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Artist: Machine Head
Album: Burn My Eyes
Release Date: 9 Aug 1994

''Burn My Eyes'' is the debut album by Oakland, California|Oakland groove metal band Machine Head (band)|Machine Head. Its themes generally tie into the social disorder and corresponding inner tension that the band was exposed to in their native Oakland, CA, reflected in Robb Flynn|Robb Flynn's lyrics.

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The songs make references to some certain well-publicized controversies, such as the 1992 Los Angeles Riots (heard in dialogue on "Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies") and the Waco Siege of 1993 ("Davidian"). Elsewhere, there are tales of physical and mental abuse ("None But My Own", "The Rage To Overcome"), the condemning of profits from religious soliciting ("Death Church"), succumbing to substance abuse ("I'm Your God Now") and aforementioned themes of urban decay, social unrest, rebellion, belligerence, and socio-political commentary.

Stylistically, the album is credited as having bridged the gap between Pantera-style groove and the thrash metal stylings of Slayer's 80's output (which certainly can be heard on songs such as "Blood for Blood" and "A Nation on Fire"). The band's goal with this album was to create the "west coast's" answer to Biohazard (band)|Biohazard's street narratives. Compared to their concurrent releases, it is probably their

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