BLIND GUARDIAN · The God Machine | DIGIPAK CD

Digipak CD with bonus tracks.

Background information about 'The God Machine'

Blind Guardian have never been a band to rest on their laurels, and The God Machine proves that once again with ferocious intent. This is the German power metal legends at their most direct and aggressive since their early days, yet it carries all the epic grandeur they have perfected over three decades. The album hits like a thunderbolt right from the opening notes of Deliver Us From Evil, combining razor-sharp riffing with Hansi Kürsch's unmistakable, commanding vocal delivery. Tracks like Damnation and Violent Shadows showcase a band that has stripped back some of the orchestral bombast in favor of pure, unrelenting metal power, while still maintaining that signature Blind Guardian melodic sensibility that made them icons.

The songwriting here is remarkably tight and focused. Secrets Of The American Gods takes a fascinating lyrical turn inspired by Neil Gaiman's novel, while Blood Of The Elves nods to their fantasy roots with Sapkowski's Witcher saga as backdrop. The production is crystal clear yet raw enough to keep every instrument punching through the mix. Destiny closes the main portion of the album with a soaring, anthemic chorus that will absolutely destroy live audiences. This digipak edition sweetens the deal with three bonus tracks, including the cyber-infused Life Beyond The Spheres (Cyber Mix) and alternate versions that give fascinating insight into the band's creative process. This is Blind Guardian at their most vital and hungry, and it is an absolute must for any fan of powerful, intelligent heavy metal.

For fans of: Helloween, Gamma Ray, Iced Earth, Savatage, Angra

Other Versions

PICTURE DLP · 39,99 € RED-BLACK MARBLED DLP · Sold out TRANSPARENT RED DLP · 35,99 € EARBOOK CDBOOK · 46,99 €

Track listing

1. Deliver Us From Evil
2. Damnation
3. Secrets Of The American Gods
4. Violent Shadows
5. Life Beyond The Spheres
6. Architects Of Doom
7. Let It Be No More
8. Blood Of The Elves
9. Destiny
10. Life Beyond The Spheres (Cyber Mix)
11. Destiny (Lead Guitar Version)
12. Let It Be No More (Heavy Vocals)

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com