THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Very few bands make it to their 11th album. Even fewer do so with the same fire and fury that defined their early years. But Machine Head aren’t just any band.
For over three decades, the personification of determination, foundeing singer-guitarist Robb Flynn has led Machine Head on an uncompromising path — one fueled by defiance, reinvention, and a relentless pursuit of evolution. Now, with Unatøned, they’ve once again sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form to date.
That fighting spirit, paired with a steadfast commitment to reinvention, has kept Machine Head at the forefront of heavy music. With five million albums sold, over a billion streams and a Grammy nomination, their legacy is indeed impossible to deny — but nostalgia has never been part of the equation. Unatøned is a testament to momentum, an album honed to its sharpest edge, forged on creative discipline and the hunger to push forward.
Determined to challenge himself, Flynn set strict songwriting parameters for Unatøned, crafting shorter, more focused songs with a decidedly American feel, unconventional key changes, and shifting structures that break expectations. That self-imposed restraint resulted in a lean, unrelenting album that captures Machine Head at their most potent. Written in motion — on the road, in hotel rooms, and across continents — it reflects the raw energy of their return to the global festival circuit after an 11-year hiatus.
The album drips with melancholy melodies, and yet hammers with bludgeoning riffs, soars with anthemic singalongs of love lost and sadness, to bellowing power and undeniable confidence. Unatøned is Machine Head proving once again that longevity in metal isn’t about comfort — it’s about taking risks, standing firm in conviction, and refusing to stagnate. Despite being 11 albums deep, they remain as fierce, relevant, and unstoppable as ever.”
