. And worse, that's the very path that leads to extremist thinking in its own right. I do not believe it is alright to define Trump's voters by a bunch of internet trolls and militant fascists. Call me crazy.
Everyone worried about the direction of the band and jumping ship. it's just one song that sounds like this. So just relax the rest of the album will still sound like MH.
I haven't heard a new song yet that I like... I like every other MH song from the first note till the last, since the beginning of MH. Bloodstone and Diamonds was already ...meeehhh... but so far this albums is just ..nooooooooo!!
Even if this isn't one of my favourite MH songs I still find the emotion and honesty pretty damn awesome. Robb has such a brilliant voice, even after all these years (fan since 94').
This song has never been more appropriate, just a shame theres so many .. fans .. who are utter whiny snobs. "This isnt Burn My Eyes" ..so fucking what, Machine Head havent stagnated and instead play from the fucking heart.
So in Croatia time now is 6 am, and you all think that I woke up to listen this song, no... I was awake whole night because I was too curious about new song... And now I can go to sleep, thank you BASTARDS !!!
Bukvalno mi nije zao sto su preskocili nas komsiluk sa ovom evropskom turnejom, sacuvao sam pare za Kreator... Evening with machine head mi je bio najbolji koncert IKADA... Posle Blackeninga kao da su otisli u picku materinu. Ako i odem na koncert sledeci put, pravac prvi red i da mu se najebem majke SJW-ovske na ove pesme
Bro, pjesma je kurac. Zvuci kao shitty verzija irske pub pjesme. Ovo je preedgy, cak i za MH. Ovo bu uzasan album kak mi se cini. A fkt sam volio ovaj album. I jebe mi se politiku, ovo je bas lose.
I tell my son these same words everyday and I'm glad there are other people out there who do too. LOVE AND METAL GUYS...and as always, excellent job Dave, you truly are one of the best...
This song makes me feel too much to put into words. Not even American pride. Beyond that. Pride of being human. Together. I could die to this song with no regrets. Its just so beautiful.
I don't listen to Machine Head but this song is just great. It's got more heart than any of the other songs off this album. You people just listen to patterns, you clearly don't know or appreciate the band.
I’ve been a fan of their older and mid-career stuff for years. The Blackening, TTAOE, BME, TMTC, etc. I could never understand why they received so much hate amongst the metal community. “Their riffs and songwriting are badass!” I would say. Finally I decided to give this a listen… wow. It’s sad to think that this is all most people probably think of when they hear the name Machine Head.
In the USA metal is often related to fascism, lack of education, hate and trumpery. In the rest of the world, Metal is about free thinking, individuality,personal strength, intelligence and rationalism. You dislike their messages because you are a Yank and so you've been marinaded in bigotry and hate and fear since birth. But thats not the normality for the rest of the civilised world.
The fuck are you on? This is hardly counter culture. This is the popular culture... essentially just pop music that sounds metal-esque. That’s hardly what the metal and rock movement was about.
Hahaha! Sounds like its counter enough to your expectations that you're on here whining. So I guess they are doing a fine job doing what metal is about.
Whining? Hardly, I'm just telling you how it is, like it is. No ab-homonyms, no insults and in general no real care in the world whether or not this band succeeds... I'm simply stating, they've lost their edge and most likely their general direction as well. As a previous comment poster said "This sounds like the band recorded their mid life crisis.". You see, buddy the thing i realize is, if i don't like a piece of music i just go and find other music, there is so much out there that there is no real point for me to complain too terribly much, i just want people to know that this is very contradictory to the bands' previous works.
It sounds like a bunch of whining, especially when you lead with a personal attack wondering what the fuck I'm on. Seems like its the definition of counter culture if it is not what you expect based on previous works. No one really gives a damn about what you want them to know.
Why are some people so obtuse? a day has 24 hours and we are never really identical to ourselves the second past ... Robb skinned is also Introspective Robb, just a brain that works in the heart of this metal machine. The artist has no eyes or borders, let him immolate himself by his art, what he does he does for us. For our pleasure, to guide through some steep paths. For all this, just thank you Mr. Flynn. Exercise your Art. We need it. In this chaos that ravages the synapses of the virtual world, I need your music every day more. Total Respect-
I pity the haters, wannabe tough guy keyboard warriors ahaha! Good luck Robb & co, really looking forward to what the follow up to Catharsis will sound like
It’s damning that this track is now relevant all over again.
