Phil Demmel (Vio-lence / ex-Machine Head/ BPMD) Plays His Favorite Riffs

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  • #PhilDemmel from Vio-lence, the new band #BPMD and formerly of Machine Head, plays his favorite riffs from his childhood and his own bands.
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  • @Eddie_Maiden
    @Eddie_Maiden 4 роки тому +269

    Phil learning the whole Slayer setlist in a couple of days and nailing it on stage was hella impressive

    • @vloneguapo541
      @vloneguapo541 4 роки тому +17

      To be fair slayers riffs aren’t that hard to play but still.... it’s impressive
      Edit: YALL NEED TO RELAX I DIDNT SAY HE WASNT GOOD 😹😹😹

    • @damienwaychester1527
      @damienwaychester1527 4 роки тому

      I saw them when he played with them the first night in Copenhagen

    • @robocop2283
      @robocop2283 4 роки тому +27

      @@vloneguapo541 LOL lets hear you play them

    • @micheldolores5924
      @micheldolores5924 4 роки тому +8

      @@robocop2283 bet he's one of those guys hahaha, maaaaybe they're not that complex, but hell, they require a lot of fucking stamina to execute them well with fking pawaaar

    • @vloneguapo541
      @vloneguapo541 4 роки тому +2

      @Zando Zan funny thing is i can play slayer lol

  • @fulviochiaro2751
    @fulviochiaro2751 Рік тому +8

    Great Phil Demmel, my favorite Thrash metal guitarrist. i love his style, so agressive and clear at same time. Thanx for your music Phil

  • @davidnissim589
    @davidnissim589 3 роки тому +25

    One of the greatest thrashers in the game. His work in Vio-Lence is criminally underrated.

    • @michaelsena8646
      @michaelsena8646 27 днів тому

      I love them, they are just relentless speed, wish they never broke up

  • @Slayer-xc1ug
    @Slayer-xc1ug 4 роки тому +60

    Seen Machine Head in Manchester. Phil had just lost his father that day. He still came out to play as he didn't want to let us down. Was an amazing gig and was recorded for the live album. I'll never forget the gig but will remember Phil carrying on for us. Respect and thank you. 44 years a metal head and that commitment will never be forgotten. Thank you Phil. To you and metal hards everywhere.... Be safe and take care. WE ARE LEGION 🤘

  • @Axxa3095
    @Axxa3095 4 роки тому +125

    Such an underrated musician, he's very talented

    • @bcbitchkkv
      @bcbitchkkv 4 роки тому +15

      And he can fucking shred! His solos on Eternal Nightmare, Oppressing the Masses, The Blackening & The Locust all rip!

    • @papawolf60
      @papawolf60 4 роки тому

      Agreed, bad ass.

    • @jimijamesjowitt
      @jimijamesjowitt 4 роки тому +3

      And such a cool dude too. Always been really normal. If that makes sense. Like you be like hey man and be like hey and you realize after isnt that some guy from some flash bands and all that.
      Seemed just like someone I knew...
      One of the boys!!!

  • @DEATHMONKEY2167
    @DEATHMONKEY2167 4 роки тому +8

    Vio-lence has a rehearsal studio two rooms next to my bands, and I have to say it's always awesome to hear them practice, and play, except when we're about to record vocals hahaha
    Awesome dudes, love talking to them out back. All of them are genuinely nice people.

  • @rick9977015
    @rick9977015 4 роки тому +26

    Can't believe he names Criss Oliva as an influence. Love Savatage.

  • @tcollier5460
    @tcollier5460 4 роки тому +36

    Surprised he mentioned Criss Oliva...Phil seems like a good guy!So many great musicians came from the bay area!

  • @SuperStrik9
    @SuperStrik9 2 роки тому +6

    So glad Vio-Lence are back. Dig the new tune Upon Their Cross. Can't wait for the new EP to be released. 🤘

  • @biorythmicshifter
    @biorythmicshifter 4 роки тому +5

    I absolutely adore his riffing on Eternal Nightmare. That is an unquestionable masterpiece of thrash to me....

