1999

Machine Head: The Burning Red (1999) album artwork

The Burning Red by Machine Head, released on August 1, 1999, via Roadrunner Records, blends nu-metal and alternative metal. Produced by Ross Robinson at Indigo Ranch Studios, it features introspective lyrics.

Control Denied: The Fragile Art of Existence (1999) album cover

Control Denied’s “The Fragile Art of Existence” (1999) is a progressive metal album featuring Chuck Schuldiner of Death. The album explores philosophical themes with clean vocals and intricate instrumentation.