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Machine Head Cancels Remaining Shows

posted Dec 13, 2008 at 6:42 PM by xFiruath.  (15 Comments)

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Machine Head has canceled the last two shows of their tour with Slipknot because of guitar player Phil Demmel's health condition. Reports have come in that Demmel collapsed during the band's performance in England yesterday. Bass player Adam Duce issued the following statement:

"After considering the seriousness of Phil's health condition, we all feel that skipping these last two shows is the best thing to do. It's a bummer to end this tour like this after doing 9 amazing weeks and 3 continents with Slipknot, but getting Phil back to the States to get checked out is the most important thing right now. Our sincerest thanks to Slipknot and Children of Bodom for their support and understanding, we understand that it's a big disappointment to the fans, and Phil is very sorry about it, but we all feel that his health and safety is most important at this time."

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15 Comments on "Machine Head Cancels Remaining Shows"

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1. metal2death writes:

they shouldve dropped off of this a while ago.....

# Dec 13, 2008 @ 8:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Netromancer writes:

Man, get well soon, Phil. "Through the Ashes of Empires" and "The Blackening" are what put this band back on the map. Machine Head is a great band, but I can't say it's coincidence that Phil Demmel joins and they release 2 stellar albums. May you shred for many years to come.

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 1:56 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Manny Mann writes:

Whew, thank gawd. Now Rob can replace all the other members again and they can change their style to whatever kind of pseudo-metal music is most popular right now. And yes I'm being sarcastic. They suck.

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 4:26 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Phill writes:

this band is one of the better metal bands going around to post 3 you need help, if you dont like machine head then why click on the link/ get well soon Demmel

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 4:42 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Red writes:

What is wrong with Phil anyways, he always passes out...anybody knows ?

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 1:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Red writes:

Found out whats' wrong with him : As Phil has mentioned before, the doctors say he suffers from episodes of Cardiogenic Syncope and has for the last 17 years or so.

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 1:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. BodomFan writes:

damn, hope he recovers. I always liked MH, they always put on a badass show

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 2:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. americanpatriot1 writes:

This is starting to become a pattern. Phil, get your a$$ back to the States to get properly checked out. Get on the right meds, and take some time off between shows. You don't need to play every single day man. Do the Ozzy thing, a show every other day, and don't party quite so hard.

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 3:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Manny Mann writes:

I'm don't need help, I just suck on yer mommy's titties and I'm GOOD!

# Dec 14, 2008 @ 5:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Rubyred writes:

I'm so "sorry" to hear that such a "energized & dedicated" musician PHIL DEMMEL have these fainting spells/due to an unbalance blood flow through the body: I pray & hope that he gets the rightful "caring" Doctor & needs to help improve his health condition. His an amazing bad a$$ guitarist...'I only own one album by MACHINE HEAD it's titled "The Blackening" & it's a magnificent trailblazing masterpiece. Be, safe and get your proper rest, Phil...'and don't push yourself overboard to much a big heart embrace to you! Thank God your brothers were there to catch you...'that made me smile.

# Jan 5, 2009 @ 8:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Blindgreed1 writes:

I hope this doesn't continue to hinder him the way it has this past year. Phill's dedication to the fans is unmatched. I would hate to lose him. Hellofa nice guy too. Get well brother.

Rubyred: You should pick up Burn My Eyes at least. You can thank me later.

# Jan 5, 2009 @ 9:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. americanpatriot1 writes:

Really anything but Supercharger, but even then it had some good moments.

# Jan 5, 2009 @ 10:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Blindgreed1 writes:

AP: Agreed, but DEFINATELY Burn My Eyes. How have you been brother?

# Jan 5, 2009 @ 10:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

fvck!! he's awsome! that sucks:(

# Jan 5, 2009 @ 10:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. americanpatriot1 writes:

Poor, but other than that, still blessed. I'm hoping the job thing works out for me. I'm gearing up to try to get another assignment to Korea as soon as I can, but I have to wait until Feb to put in for it. Let's hope everything works out. We've got to get the hell outta here. Even the spousal unit is fed up.

# Jan 5, 2009 @ 11:27 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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