Imperium Bass Tab

Through The Ashes Of Empires Tabs:

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BASS
MACHINE HEAD
IMPERIUM

TABBED BY BILLY MILNE
BEADG

INTRO
G--------------------
D--------------------
A--------------------
E--------------------
B-0-2~~~~~~~~~0-2----

RIFF
G--------------------
D--------------------
A--------------------
E--------------------
B-2-2-2-2--2-2-2-2---

RIFF
G----------------------
D----------------------
A----------------------
E----------------------
B-2-0-0-0--0-2-0-0-0---

RIFF
G------------------------------
D------------------------------
A------------------------------
E-3-3-3--0-0-0--6-6-6--3-3-3---
B------------------------------

RIFF-CHORUS
G---------------
D---------------
A---------------
E---------------
B-0-2---2-3-2---

Source: http://www.bassmasta.net/m/machine_head/141645.html

Tab Discussion, Comments, and Critiques


No Picture AJ Rhythm Player	#1 by AJ Frank at Jan 27, 2006 at 6:09 PM EST
	I believe that Machine Head have now reached that level, the level of the likes of Pantera, Slayer etc. After all what are 2 bad albums next to 4 incredible ones (IMO). Slayer had a week patch late nineties which they recovered from and Panteras Glam albums before Cowboys... well anyway. To me this song is about exactly what everyone has said, but I get a message more of becoming greater, conquering all the obstacles and shit thrown by society (as mentioned) and becoming more positive and strong spiritually... or something like that but worded better! Whenever I am having trouble in my life, emotionally, physically, mentally, whenever there is a challenge I am trying to get through like doing heavier weightlifting, playing better guitar and drums, standing up to the scum and violence living around me, this song gives me the strength I need. Let go your sorrow Sun will shine, this I promise Rising tommorow Rising

No Picture Jacque Average	#2 by Jacque Armijo at Mar 4, 2006 at 6:02 AM EST
	this song is the best one they have ever made

No Picture patrick Average	#3 by patrick wilson at Apr 15, 2006 at 2:07 AM EST
	Haha just browsing some songs and checked the last comment added box... it was for a KoRn song. I don't understand how there can be 50 comments on a KoRn song with utterly laughable lyrics, and only 7/8 comments on one of the greatest metal songs ever written. Machine Head have raised the bar and are up there with Pantera/Slayer etc in my head :) The only thing I can complain about is their tendancy to crank the volume up to the max at gigs, making the sound engineering in a small room sound shitty - and me deaf for about 3 days after! n1 Rob :P

No Picture Scuba Steve Average	#4 by Scuba Steve usry at May 21, 2006 at 4:20 AM EST
	This is my fav MH song. Its my theme song too ^_^. there is one line u forgot @ the ending after 'My spirit you cannot break' he says 'when we won't lose' ne way super kickass song !!!!

No Picture Jake Average	#5 by Jake M at Jun 6, 2006 at 4:52 AM EST
	Oh my fucking God. This is absolutely the best Machine Head song I've ever heard. The chorus just makes me wanna thrash some motherfuckers. And then the solo and the outro...GodDAMN! They really put this song away.

No Picture sam Wanna Be	#6 by sam hennessy at Jun 15, 2006 at 10:37 AM EST
	Fucking hell, this is amazing. hearing this every once in a while really does give me the strength to go on! Someone I've never met understands me totally!

No Picture Ziggy Professional	#7 by Ziggy at Jul 29, 2006 at 1:46 AM EST
	Words do not describe how fucking amazing this song is. It's my anthem. The meaning is pretty clear - to be yourself, resist conformity, no matter what obstacles society throws in your path. Incidentally, "Imperium" is the order of society in ancient Rome. Gotta be the best title ever.

No Picture Dale Rhythm Player	#8 by Dale Diaz at Oct 10, 2006 at 8:58 AM EST
	I wouldnt say they are up with slayer and Pantera yet as they have released 2 very poor albums and this album still has a few bad tracks on. But this could possibly be one of the greatest metal songs of all time.

No Picture Mitch Average	#9 by Mitch Pritchard at Nov 12, 2006 at 8:41 PM EST
	Haha just browsing some songs and checked the last comment added box... it was for a KoRn song. I don't understand how there can be 50 comments on a KoRn song with utterly laughable lyrics, and only 7/8 comments on one of the greatest metal songs ever written. Machine Head have raised the bar and are up there with Pantera/Slayer etc in my head :) The only thing I can complain about is their tendancy to crank the volume up to the max at gigs, making the sound engineering in a small room sound shitty - and me deaf for about 3 days after! n1 Rob :P

No Picture drw Average	#10 by drw drw at Nov 21, 2006 at 2:49 AM EST
	I agree, I think this song is about behind told what to do and refusing and rebelling. 'I'll stand here defiantly My middle finger raised' And also about they're hatred for society?

No Picture Tom Wanna Be	#11 by Tom Giles at Jan 25, 2007 at 7:05 PM EST
	'Imperium' and 'Aesthetics of hate' are well my Favorite Machine Head songs evaaaaaaaaa !! MACHINEFUCKINGHEAD

No Picture Felix Average	#12 by Felix at Jan 31, 2007 at 2:34 AM EST
	RoadRunner Records, and their spilt with them. "Fuck these chains, No god damn slave" and being able to do their own thing. just a guess but it looks like that to me. ironic that they rejoined RR if it is.