Leaving a band and still staying to honour a tour says A LOT about someone's sense of professionalism and responsibility. Phil has always been a class act!

Phil is a nice guy. He gave me a selfie when they came to Japan.. The Security guys said "Do not approach him, and put the cell phone away." And Phill said "Hey, Of course he can, he's a fan" And I said "Thank you so much" very ashamed, but too happy. I have a selfie with Rob and Jared too :)

Rob,Adam,Dave & Phil like 2007 was incredible,1 of the best lives bands.

The "Blackening- Era" was the best in this band's career.

I recently revisited Locust and The Blackening on vinyl those records are amazing!!! I Phil is such an underrated player!

Phil is legit one of the most talented guys in metal. Not just talented musically, but also able to get along with basically EVERYONE .... The fact that he has "Phil'd" in for so many bands after MH is a real testament to his personality.

What a legend! Going from playing his last MH gig, to learning the Slayer songs and going straight out to help those guys. Kudos! \m/

I don't think Phil should ever wonder if he's worthy of a band. The real question is "Is this band worthy of Phil Demmel?"

I hope Robb can turn it around but man I miss Dave and Phil!! Those 2 are metal to the core

Phil's always been a top-level musician and stand up guy overall. Responsible and talented Quite the good dude.

Slayer and machine head are two different levels. You are worthy for both. Ive been listening to you since violence days.

I met phil twice in italy and another one in Switzerland.. Amazing guy... One of the best guitarist

I have met Phil, he is truly one of the nicest mega rockstars ever.... I wish him luck...❤

Glad I got to see MH on the their A night with MH tour. Hands down the best show I've ever been to.

The guy is a class act all the way! Being in the headspace he was in during that last MH tour leg and still giving 1000% says a lot about the guy! Just seems like a really genuine dude!

Huge respect to Phil! Keeping it 100% professional and respecting MH and Robb not to discuss publicly what went wrong. And a fantastic guitar player as well!!

Phil is an amazing person, not only on stage but off stage, friendliest person you’d ever meet and his professionalism is undoubtedly off the charts, I’ve had the honor of being his friend for 38 years now, damn I’m old lol but all kidding aside it’s been a great ride and I can’t wait to see what he does next as you never know until it happens, see you soon #demmelition 👊🖤🏆

I met Phil in Duabi, what a great nice humble man Still one of my favorite guitar players .

Met Phil years ago, he was a really great guy. Dude really loves his fans, surprisingly happy go lucky too.

He must be talking about the last show at the Catalyst theatre in Santa Cruz. I was there. Had a great time. I hope to see Phil again in another capacity.

I met Phil at a Machine Head meet n greet in Pittsburgh and the dude was so down-to-earth and humble. We bonded over college basketball and Star Wars. In the group photo with everyone, he specifically sought out me and my buddy to stand with in the group. It was an awesome experience.

I haven't really kept up with the metal scene the way I used to. When this video came across my feed, I immediately recognized Phil from those old Hard n' Heavy videos where he stood out to me because of his cheerful, laid-back personality. He hasn't changed at all! And he looks happy and healthy. What a cool guy.

Absolute legend! Bonus points for Sevendust shirt.

It sucked to see Phil go, but you gotta keep your sanity.

Robb is a knob but Phil is for real. Phil is a great guy and a great player. Class act all around.

I went to one of his last shows with Machine Head in New Orleans. It was the one and only show I've attended in the United States. Phil is a true musician who does it for the passion for playing. He is a good guy when I met him in 2007 in Manchester England. He gave us some beer and chatted with us for over 10 minutes and had photos. Robb Flynn wouldn't come over but Phil did and stayed. Good for him for doing what he enjoys instead of playing what he has to play.