Unfortunately, it seems this song is very relevant once again.
I never thought we'd be here again.😢
I love the comments that are basically mirroring what the song directly talks about
The Intro reminds me of the Water Level in Super Mario 64.
Hopefully with the right drowning in it
It does sound like jolly rodger bay
@@condorsalesman Hitting me in the 90s childhood nostalgia feels.
@@condorsalesman it sounds nothing like it
Listening this song in my car… My 8 years old son is sitting next to me… He asks me about the meaning of the lyrics…. I started to translate to hungarian language… than my throat blocks and my eyes get wet… So I thighten his hand and I promiss: „In every step you take I'm with you all the way Cause I would die for you To do what’s right for you”
I was a Machine Head fan from the beginning, and now I become more!!! Thank you Rob for this unforgettable experience!!!
What a load of bollocks.
@@stevenlornie1261 FYAD
That didn't happen so much it unhappened things that did happen.
LOVE IT @ 3:20 I got Shivers!!! Welcome Back MH1!!
So much love in this song. I will stand my ground and I will never let the bastards grind me down.
Be bold be strange/don’t let their fears make you afraid
The intro reminds me of an electric guitar rendition of the national anthem. The lyrics and message are powerful and drive the song as it builds. Beautiful tears are what I cried listening to this anthem of a generation. Thank you Robb, Dave, Phil and Jared. The Machinehead catalog has been my sound track from adolescence to adulthood.
It sounds nothing like the national anthem
I don't care what everyone thinks, feels, perceives or judges. Why do most say "this isn't machine head"...this is by definition machine head. They are a band,who have the freedom to do whatever they want! There is no 'machine head sound'. They just are, let them be who they wanna be and make the music they wanna make.
I somewhat agree, in that MH can do whatever they want. They've been around the block and paid their dues (I use the term "They've" loosely, because it's mostly Robb in reference to MH due to the lineup changes).
However, this song (IMO) is just bad, bad, bad.
If he wanted to keep it simple, then fine... but THAT chord progression? Really?!?!
And though I approve of the message, it sounds like it was written by an angry twelve year old... not a 50+ year old man.
Some gravitas please, at least.
No. This sucks balls.
This song plays the truth over and over... It seems like there will always be darkness in humanity 😶
Hate and fear are natural emotions. They'll always be a market
I play this song OVER AND OVER....Rob those lyrics give me goosebumps. Never heard a better song🤘🤘🤘
Congrats Machine Head on having your own Lulu.
St. Anger is a fairer comparison tbh
Jeremy Sanchez why are you comparing this album to a Lou Reed album?
I'd rather listen to Lulu than this.
Lulu was a colab album !
Holy fucking lol
This song has spoken to me since the first day I heard it. At the time my sons were teenagers. The election that year was polarizing for us all. Bastards spoke to my heart that this next generation, their generation would be the ones to change the world. In WI last night, Gen Z stood up for what is right. In Nashville this week, Gen Z stood up for themselves. These kids are a new breed and I'm so proud of them. They are doing it, they are standing their ground and succeeding.
Flynn wasn't kidding when he said don't expect a heavy album.......
You've not heard the rest of the album... there's one track even lighter but the rest are damn heavy!
That's perfectly okay.
Iain Purdie How have you heard the full album?
