Tag: Machine Head

Throwback: “Catharsis” from Machine Head!

It doesn’t seem possible but as Machine Head once again bask in the glory of a very well received album in “Of Kingdom And Crown” it’s predecessor “Catharsis” has reached its fifth anniversary. An album hated by many which brought about the departure of guitarist Phil Demmel and drummer Dave McClain from the band it,

NEWS: Frog Leaps into Bleach!

Taking a break from the Metalized Christmas covers, our Norwegian friend Leo Moracchioli from Frog Leap Studios has picked a classic from Nirvana to beef up in the same way that Machine Head famously did. What are we talking about? “Negative Creep” from the Metal Heads favourite “Bleach” of course! Maybe it’s a subliminal verse

Interview: Vio-Lence talk upcoming new album with Bloodstock!

Having let the world burn at Bloodstock Open Air Festival earlier this year, Vio-Lence and former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel sat on the sofa in the interview room with  interviewer extraordinare Oran O’Beirne. The conversation covers a plethora of subjects including filling in with Lamb Of God, the currently in the works Vio-Lence full

The Black Map #228: Imperium from London!

It’s been emotional. After a week off for bad behaviour it’s time we the sipped some scalding hot coffee and talked about Underground Metal for a few minutes. For the purpose we head from Durham and Mortal Chains to the bright lights and dark corners of our capital city London, where we find a band

Interview: Machine Head have Coffee with Ola!

It’s been a while since the last episode of the “Coffee with Ola” series but The Haunted guitarist has given us something special with this interview with Robb Flynn from Machine Head. A celebration of the stunning new album “Of Kingdom And Crown” with special mentions going to memories of Dimebag Darrell, Anime and gear,

Review: “Of Kingdom And Crown” by Machine Head

A lot has happened in the World of Oakland Californians Machine Head in the four years since 2018’s “Catharsis“, the final studio album to feature drummer Dave McClain and guitarist Phil Demmel, one that drew mixed and negative reviews that with both men stating that the group had become a Robb Flynn solo project towards

NEWS: Machine Head declare “No Gods, No Masters”!

As the countdown to their European co-headlining tour with Amon Amarth and The Halo Effect continues, the long awaited concept album “Of Kingdom And Crown” from Oakland Californians Machine Head has finally arrived with a music video for “No Gods, No Masters” marking the release date in style. Recorded with Zach Ohren, drummer Navene Koperweis