San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will embark on a North American headlining tour in January. The trek will feature no support bands just a crushing two-hour set of "pure fucking MACHINE HEAD," according to a press release. Says MACHINE HEAD guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn: "We're doing 'An Evening With' MACHINE HEAD. Meaning it'll just be us, folks."We are really excited about the idea, playing longer sets, throwing in some deep cuts, and just having our own world. "Promoters in the U.S. seem really stoked about it. Some have said it feels like 'an event.'"In regards to the bands decision to only headline for this touring cycle and no longer play festivals, Flynn said: "Were not trying to have a good time with a bunch of people who don't know who we are. "If MACHINE HEAD throws a party, big or small, we don't want a bunch of 'strangers' there. This is about us and you guys, the die-hards! The Fucking Undesirables! We don't care about the others out there. We're here and we're not going anywhere. If those people want to be a part of this, they know where to find us. So for the time being, and maybe 'forever,' we're done reaching out for them."V.I.P. ticket packages are now on sale at machinehead.soundrink.com. Packages include a meet-and-greet with the band, group photo with MACHINE HEAD, poster, flag, laminate, and MACHINE HEAD koozie. In addition, everyone that purchases the VIP experience will be entered in a drawing to win an autographed "Bloodstone & Diamonds" electric guitar. Confirmed dates are as follows:Jan. 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Club RedJan. 18 - Farmington, NM - Top DeckJan. 20 - Austin, TX - Red 7Jan. 21 - Dallas, TX - Gas Monkey Bar and GrillJan. 22 - Houston,TX - FitzgeraldsJan. 23 - New Orleans, LA House of BluesJan. 25 - Atlanta, GA - MasqueradeJan. 26 - Asheville, NC - Orange PeelJan. 28 - Baltimore, MD - SoundstageJan. 29 - Philadelphia. PA - Underground ArtsJan. 30 - New York, NY - Irving PlazaJan. 31 - Allston, MA - Brighton Music HallFeb. 03 - Montreal, QC - Corona TheaterFeb. 04 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix Concert TheaterFeb. 05 - Buffalo, NY - Town BallroomFeb. 07 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr SmallsFeb. 08 - Cleveland, OH - Agora BallroomFeb. 09 - Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot BallroomFeb. 10 - Chicago, IL House of BluesFeb. 11 - Des Moines, IA - Wooly'sFeb. 12 - Madison, WI - High Noon SaloonFeb. 13 - Minneapolis/St Paul, MN - Mill City NightsFeb. 14 - St Louis, MO - FubarFeb. 15 - Kansas City, MO - Riot RoomFeb. 17 - Denver, CO - Summit Music HallFeb. 19 - Las Vegas, NV - Vinyl / Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoFeb. 21 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Center Grand BallroomFeb. 24 - Seattle, WA - NeumosFeb. 25 - Vancouver, BC - RickshawFeb. 27 - Calgary, AB - Flames CentralFeb. 28 - Edmonton, AB - Union HallMar. 01 - Saskatoon, SK - Obrian's Event CentreMar. 02 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick CentreMar. 04 - Minot, ND - The OriginalMar. 06 - Missoula, MT - Stage 112Mar. 07 - Boise, ID - Knitting FactoryMACHINE HEAD's new album,"Bloodstone & Diamonds", will be released on November 10 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced by Flynn and Juan Urteaga, and like the last seven of eight MACHINE HEAD albums, was masterfully mixed by Colin Richardson. Additional tracking, editing, and mixing was done with Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, TESTAMENT, ARCH ENEMY) and Steve Lagudi.
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