Machine Head - Locust [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Machine Head's music video for 'Locust' from the album, Unto The Locust - available now on Roadrunner Records.
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LYRICS
Sweet caress grazes my skin. It's loveless, these hooks sink in.
Behind an angel's disguise, an insect preys.
Mandibles cut like a knife, a reckoning.
Forming clouds, their shadow shrouds. Louder the tattered wings they sound.
Descending down.
Down they come, the swarm of locusts. Skies above converge to choke us.
Feast of souls consume the harvest. Young and old, suffer unto the locust.
Surrender, these veins are bled. Devoured, nothing sacred. Strings pull the marionettes.
See how they dance upon the winds that beget our pestilence.
Forming clouds
Their shadow shrouds
Louder the tattered wings they sound
Descending down
Down they come
The swarm of locusts
Skies above
Converge to choke us
Feast of souls
Consume the harvest
Young and old
Suffer unto the locust
Bleeding from my eyes, this plague is sent to erase us.
Bleeding from inside, these vermin can't infiltrate us.
Faith appears, and holds a candle. Hark, the angels sing.
Forming clouds, their shadow shrouds. Louder the tattered wings they sound.
Tear the veil, the lies derail. Purity ever will prevail. Trumpets sound the shattered crown.
Halos of truth now they surround. The charade comes down.

[@adamicus]

When the first heavy riff drops, that moment could cure depression! :D

[@ricardosouza3119]

anger can cure depression?

[@adamicus]

+Ricardo Souza Oh yes! Apathy and a despairing negative attitude can be a big part of what keeps depression alive. Anger can then be used as a positive energy that can lead to change for the better, well that and KICK ASS RIFFS.

[@adamicus]

+Adam Walker I refer you @Ricardo to a song called "Rise" by Public Image Ltd which states in the lyrics "Anger is an energy" which I find to be SO true!

[@PsYKoTiK]

+Adam Walker I rarely comment here, but this time I felt compelled to. I suffer from depression, and have recently discovered that converting sadness in to anger works well for positive fuel. Metal works!

[@adamicus]

Thanks Chris, I also speak from experience here. I suffer from severe bouts of depression, heavy music like this with lots of feeling behind it is what gets me through the worst times and helps me appreciate the best

[@CaldasXD]

2011: Its just a song, nothing more 2020: ...

[@DanielTeixeira97]

Oh Shit

[@coultersheppard6215]

Africa actually did have locusts this year.

[@lunahetfield]

Coulter Sheppard i hope they played this song

[@marciohenriquenascimento5320]

Brasil haver your own locust every political election, piles of ....

[@user-mg7qz8gy4t]

2024….. I’ll just leave this here

[@zoiosilva]

2020: Locust swarms strikes Asia, Africa and South America. Me:

[@WFIST]

wish they had more songs like this - That strum pattern is so kick ass

[@hanselmanryanjames]

Halo, reminds me of this song. If you never heard it.

[@themetalking7787]

That man has an awesome fucking voice.

[@metalfuckinghammerm8740]

+Anthony O'Brien Seeing him live is fucking awesome. #Cleveland

[@SuperballBG]

+Anthony O'Brien I saw them live a couple of months ago, he sounded awesome live too :)

[@Fjnk12]

+Anthony O'Brien Yes! of course clean vocals , screaming and rap

[@themetalking7787]

***** You're clearly deaf.

[@themetalking7787]

***** Is that meant to hurt my feelings? :p

[@williamwallace5177]

perfect song to listen to while doing geometry homework angrily

[@taylorkraemer2695]

If you need more music to add to your geometry playlist, check out Killswitch Engage's new album Atonement! It's my favorite metal album so far this year.

[@calebengland77]

Relatable, listen to this song while doing my algebra homework.

[@freddy512]

Love it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@justjusticeful]

Remember if it's science homework it has to be tool

[@martijnverbrugge5287]

also works while marking English exams

[@HavelGaming]

I've got barely any hearing in my left ear and I got new headphones today, being able to appreciate this song again has made me cry 😂

[@locust7777]

Same here. High five!

[@HavelGaming]

@@locust7777 shite mate isn't it?