I have heard the rest of the released material from the album, I really dig Catharsis and Beyond the Pale. This track to me for some reason gives me a really Flogging Molly charm to it especially at the end that I dig big time. A really grab the person next to you grab your pint raise it in the air and sing with me in the pub everyone happy and together brother and sister vibe and I understand what Flynn is saying here. Since Locust which is a total Rager! of an album that has NO bad songs on it and an absolutely praise worthy follow up to the Blackening the material has gotten further from the heavier Machine Head style. I saw Machine Head both times on the Killer and Kings tour when they came to my area totally CRUSHING SHOWS at Irving Plaza NYC and The Paramount NY. I love Machine Head and will always see them when they come around my area I'm an absolute Head Case for life! But this sort of direction I think should be re-thought by the band after this album. I'm ready for a Blackening 2. World tour with 3 to 4 opening bands lighting and production out of the wazoo in small intimate venues. It's really time Machine Head are put on the pedestal where they belong with the greats and a tour like that would do it. Blackening 2 was really my hopes and expectations going into hearing that they were in the studio before anything was released or talked about over a year ago about this new album especially given the political climate/tension in America right now which historically has shown that it produces great music and how clearly Flynn feels about whats going on. When this song was originally posted as a video on the MH youtube of just him playing this song, his General Journals which everyone should read if you don't already really fascinating reads I really expected a Blackening 2. Heavy, Groovy, Insane in your face drum heavy production, old school 90's angry Flynn vocals on a 13 track epic of an album. I' am totally ready for that shit but It really doesn't seem like were getting it at least yet with Catharsis, maybe I'm wrong and it's at least another MH classic rager of an album or exactly that in a 15 track rager since the album is 15 tracks long lol. I really don't know what to expect with the rest of the album which is very unlike every other MH album of past and that really excites me and I'am excited to hear the rest of the album and hope I will be pleasantly surprised! BUT feel its time for Machine head to bring the shred back as ST Dime said to Demmel when he joined MH with another classic like The Blackening. I look forward to receiving my box set of Catharsis in the mail but I'm so ready for the MH equivalent to ...and Justice for All. Robb I look forward to meeting you again at the Playstation theater soon! MH RUILES!!!
Wait for the rest of the album ;)
I’ve been with machine head since the beginning. I love this song. It’s passionate. So many of you lack that. It’s sad. Keep rockin MFNH!!!!
There must have been an ice cream truck passing the studio when they were recording this.
panzer 1 hhhhhhhhhhhhh
And Now I Lay The Down
love your rune
It's funny how the only time people say to keep politics out of music is when they disagree with the politics....
Fuck the left
I LOVE this song.. Speaks volumes about today's world
Most of what it speaks about is the egocentrism of urban democrats like Rob
@@TrueChaoSclx feel free to show yourself the door
A very special person sent me this song. Never heard of these people before. God it’s beautiful. Never stop living please
I'm not saying remake The Blackening but Clenching and Farewell to Arms are how you write political songs with impact.
I keep coming back to this because it's stuck in my head. I think it's growing on me.
Dude, it's literally been stuck in my head for two week. Unlike any other song has ever been. Literally wake up with it in my head. Took a couple listens but now I totally love it.
stuck with me too...like aids
Stand your ground
don't let the bastards grind you down
be bold, be strange
don't let their fears make you afraid
there's hope, they'll change
Bands evolve and individually any artist who has a career as long as Rob's means he's gonna explore different styles of music, just because a band release an album everyone loves doesnt mean theyve then gotta start trying to recreate the same shit over n over, this is clearly from the heart and it's what Rob was feeling at the time, he isn't there to please every fan with every song, that's impossible, he's an artist and puts out his art, if you don't like it, don't listen to it, it's pretty simple. Personally i think this is great, sums up shit in the world at the moment
thanks for the insight Hitman. What national / international band or radio program are you part of again?
I think this was really well said, I totally agree.
1000% well said.. forst comment was cheesy.. as if a raido station would have the balls to play this.
Machine Head for life!!!
I don't understand why people hate this song that much or hating Machine Head for making that song ? I loooove the song and I love how Rob sounds !!
First reaction: WTF MACHINE HEAD???
Then shit went down. Sounds like some out of control madman that somehow managed to remain positive. And I mean that in a good way. The song was a total curveball, but still I enjoyed it.
I don't care what the song is about, that it's composed of "four chords that made a million" (Nod to Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree) , and that it's hated so much. I simply love this song!
Personally I have been playing this constantly since first hearing it, and it still gives me goosebumps. Keep being yourselves Machine Head, its why I became a fan back in the 90's and its why I still eagerly look forward to everything you produce. If you just reel out the same tired shite I just wouldn't still be a fan.
All the love to you guys.
Except this wasn't MH 'being themselves'. The only person in the band that wanted this song on the album was Robb, and that's because he had basically turned MH into a solo project.
God forbid people give a shit in their music anymore, right?
The intro reminds me of the ice cream man that passed by my neighborhood when I was a kid
I found a machine head song I like for once and apparently the community reaction is the exact opposite xD
Politically I am almost entirely opposed to the band but I like to see anyone take a genuine stand for what they believe. First amendment should hold no bias!
