Machine Head Members, Gear & Sound
US thrash metal band from Oakland, CA
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About
Machine Head is a seminal American metal band known for their dynamic blend of thrash, groove, and heavy metal. Formed in Oakland, California in 1991, the group was founded by Robb Flynn (vocals, guitar), who remains the driving force behind their evolving sound. The band's lineup has seen various changes over the years, with Flynn consistently at the helm, crafting their intricate compositions. Machine Head's music often infuses elements of hard rock, alternative metal, and even industrial influences, creating a diverse and powerful catalog that has resonated with fans worldwide.
How to Sound Like Machine Head
Machine Head's sound is characterized by aggressive, riff-driven guitar work and a visceral, rhythmic intensity. Their music is marked by a blend of melodic elements intertwined with heavy, percussive grooves. Flynn often employs guitars like the Epiphone Robb Flynn Love/Death Baritone Flying V, which contribute to their iconic low-end punch and extended range. The use of distortion and overdrive pedals, such as the J Rockett Audio Designs 10 Ton Hammer, enhances the band's ferocious sound, delivering a wall of sonic aggression. Machine Head's music captures a raw, unyielding energy, with blistering solos and tight rhythm sections driving their relentless metal assault.
Discography
Burn My Eyes
1994
The More Things Change...
1997
The Burning Red
1999
Supercharger
2001
Hellalive
2003
Through the Ashes of Empires
2003
The Blackening
2007
Unto the Locust (Special Edition)
2011
Unto The Locust
2011
Bloodstone & Diamonds (Track Commentary)
2014
Bloodstone & Diamonds
2014
Catharsis
2018
Burn My Eyes (Live-in-the-Studio 2019)
2021
ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN
2022
UNATØNED
2025
Diamonds in the Rough '92 '93 Demos
2025
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