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Machine Head Guitarist Phil Demmel Collapses On Stage

posted Aug 18, 2008 at 8:09 AM by Diamond Oz.  (11 Comments)

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Machine Head has posted the following update via their official website:

"As has been reported in the media, Phil Demmel did indeed collapse onstage during Machine Head's second-to-last song Sunday night in Bristow, VA. Demmel was severely dehydrated and had mentioned several times to his tech that he felt lightheaded during the show.

Says drummer Dave McClain, "That was a scary moment for all of us. Seeing your friend collapse like that is something that nobody wants to experience. He's doing much better now and taking it easy on the bus."

"Machine Head wish to extend our gratitude to the good people of Bristow, VA. for their support and for being so understanding at the end of our show. Machine Head are still set to perform with Demmel at the last Mayhem stop in Darien Lake, NY."

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11 Comments on "Machine Head Guitarist Collapses On Stage"

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1. Gytrash writes:

Wow! Good to see it wasn't to serious, but musician's need to take care of their health for their own sake and that of the fans. Not everyone's a Keith Richards! Get better Phil.

# Aug 18, 2008 @ 9:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Cr4wf0rdTxJ1ng0J4ng0 writes:

yeah. get better goddammit.

# Aug 18, 2008 @ 10:07 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Red writes:

Isn't it the second time it happens to him ? Well I'm sure he was sick as f***, poor guy. that sure would scare the f*** outta me.

# Aug 18, 2008 @ 11:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. anon writes:

I saw this happen. The band was going at it all typical awesome-style and next thing I know (I'm looking at the bassist), he stops playing, the drummer leaps off to the side of his seat and EMS suddenly rushes to the left (my left) side of the state.

There was no visible indication that he was feeling ill, dehydrated... what have you. The crowd cheered when it was apparent that he was ok, the rest of the band thanked the crowd for their support, crowd started the obligatory "machine-f***ing-head" and then everyone just tapered off.

Gotta love 'em, they push on even if they're not feeling too hot. Damn Virginia sun.

# Aug 18, 2008 @ 1:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. StoOp!d Monkey writes:

i f***in' love you guys!!!! i hope Phils ok now:( love you guys!!!

# Aug 18, 2008 @ 9:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Dee writes:

Get better Phil!!!!!!!!!! Machine Head kicks a**!!!

# Aug 18, 2008 @ 11:57 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. ugly-bob writes:

i think the fans deserve a lot of respect for not cracking the sh** after this incident. it shows that the band respects the fans and vice-versa.

# Sep 6, 2008 @ 7:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. travlow1 writes:

sh** i just collapsed at work last week from dehydration. It is very scary. I sweat my a$$ of at work too.

# Sep 6, 2008 @ 2:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. ugly-bob writes:

apparently (according to my mate) i look like a blend of phil demmel, burton c bell and early 90's james hetfield. that is all

# Sep 18, 2008 @ 2:27 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. wilco writes:

man i hope he gets beter quick
machine head kicks ass

# Sep 18, 2008 @ 5:40 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Crueldeity writes:

damn machines!! machine head will always throw down in my book! Some fine Thrash Metal Artists There, Hope Phil remembers to drink plenty of h20, or bring a bobby bueshay. (idk hope to spell it)

# Sep 18, 2008 @ 7:44 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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