Old
Machine Head
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I am the man that defends all things profane 6000 years is the time that I shall reign And with a grin drank the blood of holy swine Impurity made the blood turn into wine Old man, dead hand If only in their insanity The lie feeds off their greed Jesus wept I am the pain that feeds off your weakness A sickening born of hate not of the blessed And with that time I will crush all things they prey Destroying all from the known to the arcane Old man, dead hand If only in their insanity The lie feeds off their greed Jesus wept Bun my eyes and try to blind me Bury me so they won't find me Try to suck my power empty Got no crown of thorns on me So burn my eyes and try to blind Bury me so they won't find Try to suck my power dry You got no crown of thorns on me Old man, dead hand If only in their insanity The lie feeds off their greed Jesus wept
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Written by: ADAM DUCE, CHRIS KONTOS, LOGAN CONRAD MADER, ROBERT CONRAD FLYNN
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Old" is one of the tracks in Machine Head's debut studio album, "Burn My Eyes," which was released in 1994.
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Genre ClassificationClassified under the genre of groove metal and thrash metal, "Old" consists of aggressive, heavily palm-muted rhythm guitar parts, which is a characteristic of these genres.
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Album SuccessThe album, "Burn My Eyes", where "Old" is included, became one of the most successful debuts in the genre, establishing Machine Head as one of the pioneering bands of the new wave of American heavy metal.
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Band LineupWhen "Old" and the rest of the "Burn My Eyes" album songs were written and recorded, the band consisted of Robb Flynn (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Logan Mader (lead guitar), Adam Duce (bass, backing vocals), and Chris Kontos (drums).
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Music VideoThere is an official music video for "Old" that garnered millions of views on YouTube. The video depicted the band performing the song and included some heavy imagery that represented the song’s themes.
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Live Performance“Old” often appears in Machine Head’s live setlist, showing the longevity and popularity of the song amongst fans.
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Sonic StructureThe song is known for its distinct, aggressive sound and its fast-paced tempo, making it one of the heavier tracks on the "Burn My Eyes" album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Old" deal with themes of rebellion, resistance, and aggressive self-affirmation - common themes in the band's discography.
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Re-recorded VersionIn 2019, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of "Burn My Eyes", Machine Head re-recorded the entire album live in the studio, including "Old". The updated version featured the return of original album members Chris Kontos and Logan Mader.
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Influence"Old" along with the rest of the tracks from "Burn My Eyes" played a significant role in defining the groove metal sound and influenced a generation of metal bands that followed.
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