Ben Eller Steps In for Machine Head

Machine Head kicked off their tour with Killswitch Engage featuring a surprise twist: new touring guitarist Ben Eller, making his debut on stage just days after filling in last-minute for the final three songs. Known for his YouTube presence and past session work with Mastodon, Eller’s big test came fast — thrown a mountain of material with little prep. The band’s guitar seat has been a revolving door lately, from Reece Scruggs stepping away for family reasons to Vogg’s brief return in Europe, but Eller seems poised to stabilize things. Meanwhile, Machine Head’s eleventh album, “Unatoned,” dropped in April 2025 — another busy year for the band, blending fresh music with lineup shifts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a7294c8c03d086a