[@locust7777]

@@HavelGaming Sure is. Mine was actually caused by Slayer live in concert. And i've got constant ringing in one ear.

[@ghostb613]

His voice is really amazing

[@eliminshrintar]

Dave McClain is one of the most underrated drummers out there.

[@unleash-hell6666]

FORSURE!!! "DAVE MCCLAIN IS AMAZING LIVE"!!! ..he's for sure the top 5 drummers of this world!! Unbelievable talent! "San Francisco, California baby represent "!

[@toddtaylor8368]

Better than Joey Jordison, the drummer everyone thinks is the best ever blah blah blah, Dave McClain is the shit and easily the best metal drummer today

[@cmoore1369]

He's great. He's up there with David Silveria (formerly of Korn), Travis Smith (formerly of Trivium), Matthew McDonough ( formerly of Mudvayne) and the best of all time John Boecklin sadly also formerly of DevilDriver. These guys make John Bonham and Joey Jordison look novice at best in my opinion. 🤘

[@nickkwatussi7080]

Todd Taylor you can’t be serious ! Hahahah joey and this dude blow ! It’s so basic and rudimentary you can’t possibly tell me you can’t think of a better metal drummer ? You must not listen to much metal at all

[@magnetarkhan]

Machine head doesn't let their drummers grow their hair lol.

[@DixT1]

One of the most underrated metal bands today.

[@AzwanGP]

+Dixie T how can u consider them as underrated? Machine Head is pretty famous

[@kcregalado]

Gojira is FUCKING MORE FUCKING UNDERATED THAN ANY BAND IN THE WORLD

[@AzwanGP]

+Kc Regalado agreed

[@kcregalado]

+Azwan GP do you wanna be best friends

[@painlesstragedy1959]

+Kc Regalado Soo FUCKING TRUE

[@lakraki7916]

One of the greatest metal songs ever written

[@ashtrayps]

One of the most underrated metal bands ever. Long live Machine Head 🤘🤘

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

hearing this song live is insane

[@21335186z]

Well, it's not possible to hear it while dead.

[@haize8679]

Live!! you know in concert. dumb fuck!

[@21335186z]

Haize Joke! You know. Dumb coitus!

[@haize8679]

8b64z coitus implies intercourse....that makes no sense dork!

[@HappyMadness4000]

Oooooh playing the 'woman' card. This isn't wartime anymore

[@kevgmei]

Alright, I think I'm gonna buy some Machine Head albums.

[@FL1PRTP]

Kevin Meisenbacher BUY THE BLACKENING I THINK IT HAS SOME OF THEIR HEAVIEST SHIT JUST LIKE THIS AESTHETICS OF HATE,SLANDEROUS, CLENCHING THE FISTS OF DECENT, BEAUTIFUL MORNING.JUST A BUNCH OF GOOD HEAVY SONGS

[@bigpetemontesano7261]

My dude you must get Burn my Eyes, its such a fucking good album and a god damn classic

[@kawigreenbk]

Kevin Meisenbacher i agree bro

[@tatakong]

Get em all!!!!!!!

[@dustinpulliam7663]

Kevin Meisenbacher get them all they are all worth it

[@itssheaboi]

Been almost 7 years already? Just felt like yesterday this song came out. Still love it too

[@complexfrod]

10 years already 😭

[@jennpark8559]

I can't decide if your screen name is a Shia LeBouff reference or the go-to dig at a sexy lady you are trying to get fresh with 😂

[@alexseimears3573]

For Whayatt Greenfield

[@cameron7187]

the guitar starting at 3:25 invoked a tingling sensation throughout my body, so good

[@trentredman9444]

Howie Mandell killing it on the drums

[@ezepisodes]

ikr

[@michaelscanlan6765]

+Trent Redman Haha holy shit, can not unsee

[@unleash-hell6666]

Michael Scanlan Dave mcclain! Is 1 bad as white boy on them drums!!! For sure the top "5 BEST DRUMMERS OF THIS WORLD"! Amazing live!!

[@RageAgainstRustyCage]

+Trent Redman Howie who?

[@JoshuaHistoryBuff]

+RageAgainstRustyCage Your dad

[@nenofalletta]

Machine Head is like a cross between Pantera,Metallica and Slayer.