I’ll tell ya this the only machine head song liked before I actually started to like them was from this day and that song is either loved or hated by fans cause that was when they turned nu metal 😂
Respect, mate.
honestly, I actually like this song musically, but the lyrics reek of democrat elitism.
Fr I cringed so hard the entire time listening to the lyrics after 3:44
You see this is the type of people that we need... we don’t need people to think alike, we need people who are okay to agree to disagree but still respect one another.
My friend, always remember no matter what we’re all human and are entitled to our own opinions and despite your beliefs we’ll get along as humans!
Respect my guy! ✊🏽
"The band I like is putting out different sounding music, wahhhhh". Seriously? I like the different stuff. Don't hate on them for trying something different. Keep at it guys \m/
Sounds like pub music for St Paddy's Day.
a good one
...suppose x)
Exactly my thoughts!! It's getting me thirsty already
pub music is better than this.
There are bits that sound like a Dropkick Murphy's song. Not necessarily a bad thing, just an interesting direction.
Ya it's cool they are trying something different. Wish it was something less Folky but that's just personal preference. Not a big Mumford and Sons fan. YEEEESSSHHHH
Sounds different than all previous work, but I'm glad you all are doing the risky stuff you all want to do. Can't wait for the album to drop
Guys, MH are composed of 4 adults, who have their own opinion and have the right to have their own opinion. Also, they have the right to make their own music. They make music because they want to put their own feelings in it. That is the most important, even everyone should bloody well learn to respect that! Bastards is just a song about a political stance. Stop whining about it, and go listen to something else if you don't like it!
Man I love how much this good song pisses people off KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MH
It seems I'm in the minority based on the comments, but this was one of my favourites on the album.
Finally, somebody is more open minded about music! I salute you
Punk still lives
I love it. I like when bands take chances, whether it pans out or not, they're not scared to try something different. As a guitar player, you can only play the same styles over and over until you need something new. I guess nobody likes their acoustic version of Darkness Within because it's too wimpy?
I think I'll go watch Machine Head live at Dynamo 1995...
Same 😂
Nice welschap
This might be the best Machine Head song yet. Well done boys.
Yeah, Rob, keep up the great work, there are people who keep their fingers crossed for you, the whole time you create, from the beginning... I was at your concert in the Czech Republic in 1994, when you played as a Slayer backing band, I've been watching your band ever since and hold on keep going, because with your work you give people what they need now ... the feeling that it's worth fighting that we're not alone in that shit! Thanks!
His is an important, inspiring voice. The fact that it's controversial points to how necessary it is.
wish i had money years ago at the glasgow barrowlands :(
I find it interesting how so many "fans since 94" want to jump ship as soon a a song or two come out that they don't like. Machine Head have around 90 original songs that have been released on albums with about 90% of those being widely respected and adored by metal fans. But there is a vocal minority who love to act like the 2 or 3 songs they don't like accurately represent the band, and that they are selling out, or pushing political agendas, or whining. Great "fans" you are! If you liked MH in 94 it was because they were singing about political subjects, about the world and carving their own path. Guess what?? They are still doing it and nothing has changed!! Machine Fuckin Head!
You said it all! Respect to you Sir!
We recognise that and that is why we recognise that this song is total fucking cancer
Its too bad that you were forcibly held down and made to listen to cancer. I can't imagine how this has affected you. Would you like to talk about it? Oh, wait, I am too busy. I need to go over to Gojira's youtube channel to listen to their music and leave comments about how much I hate it.
^ lol. Or, god-for-fuckin-bid, Attila. Machine Head are the Kings of thrash. Undisputed. Be there anyone who wishes to challenge that title, let them rear their head and be smitten. They have always given their fans the thrash they desire and always, each and every album, have managed to throw in a great song (or more sometimes), that expresses their core beliefs in some manner or another. If you don't respect this song and it's core meaning, all political stances aside, then maybe you should reevaluate your status as a fan of music in general. If you need an explanation, just convert to modern hip-hop. We true fans of lyric and tone are better off without you and your shallow minds.
After reading the comments, I think Robb might be onto something with those lyrics.
