2019, machine head front man Rob Flynn reunited with the drummer Chris Contos and guitarist Logan Mader — with longtime bassist Jared Machan — to mark the 25th anniversary of the band’s classic debut album, “Burn My Eyes”on tour in Europe and America Flynn later confirmed that McQueerne will continue to be a member of machine head with a new guitarist Waclaw “Vog” Keutika (beheaded) and British drummer Matt Alston (Devilment, eastern front), all “Burn My Eyes” 25th anniversary tour. Flynn McCann, Keutika When Alston We have resumed the tour to support the. machine headthe latest album of “Kingdom and Crown”no guest appearances Murder When Contos.
asked in a new interview with Sakis Fragos of rock hard greece whether he ever considered making a full-length album together Contos When Murder after good reviews “Burn My Eyes” 25th anniversary tour, Flynn said (by transcription) BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “We did, and we tried to do it. Logan actually co-authored [the song] “Empty hands” [which appears on ‘Of Kingdom And Crown’]And we tried.sent everyone a demo [for the new album]To what I had up to that point, I said, ‘Hey, add a riff to this,’ or ‘Add some drum ideas. I think it was just bad timing. When the pandemic hit, everyone was desperately trying to make money, live and survive.flat Logan I had a conversation with him at some point. He said, “Hey, I want to do this, but I need to find a way to pay the rent. So… when the pandemic hit, many people lost their jobs. So unfortunately it didn’t work. I’m not saying it won’t happen in the future, but it didn’t this time.Such Jared And I just kept plugging in. ”
each program in machine headof “Burn My Eyes” The 25th Anniversary Tour consisted of two parts. Flynn When McQueerne perform side by side Keutika When Alston; while Part 2 is featured “Burn My Eyes” For the first time in history, the full-length was played, Contos When Murder Step in.
July 2020, machine head Canceled previously announced rescheduling “Burn My Eyes” Due to the coronavirus crisis that has swept the world, dates for the 25th anniversary tour of Europe and Australia. At the time, it was assumed that these shows would eventually take place once the band was able to return to touring. However, in June 2021, Flynn announced “Burn My Eyes” The tour does not pick up at times such as machine head I was able to continue touring.
Contos left machine head Prior to the release of the band’s second album, 1997’s The More Things Change, Dave McLean.
maclean and guitarist Phil Demel Finished machine head Autumn 2018.
In an interview in July 2021 A&P React, Contos What was the reunion like? machine head for “Burn My Eyes” 25th anniversary tour. He replied: Dave When fill left the band [in October 2018], I knew there would be a call. My phone absolutely blew up with friends and family and my emails and all social media were like, “Wow, dude.” Those guys are gone. And this year is the 25th anniversary. “Burn My Eyes”this is great timing. And I knew there would be a call. And I didn’t mean to call myself, but I knew I would get a call.When Joey [Huston, MACHINE HEAD‘s longtime manager] Called me and he asked if I wanted to sit down and talk about it. Joe, I will gladly do so. And we had a great conversation.
“When you’re in your 20s and you have conflict and you have two leaders on top of a mountain, it’s like two goats,” he continued. Rob It was. We had our own vision of life and our own vision of where the band should go. But it was clear that it was. Robband. And I struggled with it. he had a hard time with it. The other guys were kind of thrown in the middle of it.
“You don’t realize how much you’re pushing down in life, especially when you’re young and you have the bravery and the manliness, the ego and everything.” Chris Added. “To exorcise all of that and pull out that black sludge and throw it on the table and watch it together…I say to people: Even if going on tour with them wasn’t an option, the conversation was very productive. It was cathartic, telling each other how much we meant to each other and how hurt we were after it ended. Rob i said something to me I never have Thought he felt, and likewise. And we were able to kill that beef and that time. machine head Not just getting through these kind of difficult moments for them, “Burn My Eyes”’ And really owns it — it’s a bit of a goblet for the band. It has always been the benchmark.They’ve put out incredible records over the years and there it is “Burn My Eyes” A moment of solidification.
“So yeah, it was one of the most cathartic, purifying and life-affirming moments of my life.
years ago, Flynn was asked by metal hammer If he cares that some fans still care “Burn My Eyes” that’s why machine head‘s best album. he said: “Burn My Eyes” Again,” but it’s so fake! I’m not her 24 years old. Running around the streets. It became so because it was real. If I were to do it now, it would be impractical.That era made me who I am today, and it left an impact on me forever, making me fearless, but I like to think I’ve aged gracefully, and I hope to continue to do so. How ridiculous is it for the people in the department? [50]- A guy acting like a teenage gangster? would be ridiculous. ”
Adam Ducethe person who played the bass “Burn My Eyes”dismissed machine head In February 2013 he four months later McQueerne. Adam later sued machine headclaimed that other band members “simply kicked him out of the band and speculated that he would forget the 20-plus years of hard work, dedication and effort he put into the group.” Deuce It also said his likeness was used on the band’s website and promotions without his permission.