[@trevoryeo559]

there's some Korn in there too I think

[@TheEpicLinkFreeman]

+Nino Falletta my dad said they're a mix between bullet for my valentine and slayer, I think he was pretty accurate update: reading your comment on this video again, forgetting that i responded, I have to agree haha

[@kcregalado]

Yeah and a little bit of slipknot and a teency bit of lamb of god

[@AgustinRodriguez-Bdm]

+Kc Regalado Lamb of God?!? Wtf?

[@kcregalado]

+Agustin Rodriguez hey i said a teency bit

[@OpaliteOnyx]

Just heard this song live yesterday! Was amazing! Even more powerful in the moment.

[@dimitriss.7954]

Sweet caress grazes my skin It's loveless, these hooks sink in Behind an angel's disguise, an insect preys Mandibles cut like a knife, the reckoning Forming clouds, their shadow shrouds Louder the tattered wings they sound Descending down Down they come, the swarm of locusts Skies above converge to choke us Feast of souls consume the harvest Young and old, suffer unto the locust Surrender, these veins are bled Devoured, nothing sacred Strings pull the marionettes See how they dance upon the winds that beget our pestilence Forming clouds, their shadow shrouds Louder the tattered wings they sound Descending down Down they come, the swarm of locusts Skies above converge to choke us Feast of souls consume the harvest Young and old, suffer unto the locust Bleeding from my eyes, this plague is sent to erase us Bleeding from inside, these vermin can't infiltrate us Faith appears, and holds a candle Hark, the angels sing Forming clouds, their shadow shrouds Louder the tattered wings they sound Tear the veil, the lies derail Purity ever will prevail Trumpets sound the shattered crown Halos of truth now they surround The charade comes down Down they come, the swarm of locusts Skies above converge to choke us Feast of souls consume the harvest Young and old, (suffer unto the locust) Down they come, the swarm of locusts Skies above converge to choke us Feast of souls consume the harvest Young and old, suffer unto the locust

[@smallshrimpin6939]

I thought it was chattered wings they sound, but I’m probably wrong

[@dimitriss.7954]

@@smallshrimpin6939 lol

[@smallshrimpin6939]

Dimitris S. lol

[@pacmanghostbutt9398]

Thanks for putting in the work to actually take the time to display the lyrics 👍

[@jennpark8559]

Few posess the eyes that truly see through this vast deception. Thank you 😇

[@vincentdarkrosrayne]

to me Machine Head is metal in its purist form. none of those subgenres. and i love these dudes. completely found them by accident but glad i did. amazing vocals, lyrics, and composition of instrumentals. i remember getting in trouble with my parents when i first found them cause of the cursing. but i had to tell them their lyrics were actually positive and inspiring.

[@itdoesntmatter9361]

You should your own band. You could call it Machine Nerd.

[@patgraeme775]

They were the first band I saw live

[@itdoesntmatter9361]

@@LucasRodrigues-tm8os How nice of you to say so.

[@itdoesntmatter9361]

@@LucasRodrigues-tm8os Hell yeah. No. Fuck no. Just no. Maybe... No.

[@fackumon292]

The subgenre is called groove metal lmao

[@franklinvelle7725]

Goddammit... i can't stop to listen this band, They are FUCKING AWESOME!!

[@thatoneguynooneknows6310]

I always listen to this song after my shift until my mom arrives to pick me up

[@nolfred98]

5:25 Mr. Stark I Don't feel so good

[@joanbrunet6]

Masterpiece.

[@maxmoritz1931]

nope. check out the album the blackening from machine head... the whole album is a masterpiece... especially the first song!

[@joanbrunet6]

Well this is a masterpiece.

[@Celestial_Being666]

@@maxmoritz1931 this song is still a masterpiece

[@BrendorTheEndor]

Such a masterpiece of the genre here. Really showcases just how good thrash metal can be.

[@MrRandomhero2]

THRASHmetal? really bru?

[@BrendorTheEndor]

+Wouter Witten wut

[@cosmic4701]

This is groove metal man.

[@caesar7634]

+Cosmic_Infidel it doesnt matter if it is trash, groove or heavy metal. This song and the band are awesome, this matters!

