Phil Demmel
Guitarist and songwriter for Machine Head

Born
April 2nd, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Guitarist and songwriter contributed significantly to the heavy metal genre as a member of the band Machine Head. Joined Machine Head in 1992 and played a vital role in the creation of several influential albums. Notable works include 'Burn My Eyes,' 'The More Things Change...,' and 'Through the Ashes of Empires.' Demmel also participated in the band's 'The Blackening' album, which received a Grammy nomination. In addition to his work with Machine Head, he has collaborated with various artists and played in other bands, including Vio-lence.
Contributed to Machine Head's 'Burn My Eyes'
Participated in 'The Blackening' Grammy nomination
Collaborated with Vio-lence
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