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Machine Head (3)

American Groove Metal band from Oakland, California formed in 1992. Machine Head was started by the ex-"Vio-Lence" member Robert Flynn. He recruited his roommate Adam Duce (bass guitar), long time friend Logan Mader (guitar) and drummer 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 members, the band nearly disbanded in 2002 after Roadrunner Records dropped them. The band re-signed soon after and had a stable line-up from 2003-2013, also including former Vio-Lence member 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 members; Adam Duce left in 2013 after 21 years Dave McClain left in 2018 after 24 years 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 members Logan Mader and Chris Kontos joining him and Jared, and another set where the band would perform other MH songs, with Robb and Jared being joined by guitarist Wacław Kiełtyka (of Decapitated) and drummer Matt Alston (of Sanctorum). Members: Robert Flynn, guitar and vocals (1992-present) Jared Maceachern, bass (2013-present) Matt Alston, drums (2019-present) Reece Scruggs, lead guitar (2024-present) Former members: Dave McClain, drums (1995-2019) Phil Demmel, guitar (2003-2019) Adam Duce, bass (1992-2013) Chris Kontos, drums (1994-1995) and tour line-up (2019-2021) Logan Mader, guitar (1992-1997) and tour line-up (2019-2021) Wacław Kiełtyka, guitar (2019-2024) Ahrue Luster, guitar (1999-2001) Tony Costanza, drums (1992-1994)