[@BrendorTheEndor]

+jax son thank you sir

[@marcocampus5935]

Prog-Tresh Masterpiece!

[@satanicblackmetalhead]

Young and old...SUFFER UNTO THE LOCUST!!!! Great band!

[@biggee9266]

Drummer is badass

[@dan_willy]

Big Gee Agree

[@yoav04444]

Howwie mandell

[@thomsbikes3628]

Looks like he's getting tickled in the first big ass break

[@magnetarkhan]

Baldass

[@desantos1234]

02:41 HAHAHA! imagine what the people walking past thought was happening to this guy whilst they were filming him without effects! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@boogherghostgreenslimy529]

Desantos123 UK ... Yeah, that would be pretty fucked up an agonizingly painful...

[@klindlutfija9955]

Boogherghost Green Slimy we sellers do A Party too) @😀

[@lorenzhoez8484]

just having a nostalgia trip. this song is honestly was an eargasm to me hands down.

[@joshuahenry4218]

Who are the 2,600 tasteless people? Funny I am just now hearing this song for the first time during the 17 year Cicada emergence. Great jam! 🤘🏻

[@jeromekrammes2031]

This sounds how I think metal SHOULD sound.

[@pillager278]

Hank McStash who do you not think sounds metal in the genre? Lol

[@Corey-tp2eo]

@@pillager278 some metalcore just rapes the djent/has only growl singing with no REAL angry vocals

[@TheShawnRaven]

My first Machine Head song. I was nigh a teen still growing up the scene until this music video started playing on my TV. Needless to say, that's when I started paying attention to similar artists like them. They were the primary reason i even found Pantera! :D

[@williamlaycock7190]

KoRnIsKoRn

[@Inhalin1514]

I know opinions are like assholes but I'd take pantera over this anyday

[@legionnaire__6197]

Mee too

[@PalmettoStateSirens]

Kinda funny considering how Robb and Phil are enemies

[@jonkal7809]

I'm old skool. I have been following Machine Head since '94. One of my favorite bands ever. I saw them for the first time in '96 or '97 at Ozzfest I think...lol Bitchin. SLAYER!!!!!!!......Had too....Too bad Slayer is retired, they both need to tour again TOGETHER!!!

[@davidaldave3860]

I had the privilege to watch Machine Head live at Graspop Festival last Friday and I must say they're badass on stage and they became of my favourite metal bands for a while already. Great performance and the vibe was awesome! They played Locust and I loved every second of it! I was actually thrilled by the entire set list. Hope to see them again soon! ROCK ON!

[@PLVC3BO]

I came twice in the first 45 seconds

[@wajahathasib25]

IKR!

[@Onedayilbeok]

why didn't you go for a triple!

[@msredfox]

+Onedayilbeok oh baby a triple!

[@tatakong]

remarkable....

[@user-zw7jo2hw3i]

LeCaissie relatable.

[@onSoleY]

This song is stuck in my head

[@mattace2605]

How I could barely tell what's he's saying

[@TheBobberan]

Its easier to understand than death-metal, and there are lyrics in the description...

[@Shake69ification]

Matt Ace Dude, do you even metal?

[@youtubechannelname188]

It’s always stuck in my head

[@dustinpulliam7663]

YeloSno listen to Beyond The Pale off the new album

[@tornawayofficial]

The heavy intro riff is probably the most fun riff to play ever. One of my warm ups before band practice.

[@kerrwallace7090]

Jurassic World Domino be like

[@anderskupper2825]

Best metal band for 22 years running!!!

[@guilhermetorelly3313]

Surely one of the best songs of this century! This is complete! Heaviness, harmony, destruction, loud guitars, power, screams and Locusts! hahaha This is Metal at it's best!!

[@depousinho]

One of the best breakdowns ever was made by a not-core or djent band. Awesome ✨

[@dmgunmaster]

Came here after listening to Catharsis. We need the original machine head back!

[@EvanKGuitarEKGuitareislife]

I actually love Catharsis (The song, except Beyond the Pale and Catharsis, this album isn't so good)

[@coultersheppard6215]

Catharsis ain't as bad as people make it out to be, but you do have to look past some *cough* caustic politics

[@ReJulien168]

The breakdown is beautiful!!

