Machine Head celebrate 30 years of 'Burn My Eyes' with early 90s demo release and IPA beer
Machine Head's first album, Burn My Eyes, is hitting its 30th anniversaryand to celebrate the band has planned a release called Diamonds In The Rough '92-'93, which a compilation of early demos and rare tracks from the band's early thrash era. The collection includes both limited edition picture discs and vinyl pressings, along with an ultra-deluxe CD digipak.
The band said they have uncovered the original unmastered demo cassette from 1993 release comprised of content that played a crucial role in securing their record deal with Roadrunner Records. The 'jewel in the crown' as they describe within this collection is a never-before-heard 4-track cassette rehearsal demo featuring their original drummer, Tony Costanza.
The band stated:
We have found the original unmastered demo cassette of the 1993 demo that got the band signed, and had it meticulously remastered at Sterling Sound. But the jewel in the crown; a never-before-released 4-track cassette rehearsal demo with our original drummer Tony Costanza, painstakingly remixed from the original 4-track cassette bounces and also mastered at Sterling Sound.
4-Track Rehearsal Demo ft Tony Costanza:
Side A:
1. Fuck It All
2. The Rage To Overcome
3. A Nation On Fire
4. Death Church
Side B:
5. Blood For Blood (instrumental)
6. I'm Your God Now
7. A Thousand Lies (instrumental)
Remastered Machine Head Demo:
Side C:
8. Death Church
9. Old
10. The Rage To Overcome
Side D:
11. A Nation On Fire
12. Real Lies
13. Fuck It All
The release is slated for September 4th, with pre-orders available through tentontradingco.com.
Alongside the rerelease, the band announced an IPA crafted in honor of the anniversary in collaboration with Turning Point Brew Co. The brew features an ABV of 4.8% and is going for a blend of classic hop flavors and aromas like pine, citrus, and stone fruit, plus a hint of pineapple.
The band says:
MACHINE HEAD X TURNING POINT BREW CO. Beer drinkers rejoice! In celebration of our "Burn My Eyes" 30th anniversary, we present Burn My Eyes IPA.
SHOP: https://www.turningpointbrewco.com/product-page/burn-my-eyes-machine-head-collabBurn My Eyes 4.8% Pale Ale
An all-American hop bill of Chinook, Bru-1 and Amarillo brings all of the classic hop flavours and aromas to the party: pine, citrus, stone fruit, and a healthy dose of pineapple.
Ingredients (allergens in bold): water, barley (gluten), wheat (gluten), oats, hops, yeast.
Suitable for vegans.
440ml can.Burn My Eyes 30th Anniversary Pale Ale merch also exclusively available:
T-Shirt (S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL)
Beer Can Koosie (one size)Limited edition free branded guitar pick with any orders that include Burn My Eyes beer - whilst stocks last! Turning Point Brew Co.
[via ThePRP]