SEPULTURA · Machine Messiah | RUBY RED MARBLED 2LP

Ruby red marbled double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with two bonus tracks.

Background information about 'Machine Messiah'

Sepultura's "Machine Messiah" stands as a testament to the Brazilian legends' ability to evolve while maintaining their crushing intensity. This album finds the band exploring darker, more progressive territories without abandoning the ferocious thrash foundations that made them icons. The title track opens with mechanical precision, building into a sonic assault that perfectly captures the album's dystopian themes about technology's grip on humanity. Tracks like "I Am The Enemy" and "Phantom Self" showcase Derrick Green's commanding vocal presence while the rhythm section of Paulo Jr. and Eloy Casagrande delivers earth-shaking grooves that'll leave your speakers begging for mercy.

The album's second half maintains the momentum with standouts like "Silent Violence" and the absolutely devastating "Cyber God", which feels like a cyberpunk nightmare come to life. The inclusion of bonus tracks "Chosen Skin" and the surprisingly engaging "Ultraseven No Uta" adds extra value to this vinyl pressing. Andreas Kisser's guitar work throughout remains as sharp as ever, weaving intricate melodies between the crushing riffs that have defined Sepultura's sound for decades.

For fans of: Machine Head, Soulfly, Gojira and Testament

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Machine Messiah
A2. I Am The Enemy
A3. Phantom Self
B4. Alethea
B5. Iceberg Dances

LP 2:
C1. Sworn Oath
C2. Resistant Parasites
C3. Silent Violence
D4. Vandals Nest
D5. Cyber God
D6. Chosen Skin (Bonus Track)
D7. Ultraseven No Uta (Bonus Track)</trackListing>

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