Studio Album · No. 3
The Burning Red Songwriting Credits by Machine Head
Produced by Ross Robinson · Engineered by Chuck Johnson, Kevin Bosley, Rob Agnello
Roadrunner
Groove MetalNu Metal
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Machine Head carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Machine Head
0 tracksoutside writers
Machine Head's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
400,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1999
Released
Data Insight
Twelve tracks, all the band's, and the widest spread of names in the catalogue: Flynn on all twelve, Luster on eleven, McClain on nine, Duce on seven. It is the album where the writing was most shared out, and also where the band moved closest to nu metal.
The Burning Red came out on Roadrunner in August 1999 with Ahrue Luster on guitar and Ross Robinson producing. It has sold 400,000 worldwide, 150,000 in the United States.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Enter the Phoenix
|
Robb Flynn | Robb FlynnAhrue LusterAdam DuceDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 2 |
Desire to Fire
|
Robb Flynn | Robb FlynnAhrue LusterAdam DuceDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 3 |
Nothing Left
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 4 |
The Blood, the Sweat, the Tears
|
Robb Flynn | Ahrue LusterRobert Flynn | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 5 |
Silver
|
Robb Flynn | Ahrue LusterRobert Flynn | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 6 |
From This Day
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnDave McClainAhrue Luster | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 7 |
Exhale the Vile
|
Robb Flynn | Robb FlynnAhrue LusterAdam DuceDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 8 |
Message in a Bottle
|
Robb Flynn | Robb FlynnAhrue LusterAdam DuceDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 9 |
Devil with the King's Card
|
Robb Flynn | Robb FlynnAhrue LusterAdam DuceDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 10 |
I Defy
|
Robb Flynn | Robb FlynnAhrue LusterAdam DuceDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 11 |
Five
|
Robb Flynn | Ahrue LusterRobert Flynn | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 12 |
The Burning Red
|
Robb Flynn | Robb FlynnAhrue LusterAdam DuceDave McClain | Ross Robinson | Robb Flynn (Performer)Ahrue Luster (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions The Burning Red
Who wrote The Burning Red?
Robb Flynn on all twelve tracks, with Ahrue Luster on eleven, Dave McClain on nine and Adam Duce on seven.
How did it sell?
400,000 worldwide and 150,000 in the United States. It is certified silver by the BPI.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
The discography publishes no Billboard Hot 100 positions for the album's singles.
Who engineered it?
Chuck Johnson, Kevin Bosley and Rob Agnello.
Who produced it?
Ross Robinson.
Is it a nu metal album?
It is usually described that way, and it divided the band's audience at the time.
How long is the album?
50:00 across twelve tracks.