  •  4 роки тому +5

    My favorite thing about this video is how it feels like a conversation. I usually sit around with friends and we do the same kind of stuff: talking about riffs and bands and teaching each other some licks. You can even hear the pick hitting the strings. Phil's skills and riff library are very impressive. He covered a wide range of rock/metal playing in a few minutes. You can really tell he knows his stuff. Excellent player and seems like a chill out dude.

  • @nicktankard1244
    @nicktankard1244 4 роки тому +27

    The riffs on Violence albums are just so freaking awesome.

  • @Andy-th9kj
    @Andy-th9kj 4 роки тому +5

    I love that someone of Phil's level still does the "no wait..." and "was that it...?" makes me feel much better about myself. lol

  • @hmetaljustin
    @hmetaljustin 4 роки тому +30

    Phil is a kick ass player! Very cool he mentioned Criss Oliva and Savatage.

  • @LovellArt
    @LovellArt 3 роки тому +6

    Great to hear Savatage getting some love! Criss Oliva was a phenomenal guitarist.

  • @stitchmaker2576
    @stitchmaker2576 4 роки тому +24

    Vio-lence was my favorite band as a teen. Them and Dark Angel. Still my favorite metal riffs to this day.

    • @faultier3215
      @faultier3215 2 роки тому +2

      dude you just named my two favourite thrash bands

  • @garmisra7841
    @garmisra7841 2 роки тому +4

    So cool of you to shout out Criss Oliva - I loved that guy's playing. HOTMK is one of my favorite records from that era.

  • @jamescarter3130
    @jamescarter3130 3 роки тому +3

    I was at that day on the green. Diary of a madman wasn't out yet, and I remember Ozzy introducing the song believer. I will never forget Randy starting to play that intro riff.

  • @Will-Frosty-Franken
    @Will-Frosty-Franken 4 роки тому +35

    Phobophobia is loaded with amazing riffs

  • @peggs1
    @peggs1 3 роки тому +4

    Eternal nightmare to this day is a masterclass in well thought out , technical ,tight thrash metal.
    Never bettered.

  • @WokeUpScreaming
    @WokeUpScreaming 4 роки тому +4

    Always got time for Phil!! I don't think it's a coincidence my favourite MH era is when he was most prominent. Amazing writer, player and such a stand up bloke!

  • @leonardomattarmonteiro2824
    @leonardomattarmonteiro2824 2 роки тому +2

    SO GLAD SENSEI DEMMEL joined forces with GUSTAFSON&WOLBERS to form THE GREATEST VIO-LENCE lineup ever.
    The new Album will be their fiercest,most savage METAL possible.
    LET THE WORLD BURN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼🤘🏼🇧🇷🏴

  • @danmarshall5895
    @danmarshall5895 4 роки тому +10

    As soon as Phil played that Savatage riff (before he even said it) I went "Oh sh%&, that's where he got the octave riffing from." It's funny how I've listened to both bands for 25 some years (Edit: oh hell, 30 years. that 5 extra years makes me feel really old now) and I needed to hear Phil play that riff for it to click.

  • @etherlords88
    @etherlords88 3 роки тому +4

    He was the melody of machine head! 💞

  • @jacobgarcia2660
    @jacobgarcia2660 4 роки тому +4

    Fun fact the tapping part of flying high again was something George lynch showed randy backstage at a show, George said it was something he used as a warmup

  • @bakerXderek
    @bakerXderek 4 роки тому +11

    THAT GUITAR THO !!! HOLY SHIT !!!

  • @kevindudley9617
    @kevindudley9617 4 роки тому +74

    Phil and Gary Holt need to team up on a project at some point.

  • @vio-noob_6737
    @vio-noob_6737 4 роки тому +2

    Vio-Lence greatest thrash band. Thank you for bringing it back!

  • @randywebb4671
    @randywebb4671 4 роки тому +3

    3 cheers, and clank your beers to the most genuine dude in metal. Riffs for days!

  • @shredsta12
    @shredsta12 4 роки тому +5

    I love his Rhodes guitar . I've wanted one all of my life

  • @jeffk3929
    @jeffk3929 4 роки тому +2

    Love the old skool reference to the tape deck/boom box. Epic days...good times

  • @restojon1
    @restojon1 4 роки тому +3

    I didn't even know he'd bailed from M.H. He's a very talented player with a fantastic sound and great influences. Above all, a genuine personality which counts for loads in the daft world of music. Good luck to him, I hope all his future ventures are fruitful and he enjoys every minute along the way.

