MACHINE HEAD – ‘Davidian’ (LIVE-IN-THE-STUDIO 2019)

Let’s dive straight into the metal mayhem that is MACHINE HEAD’s live-in-the-studio version of ‘Davidian’ from 2019. You know you’re in for a ride when Robb Flynn and original ‘Burn My Eyes’ alumni get together to tear the place apart, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. This isn’t just a performance, it’s a surgical strike on your senses. The sheer ferocity of the riffs is enough to remind you why you fell in love with metal in the first place. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’ll make you want to apply for a headbanging competition.

The lineup for this track is a nostalgia trip in a V8-powered time machine. Robb Flynn, with a voice as gritty as ever, is joined by Jared MacEachern, and yep, the legends Chris Kontos and Logan Mader. Kontos’ drumming is a punishing reminder that precision can be brutal, and Mader’s guitar work — well, let’s just say it hits harder than your average tax bill. This isn’t a reunion. It’s a reckoning. You can almost feel the blood, sweat, and adrenaline coming through your screen, especially if you’re watching it at an ungodly hour because sleep is for the weak.

Now, about that tour. It’s a monstrous European trek worthy of the gods of metal. Starting in Freiburg and obliterating cities like Munich, Vienna, and Paris, it’s a schedule jam-packed with opportunities to break something — most likely your neck from excessive headbanging. If you’re one of the poor souls who let the London show sell out on you, consider yourself warned. These gigs are hotter than a black metal band surviving Texas summer. Yes, you. Check your travel plans and get to a show before you regret it for the rest of your beige existence.

Watching this video is like a reunion of sorts for those of us who cling to the golden era of ‘Burn My Eyes.’ The interplay between the members feels like the comfort of slipping back into a worn leather jacket — familiar, but still potent enough to turn heads. Every note, every beat, every scream seems meticulously crafted to remind you of the explosive fury channeled decades ago. The chemistry is undeniable, a testament to the enduring power of metal camaraderie. It’s touching, but in a very hardcore way. You’ll feel the emotion, right before you’re nearly knocked over by the sonic juggernaut.

So, if you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favor. Grab your best set of headphones — yes, the good ones — and let ‘Davidian’ live-in-the-studio blast your brains out. Consider yourself lucky. MACHINE HEAD isn’t just playing music; they’re detonating it. Right there, in the comfort of wherever you are reading this at 2AM. Rock on.