Become

Released in September 2011, Become is the debut full-length album from the Arizona-based hard rock outfit Man Made Machine. The album represents a definitive snapshot of the early 2010s post-grunge and alternative metal landscape, blending the polished, commercial-friendly production of the era with a heavier, more aggressive metal edge. Produced with a dense, compressed-loud aesthetic, the record features prominent double-tracked vocals, thick wall-of-sound guitar tracking, and a highly punchy rhythm section. Tracks like 'Liar and a Thief' and 'Ready Aim Fire' showcase the band's knack for anthemic songwriting, while heavier cuts like 'See You in Hell' push into alternative metal territory with screaming vocal accents and aggressive breakdowns. The album remains a cult favorite among fans of modern hard rock and post-grunge.