Loved meeting Phil in Dallas several times and Adam is a life-long friend. Miss this band and how poorly I fit in at concerts in my khaki pants and polo shirt after work, hanging in the pit, all those kids looking at me like I was their pissed-off dad or something. 😂

I saw them their second to last show in los angeles. they covered maiden's hallowed be they name and would by alice in chains. phil's solo was awesome. did the mr crowley solo. I'd seen them many times. probably one of my all time favorite metal bands. from ashes to bloodstone, some of the best metal ever created. phil's an amazing guitarist and awesome dude. his leaving broke my heart. haven't been into MH much since. but, I do hope Rob fixes his demons. while I disagree with so much of what he says, his music has been a major influence on me and is so inspiring. phil you are THE MAN!!! good luck with everything you pursue. BTW, i have alot of pics from that night. lemme know...

Remember from the Technocracy days back in Concord, Ca. When we all club gigged. Top shelf folk that Phil.

Horns 🤟 to this guy. He can definitely save a band's day 🔥

Phil Demmell is such a cool dude. Wish he would join up with Kerry King on rhythm guitars, Howard Jones on vocals, Chris Adler on drums and Dave Ellefson on bass to create a new metal supergroup - we can only dream. Get Phil Anselmo on vocals instead of Howard -‘could also work. But Howard is more versatile.

If that text didsnt say, can you Phil in for gary, then kerry missed a golden oppourtunity

Thank God for Phil for bringing MH back to its Metal roots

When the band I was in broke up, we agreed to play one final show to pay off our debts. One member decided later (after we took a vote and agreed to play) that he didn’t want to play the show. I’ve always had an issue with his decision. My hats off to Phil and Dave.

Got to see them with Dave and Phil before they quit. It seems like rob is a very hard person to work with and that sucks because the blackening was so solid. I wish we could have the blackening lineup again because I really miss adams bass solos as well. I saw them during the burn my eyes 20 year anniversary and the new members just don't cut it. Atleast when they started playing burn my eyes, I got to leave early and skip traffic

So rad he's wearing a Sevendust shirt. Phil is a beast. Miss him in MH. Definitely not the same without him.

machine head,slayer now Lamb of god and Phil doubts himself One of the best guitarists in the world Mr Phil ...u rock....

wonderful interview thanks Johnny

It's been 5 years (already!?) since he left and it still bums me out. I saw the NY and CT shows on that tour and you could def see the awkwardness at the CT show. The NY show, however, was fucking BONKERS!! It was Halloween, the band all got dressed up (and I think Phil was slightly hammered) and it was the second-best MH show I'd ever seen. SO MUCH FUN, esp with some of the fans dressed up. That said, I get why he and Dave left. But that lineup was legendary and gave us a run of absolutely incredible albums and tours.

Don’t have to know details of the break up but you just know you’re on Phil’s side, whatever the issue maybe be lol Such a cool chill dude

I was there in the beginning thx heaps.

Classy guy Phil is, new fan here, thanks Phil!

Phil and Gary holt couldn't look more enough alike. Love Exodus!! Love Vio-lence! Hate slayer!!!!!!!

Pretty cool that the guy from machine head is doing an interview with a sevendust shirt on

Phil is one of the nicest guys I've been lucky enough to meet. Robs track record isn't great on keeping amazing players. Demmel is a badass.

I'm getting some cool Tool vibes from that background.

What I good guy and a beast of a player. Dig the shirt too.

hes definitely worthy he definitely in my top 10 favorite guitar players

Quality person to have in the world.

LEGEND!!!

Great interview

Great Dude 🤘🤘 Keep it metal, Phil.

Whats happen with Adam Duce? Where is the guy???

Phil Demmel you will be missed in Machine Head

So why did he leave again?

You saved machine head!

Now gone from Vio-Lence prior to first Oz tour next week...bummed 😭

Phil is a Thrash Metal Legend and a really great guy. Awesome guitarist. Vio-Lence are the most Awesome Thrash band ever.

The Burning Red is one of my favorite albums of maybe ever.

