Machine Head begin auditioning new members

Machine Head have commenced the audition process to secure replacements for departed drummer Dave McClain and guitarist Phil Demmel, who exited the band last fall. Frontman Robb Flynn revealed during an Instagram live stream that auditions were taking place at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California with engineer and producer Zack Ohren. Flynn commented on the candidates: "You might not know some of these guys, [but] some you may." Flynn added, "[The process has] been awesome, really good; in fact, really confusing... don't know where we are going. We've got some thinking to do."