Insulting some of your fans for having a different political opinion and crying about an election is not a good idea. The fans have a right to be pissed off for these terrible lyrics and pathetically conveyed message
Boom.... someone gets it
now let me comment something actually fitting: "what a good positive song about equality"
go comment something like that ffs
He's being a hypocrite and thinking every person he doesn't agree with must be rascit and a homophob while most are just desperate people who want a change if the last presidential policy didn't work for them he's just being a sjw which isn't worst than some far right hypocrite
@@jaycerivera2553 you sound soOoOoOoO smart.
@Allen_ 85 im not even american
just saying that and leaving btw
I love it actually - heard it 10 times now. Agree with everyone who say to go ahead and take risks!
Sounds like jesus talking to me 🙂
Music is such a blessing, i love God
This gets fire going in me. Be strong, be true. Defend the weak
This song is fucking gay
@JohnACorp782 I know but don't let the bastards grind you down.
@JohnACorp782 no u you fucking piece of garbage. this song is purely a positive movement.
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GOODBYE MACHINEHEAD! 🖐A FORMER HUGE FAN. 4 concerts later, met in 1994 & 2008, stuck with you guys through The Burning Red & Supercharger. Lata!!
Bye Felicia! 🤙
@@joshuayettou3552 Not you snowflake, nice try
Obviously, this tune is about the message, and they said it well. Respect!
I love every album you guys have done. I appreciate that this is different, it's just not for me. Still love you guys and will still be a fan, I hope this album isn't your last.
Mark Fry Ditto!
you speak for me as well.
Holy shit, thanks dad.
“2nd Amendment thugs”
Really 😂😂, is this the same band that said let freedom ring with a shotgun blast 😂
Ace Nine oh shit 😂 Guess Rob was pissed Hillary lost, he was like “No no no no no FUCK NO!” on Election Day
Seriously! Im going to see them next month and hope they play mostly songs from bloodstones and diamonds and albums before.
Maybe rob really is a liberal crybaby like everyone says idk....its sad to see/hear. He switches positions and ideals so quickly, or just doesnt stand firm enough to pick a ground which is confusing.
Except you know both those statements are about different things. just cuz "guns" are related doesn't make it hypocritical.
@@cellyzs
> Calling for freedom against a corrupt government via the use of personal arms.
> Condemning people who support the second amendment (the right to bear arms) as thugs in a derogitory sense.
Definitely seems contradictory, you'd be better off making the point that Flynn publicly took back the statement "let freedom ring..." and said they wouldn't play it live anymore after one of the public shootings in the US (I can't remeber which one)
@@Drood. Yes I remember him saying it; however, they are still different cases and you laid them out perfectly. I don't see how you're not seeing the difference.
Wow. Machine Head doing Irish Punk Folk and I like it. I bet 20 Years ago my youthful narrow mind would've dismissed this as them going soft or commercial(or betraying what they stand for xD). Quite a different story today.
Be bold, be strange!! Right on!!
I refuse to accept that this is the same band that released Unto the Locust
Blame Robb, who decided to go the SJW route, and in the process, drive MH into the ground. It's because of shitty done like this that half the band quit.
This is way better you fucking BASTARD! ^^
Accept it dweeb.
Maybe people grow and get better? Maybe they stop being cun8s
Amazing song. I love that you dare to take risks, looking forward to the new album!
It's Machine Head! If they played near anyone of you, you'd be first at the door. I can't wait to hear this live and watch everyone sing every tune from this album
The lyrics from 3:32 to 3:43 perfectly describe my feelings for the new MH album...
ahahaha
Deep down I knew I liked this song for a reason. Come to find out it triggers gun-toting dweebs who wear their camo superhero costumes and think it makes them look cool. XDDDDDDDDDDDD the best part is the only comeback any of you dumb fucks have goes like this "derrderrderr yer just mad coz hilary hurrrhurrrhurrrrr me so smort"
@@Dudemeister-id9mw Wow....you are a narrow-minded fuckwit. Goddamn. And no, I don't wear camo.
@@mike7652 Hey there pal, kinda got a lil' triggered there by (maybe, I dunno /s) exactly what Dudemeister mentioned didn't ya? Goodness the lack of self awareness with "you people" is hi-fuggin-larious!!!!
* Ahem
Welp guys and gals it seems we've found one of the "more fashionable" non-camo people, meet Mike everyone!!! Say hi!