[@desantos1234]

Is it weird if you listen to Machine Head before going to bed?

[@matthewstephens5937]

desantos123 Not at all!

[@matthewstephens5937]

I've listened to 3 Machine Head albums in my sleep on different nights (Burn My Eyes, Unto The Locust and Through The Ashes of Empires).

[@mikegent9560]

desantos123 Doing it right now lol \m/

[@maximus_crotchrocket907]

desantos123 oh yes totally, I don't know anybody who listens to music before going to bed..it's so weird...

[@hunterhoward8156]

I'm doing it right now lol

[@tanyayates503]

I love this band. And this song. I'm a fan forever

[@user-by2ik5ms9t]

Величайшая металл группа.Чесна ня музыка и безупречная игра на инструментах.Флинт просто гений как певец и как гмтарист❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@saruu5590]

Todo el mundo tendria que tener conocimiento sobre este grupo... SON LA HOSTIA!

[@joeadams9805]

Dave is definitely one of the best drummers I've ever seen, he's in beast mode on this song

[@rstknives2423]

2021. Still my favorite song! Love it.

[@protect3rgoku119]

I used to deliver pizza while blasting this song

[@trey8394]

the intro always gives me goosebumps xD

[@killuamurdock444]

thanks god they left the nu metal forever... groove\thrash rules!

[@FancyJohnny]

+Nu Metal Kid lol shut up nu metal kid

[@nobody2490]

Spoke too soon

[@theinmortal6]

Now that Catharsis is out, not forever I guess.

[@bigcryptid448]

nu metal is a bad word

[@eddiecabesa5584]

What are you talking about? The burning red is a very good album

[@PrestigePW]

My current four year old brother loved this song when he was younger

[@thesloke1111]

3:10 is one of my favorite parts to any song. The perfect transition from rage to serenity. Get chills every time I hear it.

[@Djent7779]

Machine head are an Industrial metal band, just like lamb of jesus

[@TheSoleDweller]

Well, there are no keyboard nor electronic beats. This ain't Indus Metal, it is f***ing raw Metal. And one of the best out there.

[@PLVC3BO]

Just saw them last night in Ottawa, CA. It was awesome!

[@judas263]

Embarrassingly, I only got into Machine Head THIS YEAR. I just love them.

[@lokitus]

Don't worry: I'm done waay stupider things. you'll be fine. Just keep listening to Machine Head

[@tobycarroll6077]

Listening to this in 2020. God damm this brings back some memories.

[@overrull4942]

what better bed time storie? Machine Head Rullezzzz Heavy Metal Forever!

[@lordjor96]

Since when Jesus became a Heavy Metal singer?

[@ganondorfchampin]

+lordjor96 Since always.

[@PatrickWDunne]

Dream Evil - HMJ

[@samariapalenciaavelar396]

Jesus ahaha

[@BeorcKano]

Have you heard about our lord and savior, THE FUCKING METAL?

[@dunnobutwayne]

jeebus

[@joshuabarbour5278]

There is hope for the metal old heads as long as machine head is doin stuff like this. Thank God.

[@louiseburt5472]

Im here for the music as always

[@anonymousarnarchy2427]

lovin' their early 90s, late 80s stuff...... majorly stoked animation

[@kajag5232]

I wish I could like this more than once...Amazing song.

[@docdave1994]

Machine head changes like the flavor of the day.

[@skatatataatje]

LET THE HOUSEKEEPING COMMENCE! 🤘

[@slyskitzo]

the singer looks like a pissed off Jesus

[@mypeepeestink5120]

he is

[@Jonnyzaza420]

yeah

[@slyskitzo]

+manlikerat 4360 lol

[@kc5402]

Funny you should say that - he came back but no-one noticed - hence he's pissed off! ;-)

[@dicknavies3755]

that's great lmfao

[@Costansia]

I have to see them in live!

[@Yeeleaf007]

I’ve played this song over and over again since it was out. Thank you!

[@reinhardfeldinger1532]

i play and listen to Metal since 30 yrs or more...that Song defines everything i love to live and die for Metal....this song is the best in metal in in my eyes...

