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How Phil Demmel nailed one of the biggest gigs in metal – and became Kerry King’s six-string wingman
By Jon Wiederhorn published
The former Machine Head guitarist on landing a gig with his hero, grappling with 6/8 and super-fast triplets as Kerry King picks up where Slayer left off in fire-breathing new solo project
“I was approached to audition for Megadeth and Machine Head, but I'm not sure I'm made for being a hired gun”: Gus G explains why he turned down the opportunity to audition for two of the biggest metal bands in the game
By Phil Weller published
The Firewind titan was approached by Megadeth and Machine Head in 2015 and 2019 respectively as a potential replacement for Chris Broderick and Phil Demmel
Machine Head's Robb Flynn: “When we were first starting out, I used to say, ‘I want us to be the Grateful Dead of metal’”
By Gregory Adams last updated
Flynn discusses the making of Machine Head's epic new album, Of Kingdom and Crown, the magic of the Roland Cube, and why Wacław “Vogg” Kiełtyka is the perfect foil on guitar
Robb Flynn says Dimebag Darrell smashed his guitar but made it up with a personal replacement
By Matt Parker published
The Machine Head man discussed his adventures touring with the metal legend with Ola Englund
How Robb Flynn discovered his trademark natural harmonics by accident
By Sam Roche published
The Machine Head frontman recalls the unlikely origin of one of his signature techniques
Machine Head drop sprawling new album ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN, share melodic fifth single, NØ GØDS, NØ MASTERS
By Sam Roche published
10th in their illustrious career, the album is the band's first to feature Wacław Kiełtyka, who assumed guitar duties in 2019
Machine Head reveal epic new single and Unhallowed be its name
By Sam Roche published
The latest track unveiled from the Californian metal stalwarts' forthcoming album, Of Kingdom and Crown, has got big riffs, big melodies, big everything
Machine Head announce 10th album, Øf Kingdøm and Crøwn, share ferocious lead single, Chøke øn the Ashes øf Yøur Hate
By Matt Owen published
The anime-inspired concept album, which traces the story of two main characters Ares and Eros, arrives August 26 via Nuclear Blast x Imperium Recordings
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