187 - PHIL DEMMEL: Thrash Riffs, Machine Head, Vio-lence & Forgiveness
187 - PHIL DEMMEL: Thrash Riffs, Machine Head, Vio-lence & Forgiveness  
Podcast: Garza Podcast
Published On: Mon Jun 30 2025
Description: Garza sits down in-person with lead guitar player & songwriter Phil Demmel. Best known for his time in Machine Head, Vio-lence & guitar player for Kerry Kerry. Also filling in for some of the most legendary metal bands on the planet such as Slayer, Lamb of God & more. Check out Kerry King & Category 7! https://instagram.com/phildemmelJoin the Chug Norris Army on Patreon! https://patreon.com/garzapodcast CHAPTERS:00:00 - Flying V // Sustainiac Pickup07:47 - Fitness08:55 - Golf11:27 - Gemco // 1st Guitar15:24 - 1st Concert // The Osmonds16:39 - Angus Young, AC/DC & KISS18:04 - C.W. McCall, “Convoy”25:32 - Getting Slayer Gig33:00 - Working Construction & Writing Riffs38:40 - QotSA Jam42:29 - Voice Memo Riffs47:19 - Early Bands // High School51:58 - Vio-lence // Torque53:49 - Joining Machine Head56:53 - Machine Head Lyrics & Riffs1:12:58 - 80s Thrash Scene // Beef1:15:47 - Vio-lence1:20:32 - Category 71:23:52 - Lamb of God1:27:04 - Hardest Bands to Play With1:30:01 - Hardest Slayer Riffs1:32:40 - Guitar Warm Ups1:34:33 - The Stowaways1:38:53 - Tornado of Souls1:40:27 - Dublin, CA1:51:36 - Self-Reflection & Forgiveness1:56:22 - Heart Condition & Father Passing2:00:01 - Charity // Non-Profit Shows