Machine Head finally graced Hellfest — and the pit will never be the same.
It was in 1991, in Oakland (California) that Machine Head was born. Around Rob Flynn, a groove and thrash metal band was formed that is now one of the heavyweights of the genre. It must be said that the band has benefited from a big boost by opening for Metallica between 2008 and 2011. Machine Head made its debut in 1994 with the furious Burn My Eyes. An album that has become a classic of the genre! At the other end of their discography is Of Kingdom and Crown, their ninth album released in 2022. Machine Head's participation in festivals is rare! Luckily for us and the Clisson public, the Americans decided to make a stop at Hellfest. So we don't deny our pleasure and join the thousands of fans gathered in front of the festival's Mainstage! Filmed on June 28, 2024 at the Hellfest Open Air Festival, Clisson.
Sound
Flynn's vocals cut through 50,000 screaming French metalheads.
Production
Hellfest's legendary stage design finally meets Machine Head's fire.
Director
Thierry Villeneuve
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Machine Head's 2008-2011 Metallica opening slot resurrected their career after lineup turmoil nearly killed the band.
Hellfest 2024 marked their first festival appearance in years — French fans treated it like a religious pilgrimage.
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