Yeah Phil is cool dude, he played the Shortest Straw solo with my X-band member from (Byzantine) on a Zoom Jam..turned out great! I mean they all left because Robb had to start playing the RAP SHIT METAL again. And his drunkenness/and EGO got the best of him. Now he's recording with one actual member that he has. Hopefully he wakes up and realizes how to treat his "brothers" in the band. Which is why he used the term DIVORCE. ;o)

Kind of a weird thing but I became a MH fan because I liked Phil .

Where’s the full? I love Phil!

From a machine Head fan from 11 years old. Seeing MH without Dave and Phil is just sad. Robb has really done a number on ruining MHs legacy. While I “liked” catharsis when it came out. It hasn’t aged well. Knowing that it’s recording process and events surrounding it were the catalyst for MHs demise. This line up should have lasted.

johnny christ filling in for Steve Harris? I gotta see that hahaha

Machine Head are much better with Vogg imo, first time I've heard every solo played perfectly.

Demmelition!

Phil and dave saved. Machine head

I never understood If Phil and Dave weren't happy why they didn't talk with Robb and address the issues? If half the band put their instruments down and say we need to talk I think Robb would have listened and maybe they'd have worked it out. When they left, Phil was very bitter and bad mouthing Robb in every interview. Robb's response was to admit his shortcomings and was very humble, he came out of it the better person in actuality.

I don't think people realize how important Vio-lence was for the thrash metal scene. Everyone talks about his time with Machine Head and Vio-lence always comes second.

They quit because Flynn is we all know who

Man when Robb went off on Phil Anselmo like a weirdo years back it became obvious people would bail outta that band. Phil is one of the ONLY chill people from that scene. Norcali is way too woke for me mang.

CrossOver With Kiko Loureiro ? Oh Yeah ???

very old news that he has discussed in over 20 interviews. You going to cover Ozzy's reunion with Black Sabbath next?

I think Phil has a great wife that's also his best friend 👍

Demi God!

WHY DID YOU ACT DISLOYAL TO ROB WHEN I MET YOU IN MAD TOWN!! WI I STILL OWN CDS IN YOU OTHER BAND AN I MISS YOU!!!!

More like why everyone left machinehead.

I’m glad he did leave because we now have the mighty VIO-LENCE back making brutal music again

Robb FUCK THIS UP

Lmao. He left Machine Head because basically it was Machine Head xD

Clickbait title. He barely talks about it and we learn nothing new.

Demmel is very talented (and Mcclain) unfortunately Flynn's writing became too left wing political, narcissistic and the quality of an angsty 13 year old girl.

Robb Flynn is a disgusting hypocrite to the Metal Community

Sounds like a Megadeth breakup

The reason is EGO conflicts lol. Simple as. There’s always the same shit

Phil is awesome.. machine head is not lol. Vio-lence is one of the sickest bands to come out of the bay area thrash scene, and Phil is one of my favorite guitarist.. but I personally can not stand machine head.

And quit as well if I had to deal with Woke Flynn on a daily basis.

It wasn't because Robb called out Phil Anselmo on his Racist Bullshit?

People still care about Machine Head?!?!?

Met Phil at NAMM 2010 with Robb and Phil was an amazing man. Appreciative of his fans, as I was wearing a Machine Head shirt and very approachable and super cool while Robb was a bit brusque. I saw Robb the next year while I was wearing a Slayer shirt. The interaction was unpleasant. He is a bit of a jackhole, at times. Sad, because I love MH. The Blackening is artwork of the darkest caliber. 🤘 All my best to them both.

It was that shitty woke music Rob made.

Robb ruined machine head

Only to have Tom Araya give ya dirty looks all show... Thanks for nothing Phil...

This guy seems a quitter. Quit Machine Head, even quit his own band Vio-Lence. There's only so much you can quit before the word about you goes out "unFKNreliable". Kerry King shouldn't go all in on this guy, who knows, next thing the demanding diva gets fussy about his manicures and quits Kerry's band too.

just listen to everything they did after " Blackening"...even if on a personal level all would have been fine, I would have quit the band, too. Just horrible songwriting

People quitting bands because of wives and kids... that's so gay.