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Machine Head announce a 15th anniversary edition of their album “Unto The Locust”

Author Benedetta Baldin - 30.7.2026

On September 25th, a 15th anniversary edition of Machine Head‘s seventh studio album, “Unto The Locust” (2011), will be released, as per theprp. The album’s new celebration vinyl pressing will only be available in 1500 copies globally on dark green marble vinyl with etching on side D. Nuclearblast.com is presently accepting preorders for a fresh CD print run of the record, which is scheduled to be released on that date.

Upcoming shows:

  • Wednesday, August 05, 2026 – Rideau Carleton Casino, Ottawa, ON, Canada
  • Friday, August 07, 2026 – Rock La Cauze 2026, Victoriaville, QC, Canada
  • Saturday, August 08, 2026 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Sunday, August 09, 2026 – Centennial Hall, London, ON, Canada
  • Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
  • Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
  • Friday, August 14, 2026 – TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026 – River Cree Casino & Resort, Enoch, AB, Canada
  • Sunday, August 16, 2026 – Ovintiv Events Centre, Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
  • Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Louder Than Life 2026, Louisville, KY, US
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Jacobs Pavilion, Cleveland, OH, US
  • Monday, September 21, 2026 – The Rust Belt, East Moline, IL, US
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO, US
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026 – The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City, UT, US
  • Friday, September 25, 2026 – KettleHouse Amphitheater, Bonner, MT, US
  • Sunday, September 27, 2026 – Pavilion at Riverfront, Spokane, WA, US
  • Monday, September 28, 2026 – Roseland Theater, Portland, OR, US
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – Temple Theatre, Tacoma, WA, US

The American heavy metal group Machine Head is based in Oakland, California. Robb Flynn, the band’s lead singer and guitarist, founded the group in 1991 and is still the only original member. Machine Head was one of the first bands in the new wave of American heavy metal because of its aggressive musicianship. Flynn, drummer Matt Alston, guitarist Reece Scruggs, and bassist Jared MacEachern make up its current lineup. Former band members include bassist Adam Duce, drummers Tony Costanza, Chris Kontos, and Dave McClain, and guitarists Logan Mader, Ahrue Lustre, Phil Demmel, and Wacław Kiełtyka; As part of the band’s 25th anniversary tour for its debut album, “Burn My Eyes” (1994), Mader and Kontos played with the group in 2019 and 2020.