Machine Head

USA, 1991–now

Oakland band led by Robb Flynn, formed in 1991. Burn My Eyes made them groove-metal leaders; later, The Blackening reasserted them as one of the defining heavy metal bands of their era.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Machine Head and 0 artists Machine Head influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Machine Head?

• Metallica — Metallica's Bay Area thrash is foundational to Machine Head's heavy, riff-driven groove metal.
• Slayer — Slayer's aggression is part of the thrash bedrock beneath Machine Head's sound.
• Pantera — Pantera's groove-metal power is a direct influence on Machine Head's chugging, mid-paced heaviness.