Wondering where the now former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel went to after his stint in Oakland California’s finest? The answer is that he re-joined Vio-lence, a band that both he and Robb Flynn both appeared in before Machine Head existed. The 2019 incarnation of Vio-lence sees the San Francisco Bay Thrashers featuring 4 of
Sometimes you need to take a step back in order to take a step forward. It’s taken 5 long years for Queens New York Metallic Hardcore crew Sworn Enemy to make “Gamechanger”, an album that is produced by Robb Flynn of Machine Head and engineered, mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren, famous for his work
Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn announced yesterday the 25th Anniversary Tour for the bands seminal 1994 debut album “Burn My Eyes” with original guitarist Logan Mader (now in Once Human) and drummer Chris Krontos in the fold. Also announced was a live in the studio recording of the album as a one take warts and
Not only have Machine Head announced that they are auditioning new members as of last week at Sharkbite Studios in their native Oakland California, but they’ve now gone on, with this video to announce a tour! A 25th Anniversary Tour for their 1994 classic “Burn My Eyes” which will see the band perform two sets
Comprising vocalist Matt James, axe wielding duo Tony Maue and George Harris and a rhythm section of sticksman Jai Patel and bassist Matt Cox, The Raven Age hail from Harlow in Essex. Following their debut full length “Darkness Will Rise” in 2017 and winning the ‘Best New Band 2017’ at the Planet Rock Awards, the band
Kerrang! Magazine are asking what 9 things we want from the upcoming new Slipknot album in a recently released article here which makes for interesting reading. Coupled with the news that Robb Flynn has announced Machine Head as being “working on new heaviness” this week, it kind of got us thinking… What would we hope
Often talked about, much loved and much panned, Oakland Californian Robb Flynn fronted Machine Head have released more than their fair share of diamonds over the years. Many would argue that their debut full length “Burn My Eyes” is a not only a stone wall classic, but an album that the band haven’t bettered. Seeing
Portland, Oregon’s Poison Idea have to be one of the most influential bands around. Their 1990 third studio album “Feel The Darkness” is one that has been sighted as an influence by Pantera, Machine Head, Turbonegro and Kill Your Idols to name but a few and with even Metallica getting in on the act with
Chicago Illinois Death Metal band Hate Force, who feature in their ranks James Pligge, otherwise known as Harms Way‘s frontman and both current and former members of Weekend Nachos and Like Rats fame among their line-up have released a self titled debut album. It’s a project that has been a long time in the works
Hailing from Brussels, Belgium are a 14 legged beast of a Symphonic Metal band by the name of Anwynn. Currently working on new material, their version of “Now I Lay Thee Down” by Machine Head has to be hands down a phenomenal cut. A band known for their tight riffs, orchestral touches and lyrical mythology