[@Renatodelmelo]

Great music to listen when playing Gears of War

[@ericcartman1425]

Oh yes!!!!

[@asustainablepresidencywith663]

This is my favorite song

[@kristennification]

The drums in the beginning is honestly my favorite part. I get so pumped

[@issacgerdes8530]

Who all is here in 2023

[@Rudromukherjeenerv]

This album is absolute genius! It's a story. The Blackening will always be my favourite album, but Unto the Locust is a masterclass in metal production and arrangement! The dynamics, the use of different time signatures the fluidity of the melodies! I fucking love it!

[@adelinapepene6314]

first time hearing it, magical

[@christiancb9974]

Who listeng 2023??? 🤘🇵🇪

[@nolascopereira5519]

Beautiful Solo!

[@popitzikaliou7]

Μαγεία. Παλιό αγαπημένο. Αξία.Σε λάϊβ θεϊκό

[@shania7832]

I went to Machine Head in 2017, Saskatoon, Canada. My boyfriend and I brought my friend along and her boyfriend. Funny story, I was having a good fucking time and my friend at the time was in front row recording her at the concert and the show and Robb called her out. He took her phone and kept it for awhile, she didn't realize I was behind her and I seen what happened. She told my boyfriend and I walked up to them when she told him, she said the lead singer just kicked her, took her phone and called her fat. Me.... beer in hand, told her look we aren't leaving because you want to lie. The fact she said Robb kicked her and called her fat made me LOL in the venue. She's obviously no longer my friend lol

[@MaddScooooter]

the drum fill into the riff gives me chills every time.

[@dr0pb34r]

I have so under rated this band for FAR too long.....

[@Nobellend]

...i've been in the Unto the Lucust koncert in Birmingham Dec/2011.In live the entire album is amazing...but it is anyway!!!!!!!!!! MachineHead forevaaaaaa!!!!!

[@dylans4626]

Keep Calm and SUFFER UNTO THE LOCUST!

[@Shan81044]

NICE SONG AND VIDEO CLIP BAND MACHINE HEAD!

[@dunkelheit8594]

The reason why I got to Machine Head is this song. It's so amazing

[@DUNCEATRON5000]

One of the best machinehead songs

[@user-hs2ns8hg6s]

Классно! Сейчас среди современных групп очень трудно найти нормальный , сильный и техничный метал. Красавцы!

[@calebhohneke8482]

Love the solo section in this song. They pick those guitar strings like badasses....You cant hear the strings getting hammered by the pick strokes......Absolutely killer!

[@S_Z55555]

This groovy riff is everything.

[@Mike4metal]

You can’t go wrong with two ex violence guitarists in the band! Machine head kills it!

[@MrCommonSense100]

One of the best examples of metal ever created, Bra fucking vo!

[@IronWarrior57560]

Yes

[@dylanworth8806]

+Raptor Jesus I don't agree with him at all. This is a good song... But, like all the other metal bands that came out a long time ago... All these teenagers don't understand that there are better metal bands out there...

[@theJohnry]

i listen to all the old shit too and i still think this is among the best metal songs

[@waveringmind2472]

+Raptor Jesus I am 34 and I have to say Machine Head is one of the best metal bands at this point of time. And I really have listened to a lot of Bands. Yeah but I agree, this is not their best song, for sure

[@ahmedafcershishir990]

I love the intro soo much! Ahh that drumming!

[@lorenalupoi4040]

One of the most beautiful and powerfull voices ever! LOVE YOU GUYS! see you soooooon!

[@ianhughes2206]

they should make a song called bush.

[@johnmoldenhauer8959]

Good one xD

[@gogreen1334]

i dont get it.

[@diana_m311]

ian the bassist lol

[@nicksupreme2094]

go green Post grunge band Bush has a quite famous song called "Machine Head"

[@mostafahossaintuhin]

I don't think people realize how legendary this is. I feel bad for those who only listen to mainstream music.

[@chrisfrocks]

I don't understand how I've been missing out on this band... I've been listening to metal for years. I just don't understand, this is some good shit.

[@hanzspecter203]

old but gold