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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 5 October 22

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 30 September 22

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 6 September 22

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 26 August 22

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 21 June 22

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 12 April 22

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

Watch Robb Flynn cover Black Sabbath onstage with a tribute band

By Matt Parker published 28 March 22

The Machine Head man joined Back Stabbath at their show at Elbo Room Jack London in Oakland, CA

Machine Head reunite with founding guitarist Logan Mader for The More Things Change... 25th anniversary full-album playthrough

By Sam Roche published 21 March 22

Watch Mader, Robb Flynn and bassist Jared MacEachern take on their 1997 sophomore outing in full

Logan Mader: “I was super-lucky to play in Machine Head… it was a one-in-a-million chance, like winning the lottery!”

By Amit Sharma published 16 February 22

Mader on his reunion with Machine Head's original lineup, love of amp modelers, and recruiting Robb Flynn for a guest spot on Once Human's new album, Scar Weaver

Watch Phil Demmel shred a wah-heavy rendition of the national anthem at a high school basketball game

By Matt Parker published 14 February 22

Ever felt the US national anthem needed more pinch harmonics and divebombs? Phil Demmel’s got you…

Guitarists Logan Mader and Robb Flynn performs with Machine Head at Fox Theater on February 21, 2020 in Oakland, California.

Robb Flynn reunites with former Machine Head bandmate Logan Mader for new Once Human single, Deadlock

By James Turner published 2 July 21

The crushing new track is set to feature on the LA metal outfit's forthcoming Scar Weaver album

Torres performs live at the 2018 Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, Georgia

From radical, guitar-heavy remixes to moving country-blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published 17 June 21

Dip your toes into some fantastic new songs from Machine Head, TORRES, KennyHoopla, Eric Bibb, Amythyst Kiah and many more

Wolfgang Van Halen performs onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas

From the offspring of rock royalty to offbeat guitar-pop perfection: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Jackson Maxwell, Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche published 19 November 20

Heat up your playlist with new songs from Wolfgang Van Halen, Machine Head, Suspect208, The Pretty Reckless and more

Machine Head's Robb Flynn plays Van Halen's Eruption

Machine Head’s Robb Flynn shreds Eruption in tribute to Eddie Van Halen

By Richard Bienstock published 7 October 20

“This song is still so hard to play over 40 years later,” Flynn says

Phil Demmel on the joys of "four dudes jamming covers" in BPMD

By Gregory Adams last updated 4 August 20

“I was a '70s kid, so these are all bands I loved and [that] really got me into heavy music," the former Machine Head guitarist says

Watch members of Judas Priest, Halestorm, Alice in Chains and more absolutely nail Thin Lizzy’s Bad Reputation

By Richard Bienstock published 22 May 20

Former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel assembled the group for his Collab-A-Jam #1

From thrash metal to nylon-string mastery from an unexpected source: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche published 14 February 20

These are the fresh tracks guitarists need to hear right now

Watch Former Machine Head Guitarist Phil Demmel Play "Raining Blood" and More in First Show with Slayer

By Richard Bienstock published 4 December 18

Demmel is filling in for Holt on the band’s European run of dates.

Robb Flynn Opens Up About Machine Head's Politically Charged New Album, 'Catharsis'

By Richard Bienstock published 13 February 18

Did Machine Head Rip Off Devin Townsend?

By Damian Fanelli published 20 November 17