Studio Album · No. 5
Through the Ashes of Empires Songwriting Credits by Machine Head
Produced by Robb Flynn
Roadrunner
Groove MetalThrash Metal
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Machine Head carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Machine Head
0 tracksoutside writers
Machine Head's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer82%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
100,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2004
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks, all the band's, with Flynn on every one. Demmel takes three credits on his first album and builds from there. The record turned the band back towards thrash after two nu metal albums, and the writing narrowed with it.
Through the Ashes of Empires came out on Roadrunner in April 2004 with Phil Demmel on guitar and has sold 100,000 in the United States. "Imperium" came off it.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Imperium
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnDave McClain | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 2 |
Bite the Bullet
|
Robb Flynn | Robert Flynn | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 3 |
Left Unfinished
|
Robb Flynn | Robert Flynn | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 4 |
Elegy
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnDave McClain | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 5 |
In the Presence of My Enemies
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnPhil Demmel | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 6 |
Days Turn Blue to Gray
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnPhil Demmel | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 7 |
Vim
|
Robb FlynnAdam Duce | Robert FlynnDave McClain | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 8 |
Seasons Wither
|
Robb FlynnAdam Duce | Robert FlynnPhil Demmel | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 9 |
All Falls Down
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnDave McClain | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 10 |
Wipe the Tears
|
Robb FlynnAdam Duce | Robert FlynnDave McClain | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
| 11 |
Descend the Shades of Night
|
Robb Flynn | Robert FlynnDave McClain | Robb Flynn | Robb Flynn (Performer)Phil Demmel (Performer)Adam Duce (Performer)Dave McClain (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Through the Ashes of Empires
Who wrote Through the Ashes of Empires?
Robb Flynn on all eleven tracks, with Dave McClain on six, Phil Demmel on three and Adam Duce on three.
How did it sell?
100,000 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.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists writers and producers but names no engineer.
Is this Phil Demmel's first album?
Yes, his first of five with the band.
What does it sound like?
A return to thrash and groove metal after the two nu metal records.
How long is the album?
59:57 across eleven tracks.