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Machine Head announce evening-with Europe and UK shows for spring 2026
By Matt Mills published
Oakland’s groove metal pioneers will be playing some extensive sets when they return in the spring

I took my mum to one of Europe’s heaviest metal festivals, and her reviews of the bands are glorious
By Matt Mills published
My mum joined me at Bloodstock Open Air to watch Gojira, Machine Head, Emperor and many more – this is what she thought of their shows

"Machine Head live to defy expectations." Robb Flynn and co. conquer Bloodstock with an explosive, emotional headline set
By Rich Hobson published
Machine Head return to Bloodstock for an almighty Saturday night headline set

What it was like at Wacken Open Air 2025
By Rich Hobson published
Thousands of fans, hundreds of bands and tonnes of mud: but Wacken is still the best metal festival around

Watch Machine Head pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by adding War Pigs and Children Of The Grave to their setlist at the very last minute
By Matt Mills published
The US groove metal veterans learned about Osbourne’s death mere minutes before taking the stage in Austria on Tuesday

How Wacken became one of metal's biggest and most beloved festivals
By Rich Hobson published
Wacken Open Air returns this year with bands including Guns N' Roses, Papa Roach, Gojira, Machine Head and more

Machine Head's Robb Flynn takes us on a tour of Oakland, California
By Steve Appleford published
From broken ribs and drug deals to playing arenas and stadiums around the world, Robb Flynn has proved time and again he's metal's ultimate survivor

These are the 12 new metal songs you need to check out this week
By Metal Hammer published
Linkin Park, Sleep Token, Ghost, Sabaton and more have spoiled us with excellent songs this week. Hear them all and vote for your favourite here.
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