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Phil Demmel

Phil Demmel

Phil Demmel (born April 2, 1967) is the lead guitarist for American heavy metal band Machine Head, and is currently their longest running member in that position. He was also a founding member of Vio-lence, which also included Machine Head guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn. Demmel was also a member of Torque.

Known for

Kreator - Hate & Hope
Kreator - Hate & Hope
2025 • Self
Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story
Murder in the Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story
2019 • Self
Machine Head: Live At The Regency Ballroom
Machine Head: Live At The Regency Ballroom
2018 • Himself
Machine Head: [2012] Live at Wacken Open Air
Machine Head: [2012] Live at Wacken Open Air
2012 • Guitars
Machine Head - Rock Am Ring
Machine Head - Rock Am Ring
2012 • lead guitar, rhythm guitar
Machine Head: Live at Download 2007
2007 • Himself
Machine Head: Elegies
Machine Head: Elegies
2005 • Himself

Full filmography

Machine Head - Rock Am Ring
Machine Head - Rock Am Ring
2012 • lead guitar, rhythm guitar
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