Machine Head: « An Evening With »

Machine Head take over O2 Academy Brixton, London on 17 May 2026 for An Evening With, a deep dive into the Oakland band’s catalogue. Formed in 1991 around singer-guitarist Robb Flynn, the group blends Bay Area thrash with heavy, groove-led rhythms and a modern edge, shaping tracks where dense riffs meet clear, melodic lines. Across albums like Burn My Eyes, The Blackening and Unto the Locust, their writing taps into social tension, resilience and inner conflict, carried by a sound that stays raw yet tightly built.

On stage, Machine Head stretch their dynamics, shifting from precision riffing to chant-like breaks and slow-burning builds. The An Evening With format puts the focus solely on the band, leaving room for a career-spanning set that can roam from early cuts to newer material without rushing. Dive-bomb guitars, double-kick patterns and melodic turns open the space, all anchored by Flynn’s voice and guitar at the core.

In Brixton, the band reconnects with every phase of their journey, from the first sparks in the Bay Area to their most recent chapters, for a night shaped by intensity, craft and momentum.