Dudemeister67665 that’s what this song is saying just about Trump, just screaming “NONONO” and everyone who disagrees with me is a bastard
You know, I really don't mind the change in musical direction. I think the music is actually fine.
For me it's the lyrics that are iffy. Yelling obscenities at people on the other side of the political spectrum...
The last thing we need is more polarization. Instead we should try to understand each other.
"the people on the other side" can't and won't try to understand. That's entirely the point.
That's what both sides think of the other
Ever since Trump took office, their have been more and more recorded accounts of racism and discrimination. These people are coming out of the woodwork since they feel validated because the president says the first thing that comes to his mind, they feel they have the right to confront people. Don't act so naive.
xXAscendingPhoenixXx Yeah, there was a surge of hate crimes after he won: by the Left, against whites and conservatives. Riots, severing friendships and family ties... the Left exposed just how ugly they are.
Extremists feel validated when someone who tolerates their particular brand of extremism takes power. It happens, yes. I literally said I'll condemn extremism any day of the week.
I oppose is notion that, because some people within a certain group have revealed themselves to be something, that everyone within that group must be the same way.
I oppose the trend to simplify the past election as one of pro-bigotry vs anti-bigotry in an attempt to vilify the opposing side.
I oppose oversimplification.
I oppose wanting to believe the absolute worst about your enemies in order to make yourself feel better.
I oppose bias.
I oppose escalation and polarization.
Defining an outgroup by their worst members, THAT is naive. And worse, that's the very path that leads to extremist thinking in its own right.
I do not believe it is alright to define Trump's voters by a bunch of internet trolls and militant fascists. Call me crazy.
Everyone worried about the direction of the band and jumping ship. it's just one song that sounds like this. So just relax the rest of the album will still sound like MH.
It's one thing to be political, it's another to sound whiny.
The other two songs were pretty awful too.
I haven't heard a new song yet that I like... I like every other MH song from the first note till the last, since the beginning of MH. Bloodstone and Diamonds was already ...meeehhh... but so far this albums is just ..nooooooooo!!
The other singles are also fucked up, such a shame🙁
I’m more on board than ever
And everyone on the train clapped
This might be just me, but I absolutely love this song!
Yeah you’re the only person that’s likes this song. Fuckhead.
Even if this isn't one of my favourite MH songs I still find the emotion and honesty pretty damn awesome. Robb has such a brilliant voice, even after all these years (fan since 94').
This song has never been more appropriate, just a shame theres so many .. fans .. who are utter whiny snobs.
"This isnt Burn My Eyes" ..so fucking what, Machine Head havent stagnated and instead play from the fucking heart.
Yall trippin this song is amazingly good
So in Croatia time now is 6 am, and you all think that I woke up to listen this song, no... I was awake whole night because I was too curious about new song... And now I can go to sleep, thank you BASTARDS !!!
👍
Stari koji je ovi k...?!?!
Koje je ovo đubre od pesme sa sve kretenskim tekstom. Ko bi rekao da će MH postati tolike pičkice posle one večeri sa Anselmom.
Bukvalno mi nije zao sto su preskocili nas komsiluk sa ovom evropskom turnejom, sacuvao sam pare za Kreator...
Evening with machine head mi je bio najbolji koncert IKADA...
Posle Blackeninga kao da su otisli u picku materinu.
Ako i odem na koncert sledeci put, pravac prvi red i da mu se najebem majke SJW-ovske na ove pesme
Bro, pjesma je kurac. Zvuci kao shitty verzija irske pub pjesme. Ovo je preedgy, cak i za MH. Ovo bu uzasan album kak mi se cini. A fkt sam volio ovaj album. I jebe mi se politiku, ovo je bas lose.
Machine Head and Robb Flyn have grown so much in my consideration...
Keep giving your music to us guys!
Ok... I'm gonna go listen to The Blackening now.
Conor Somers for fucking real! This catharsis album is NOT doing it for me AT ALL!
@@QuantumMind88 Beyond the pale is pretty good tho
@@Luis-pi7fh ripping off a strapping young lad song, of course it was gonna be good lmao
I tell my son these same words everyday and I'm glad there are other people out there who do too. LOVE AND METAL GUYS...and as always, excellent job Dave, you truly are one of the best...
