Machine Head (3)

American Groove Metal band from Oakland, California formed in 1992.

Machine Head was started by the ex-"Tony Costanza. The band has been plagued by line-up changes and drug abuse since its inception.

Though the band's first album was a success, Machine Head had a series of albums that earned the band criticism for "selling out". With 5 former , the band nearly disbanded in 2002 after Phil Demmel. In 2007 Machine Head recieved a Grammy Award nomination for their album "The Blackening".

As of 2013 the line-up became unstable again with the departures of 3 long-time ;
Phil Demmel left in 2018 after 16 years

In 2019 Flynn announced a 25th anniversary tour of the band debut album "Burn My Eyes", where the band would play 2 sets with 2 tour line-ups; one performing the "Burn My Eyes" record in its entirety featuring former Tony Costanza, drums (1992-1994)