Posted by Chris Annunziata on January 7, 2020
Former Machine Head members, Phil Demmel and Dave McClain have teamed up with Megadeth’s Dave Ellefson and Bleeding Through’s Brandan Schieppati to drop a new song called “The Permanent Decay.” Demmel explained that him and McClain originally wrote ideas and riffs for Machine Head but it was ultimately rejected by frontman Robb Flynn. Instead of letting […]
Posted by Chris Annunziata on November 12, 2019
Metal Hammer had the pleasure of talking to Machine Head frontman, Robb Flynn and discussed the departure of guitarist Phil Demmel and drummer Dave McClain. During the chat, Flynn talked about making the breakup public because he couldn’t hide it from the fans. “The world got to watch me get divorced on the world wide […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 18, 2018
Phoenix thrashers, Sacred Reich have announced the return of drummer Dave McClain. While both McClain and guitarist Phil Demmel wrapped up their career with Machine Head, it seems both former members decided it’s time to revisit their prior projects. McClain played drums for Sacred Reich for four years between 1991-1995 before he joined the California […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on October 1, 2018
Machine Head have issued an official statement on guitarist Phil Demmel and drummer Dave McClain’s departure from the group. The band confirmed it was an amicable split and they will be part of their North American tour that kicks off this Thursday (4th). The band has once again clarified it is not a farewell tour […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 29, 2018
Machine Head frontman/guitarist Robb Flynn has released a video statement on Facebook live revealing longtime members guitarist Phil Demmel and drummer Dave McClain have both quit. Flynn added that Bassist Jared MacEachern “kinda quit,” but decided to stick around. While the reason wasn’t mentioned, Flynn implied that they have grown apart both musically and on […]
Posted by Benjamin Friedman on June 24, 2013
After an online search and audition process, Machine Head has announced their new bass player: Jared MacEachern. The search began after bassist and founding member Adam Duce parted ways with the band back in February. The newly inducted fourth member also comes just in time for the band to have a completed lineup during their […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on April 18, 2012
While on the “black carpet” of this year’s Revolver Golden Gods, Metal Injection caught up with Machine Head’s Robb Flynn and Dave McClain. During their chat, Flynn revealed that Mayhem Fest will be launching their own cruise festival later this year. You can watch Metal Injection’s entire interview with them above. However, Flynn and McClain […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on August 31, 2009
Since November of last year, Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been in a semi-conscious state following a car accident. While we previously covered the site and charity set up for him, One Love For Chi, an all-star lineup of musicians and friends have recorded “A Song For Chi.” Led by Korn bassist Reginald “Fieldy” Arvizu, the instrumental also features members […]