Love you brother
Fantastic 🤘
This song makes me feel too much to put into words. Not even American pride. Beyond that. Pride of being human. Together. I could die to this song with no regrets. Its just so beautiful.
I used to play this song for my oldest son when it was just him and I out and about . 18 months ago the bad guys won, and he is gone.
Sorry man, horrible world… horrible people.
Super Punk influence, powerfull shit love it!
Listening to this again. Fuck...
It's a beautiful song
I don't listen to Machine Head but this song is just great. It's got more heart than any of the other songs off this album. You people just listen to patterns, you clearly don't know or appreciate the band.
Love. You
I’ve been a fan of their older and mid-career stuff for years. The Blackening, TTAOE, BME, TMTC, etc. I could never understand why they received so much hate amongst the metal community. “Their riffs and songwriting are badass!” I would say. Finally I decided to give this a listen… wow. It’s sad to think that this is all most people probably think of when they hear the name Machine Head.
In the USA metal is often related to fascism, lack of education, hate and trumpery. In the rest of the world, Metal is about free thinking, individuality,personal strength, intelligence and rationalism. You dislike their messages because you are a Yank and so you've been marinaded in bigotry and hate and fear since birth. But thats not the normality for the rest of the civilised world.
I still think this is the best metal song ever written.
What the fuck happened to Machine Head
Fuck yeah, Machine Head. This is the essence of metal and rock'n'roll. Making music that pisses off the people that need to be pissed off.
Spot on dude!!!!!
The fuck are you on? This is hardly counter culture. This is the popular culture... essentially just pop music that sounds metal-esque. That’s hardly what the metal and rock movement was about.
Hahaha! Sounds like its counter enough to your expectations that you're on here whining. So I guess they are doing a fine job doing what metal is about.
Whining? Hardly, I'm just telling you how it is, like it is. No ab-homonyms, no insults and in general no real care in the world whether or not this band succeeds... I'm simply stating, they've lost their edge and most likely their general direction as well. As a previous comment poster said "This sounds like the band recorded their mid life crisis.".
You see, buddy the thing i realize is, if i don't like a piece of music i just go and find other music, there is so much out there that there is no real point for me to complain too terribly much, i just want people to know that this is very contradictory to the bands' previous works.
It sounds like a bunch of whining, especially when you lead with a personal attack wondering what the fuck I'm on. Seems like its the definition of counter culture if it is not what you expect based on previous works. No one really gives a damn about what you want them to know.
Why are some people so obtuse? a day has 24 hours and we are never really identical to ourselves the second past ... Robb skinned is also Introspective Robb, just a brain that works in the heart of this metal machine. The artist has no eyes or borders, let him immolate himself by his art, what he does he does for us. For our pleasure, to guide through some steep paths. For all this, just thank you Mr. Flynn. Exercise your Art. We need it. In this chaos that ravages the synapses of the virtual world, I need your music every day more. Total Respect-
Great song!!! Touched me....can i cover this guys?plzzzzz.much love 💪🔓🎶📀🏅
I pity the haters, wannabe tough guy keyboard warriors ahaha! Good luck Robb & co, really looking forward to what the follow up to Catharsis will sound like
Sau geil der Song. iwi anders als gewohnt aber trotzdem super :)
I legitimately love this. Such a nice change of direction, it's gonna sound awesome live.
Best track off the album so far... (although I don't mind "Beyond the Pale" either).
I’m convinced Robb deleted all the negative comments cuz this comment section is so much different from what I remember lol
2 yrs later and I was thinking the same thing.
Very very good vocals !
This is intentionally made to reach a wider audience. Good message.
Cant be the only one that thinks this song is incredible, appreciate its different but still great
Love this. Great song, great message. Wasn’t a fan before but that has just changed.
make machine head great again! Drain the swamp lyrics and music!
I think this is a great song. I don't care what everyone else thinks.
Brings a tear to my eyes
The 4 chords, and in that exact order, 95% of modern pop music... I can't believe what I hear
Music Professor in da hooouse
Hi frrrrrrriend!
+Gareth Maudling I guess your definition of far-right is anyone right of chairman Mao.
So who is a racist then?
I have freedom of speech,stupid. Robin Finn is trending poseur who deserve to be kill and thrash to death.
Despite all the hate, this song grew on me
3:31 my reaction to this album
Lol
HAahahahahahaha
ahaha 😂😂