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Machine Head Update Album Progress, Narrow Bassist Search

Chad Childers — Sun, 05 May 2013 11:02:37 +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 Offer Update on Bassist Search, Announce New Mayhem Off-Date With Mastodon

Chad Childers — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:40:19 +0000

Machine Head are getting closer to rounding out their lineup for their summer’s Mayhem Festival. The group revealed that they’ve completed the submission process to fill their vacant bassist slot and are taking the next step. In a posting, they revealed, “Machine Head have decided on the bassists they would like to rehearse with and [...]

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

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:04:55 +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 Members Reflect on a Decade of Rocking With Guitarist Phil Demmel

Chad Childers — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:48:33 +0000

A milestone just passed in Machine Head's career, as guitarist Phil Demmel just surpassed a decade as a member of the band. As such, his bandmates have chimed in with congratulations and recollections of their time spent rocking together.

Machine Head Narrow Down Bassist Auditions, Set Entry Deadline

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:20:17 +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.

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

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:10:53 +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's Robb Flynn Reflects on the Death of Metallica's Cliff Burton

Chad Childers — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:48:48 +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.

Deep Purple 'Machine Head' + 'In Concert '72′ Vinyl Reissues Coming in October

Chad Childers — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:56:48 +0000

There’s a lot of focus on Deep Purple at the moment. First off, it was revealed that an all-star tribute album was in the works to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s ‘Machine Head’ album. Then, it was revealed that the group’s current lineup was plotting a new record and touring for 2013. Now comes word that a pair of vinyl reissues are in the works for October.

Hear Metallica, Chickenfoot + More Perform Deep Purple 'Machine Head' Classics From New Covers Album

Ultimate Classic Rock Staff — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:20:25 +0000

Based on the six songs we’ve heard so far from the upcoming Deep Purple tribute album ‘Re-Machined: A Tribute to ‘Machine Head’,’ fans are in for a much bigger treat than the sometimes dubious cover album format often delivers. The 10-song collection, which comes out on Sept. 25 in America, features Metallica, Chickenfoot, Iron Maiden, [...]

Deep Purple 'Re-Machined' Tribute Features Jimmy Barnes-Joe Bonamassa Trailer

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:02:19 +0000

As far as tribute albums go, the upcoming Deep Purple ‘Re-Machined: A Tribute to Machine Head‘ should be a pretty solid effort. Sporting acts like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Chickenfoot and Carlos Santana, it looks as though no effort was wasted in getting some top performers.

Deep Purple's 'Machine Head' Album Gets 40th Anniversary Reissue

Chad Childers — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:45:21 +0000

With renewed interest in Deep Purple as the band makes plans for 2013, there’s something special that will precede their new album and future touring. EMI has announced that the band’s ‘Machine Head’ album will receive a 40th Anniversary reissue this fall.