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Machine Head Update Album Progress, Narrow Bassist Search

Chad Childers — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:17:37 +0000

Machine Head are working on new music, but it's a steady pace as the band has yet to name their replacement for longtime bassist Adam Duce. Frontman Robb Flynn spoke at length about their current progress in his latest online journal entry and also revealed that the search for a new bassist has been narrowed to eight.

Machine Head Reveal 2013 'The Road to Mayhem' Headline Shows

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:04:55 +0000

Machine Head are anxious for the 2013 Mayhem Festival and have added some extra touring to get them in the right mindset. In a new posting the band has revealed they will play three headlining shows as part of 'The Road to Mayhem Tour.'

Machine Head Narrow Down Bassist Auditions, Set Entry Deadline

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:30:17 +0000

Machine Head have been dealing with some serious bassist issues since the departure of original member Adam Duce. The band recently took to their Facebook page and invited fans to submit audition tapes, and although Machine Head have yet to find a new musician to hold down the low end for their upcoming Mayhem Festival dates, the metal titans will be accepting YouTube videos until April 19.

Machine Head Holding Public Bassist Auditions for 2013 Mayhem Festival Dates

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:31:24 +0000

Listen up, bassists, because the chance of a lifetime may be within your grasp. Machine Head are holding public auditions to find a temporary bass player. The goal of Machine Head's new experiment? Finding a stellar musician to perform with the band on this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour.

Mayhem Fest 2013, Are You As Excited As Me?

Adams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:42:38 +0000

I have to be honest. I feel like I'm the only one in the Albany Area who is super stoked about the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival at SPAC, July 20th. Seriously, I'm essentially creaming in my pants. Ok, so maybe I'm stretching the truth a smidge but listen, I can't F------- wait! Who's with me?

Machine Head's Robb Flynn Inspired by Lamb of God Frontman Randy Blythe's Honesty

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:00:53 +0000

It's not uncommon for musicians to have admiration for their peers, but Machine Head's Robb Flynn recently heaped some praise on Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe that had very little to do with his musical ability.

Machine Head Frontman Robb Flynn: We Fired Bassist Adam Duce

Chad Childers — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:02:28 +0000

The news came as a bit of a shock last week when Machine Head announced they were parting ways with longtime bassist Adam Duce. A very general statement on the matter revealed the separation, stating that the split was amicable and that the band wished Duce the best in his current and future endeavors. Now, a new letter from frontman Robb Flynn reveals that Duce was, in fact, fired from the band.

Machine Head Bassist Adam Duce Exits Band

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:24:34 +0000

In surprise news, Machine Head have parted ways with bassist Adam Duce, according to a statement posted on the band’s official website. The news of Adam Duce’s departure from Machine Head should come as a shock to headbangers everywhere, as Duce is a founding member of the metal band. Having formed Machine Head with frontman Robb Flynn [...]

Machine Head's Robb Flynn Reflects on the Death of Metallica's Cliff Burton

Chad Childers — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:00:48 +0000

Metallica's Cliff Burton is one of the most beloved figures in the history of hard rock and metal and his memory lives on with the legacy of the band's early albums. One of the future rockers who was influenced by the work of Burton and his Metallica bandmates was Machine Head's Robb Flynn, who posted a new journal entry reflecting on what Burton meant to him in honor of the celebration of the bassist's birthday.

Machine Head's Robb Flynn Shares New Music Progress + Recaps Solo Shows

Chad Childers — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:44:33 +0000

Robb Flynn has been playing some solo shows of late, but Machine Head fans should not worry about the band's future. In fact, the rocker revealed in his latest online posting that he and his bandmates recently got in their first jam session hoping to spark material for their next album.

Machine Head To Begin Work on New Album

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:17:13 +0000

No doubt Machine Head have had massive amounts of success with their 2011 album ‘Locust,' but now they are starting to plot out their next disc. On Machine Head’s official site, frontman Robb Flynn connects with his fans through his entries called ‘The General Journals: Diary of a Frontman…and other Ramblings” and in his latest journal entry, titled ‘Where Do We Go Now…?,’ Flynn mentions plans for the band to write new material "this week or next."

Machine Head's Robb Flynn Talks Moving Performance at Mitch Lucker Memorial Concert

Chad Childers — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:30:08 +0000

Machine Head's Robb Flynn has plenty to get off his chest and he's reviving his online diaries as his forum. Among the topics on his mind as part of his 'The General Journals: Diary of a Frontman … and Other Ramblings' missive was his recent performance at the Mitch Lucker Memorial Show, honoring the late Suicide Silence frontman with an acoustic cover of Black Sabbath's 'Die Young.'

Machine Head's Robb Flynn Returns to Stage in Oakland Following Surgery

Chad Childers — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:12:01 +0000

It took a little longer than initially expected, but Machine Head made it back to the stage Monday night in Oakland. The band was forced to temporarily drop off their tour when Robb Flynn required emergency surgery for a hernia, and they planned to be back for a show in Portland, Ore., on Saturday night. However, a bus breakdown thwarted those plans, but they eventually returned to the stage in Oakland.

Machine Head Exit Current Tour as Frontman Robb Flynn Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Chad Childers — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:18:23 +0000

Machine Head are having to exit their current tour, at least temporarily, as singer Robb Flynn undergoes emergency surgery to deal with a double inguinal hernia that has become the source of tremendous pain for the frontman. The band was out on tour in support of their ‘Machine F—ing Head‘ double live album, and were touring [...]

Go Inside Machine Head's Tour Bus with Phil Demmel

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:00:53 +0000

If you ever wanted to know what the hallowed halls of Machine Head’s tour bus look like, now you can check it out. Machine Head guitarist and official tour guide Phil Demmel invites fans on board for a tour of their big rig in a new video.

Machine Head Gives Tour Of Green Day's Recording Studio [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:02:48 +0000

Heavy Metal band Machine Head has a new album on the way this month and are giving their fans a pretty cool tour of where they made that album. They just happened to record it at JingleTown Studios, which is owned by Green Day. A lot of musicians have recorded in the Oakland, CA based studio and Machine Head front man Robb Flynn gives a sweet behind the scenes look at the place.