  • @mexicanmaggot666
    @mexicanmaggot666 4 роки тому +29

    That riff from Serial Killer is so brutal!

  • @samuelmagnum6047
    @samuelmagnum6047 4 роки тому +5

    Love that you referenced Savatage. Chris has always been a big influence.
    Great segment.

  • @mfkabtch
    @mfkabtch 4 роки тому +9

    He's one hell of a guitar player! But i can't resist to remark how glad i am that he didn't collapse xD

  • @nobodyknows5710
    @nobodyknows5710 Рік тому +2

    Saw this man ripping for overkill this year. What a beast of a guitar player.

    • @JadeDude1973
      @JadeDude1973 Рік тому +1

      I caught him in Overkill and Vio-Lence this year. Thrash revival FTW.

  • @rjc7289
    @rjc7289 3 роки тому +13

    Tony Iommi should get a lot more credit as a lead player. As classic as his riffs were, he was also no slouch when it comes to lead guitar and could rip with the best of them!

    • @13guitard00d
      @13guitard00d Рік тому

      This! I once saw a guy on a forum describe his solo in Computer God as "dangerous". Iommi's got some great leads.

  • @curtisbogue3707
    @curtisbogue3707 10 місяців тому

    I could sit and watch him play riffs all day!!

  • @BleachedGhostfiles
    @BleachedGhostfiles 4 роки тому +2

    I remember seeing Overkill 4 years back, didn't have an overkill shirt yet so I wore my Eternal Nightmare shirt, during the meet and greets all D.D. did was start talking old stories of touring with you guys in Violence. Great fucking show that night.

  • @Morphy
    @Morphy 4 роки тому +26

    09:18 - Laughs in Municipal Waste.

  • @nuclearskull
    @nuclearskull 4 роки тому +4

    FYI Bobby Gustafson (Overkill) is now playing in Violence

  • @byronbowler
    @byronbowler 4 роки тому +16

    Alexi Laiho favourite riffs next!!

  • @railander
    @railander 4 роки тому +1

    This is one of the best videos of this serie. Great talk, great riffs.

  • @MachineHeadDissent
    @MachineHeadDissent 4 роки тому +21

    Sirens and The Dungeons are Calling....2 Best Savatage releases!!!...🤙😎🤘

  • @Razrback
    @Razrback Рік тому

    i love the way phil talks with his axe

  • @drummer7557
    @drummer7557 4 роки тому +2

    Wow Phil looking thin, and grey. All my childhood icons are getting up there. Making me almost 45....now I feel OLD!!! AHHH!!!

  • @shadowblade23
    @shadowblade23 4 роки тому +5

    Phil and Vio-lence created some of the best thrash riffs ever written. I don't believe 30 years from now kids will care about re-discovering Machine Head. While I like a few songs, its ultimately commercial and inauthentic. Vio-lence on the other hand...35 years later, no touring or new material for decades, and you've still got young metalheads everywhere from Bogota to Jakarta rediscovering Violence for the first time and getting addicted. The energy and angst on those records is timeless.

  • @bloodofthetyrant
    @bloodofthetyrant 4 роки тому +3

    Hearing him say “Phil from Vio-Lence” and not “Phil from Machine Head” makes me so indescribably happy

  • @Miroandu16
    @Miroandu16 4 роки тому +2

    Kill on command is such a Thrash masterpiece, that tune is on my top 10 best metal songs of all time

  • @g3intel
    @g3intel 4 роки тому +5

    that first riff he wrote has a really strong Jag Panzer, or general early US power metal vibe, the Queensryche influence was apparent

  • @LicksoftheLegend
    @LicksoftheLegend 4 роки тому +1

    It's cool to see that he's still really excited to jam the riffs he grew up on.

  • @panterarocks9326
    @panterarocks9326 4 роки тому

    Seeing him so excited while playing his favorite riffs is really cool. Saw him with Machine Head on his last tour with the band. Was so cool. Put on an amazing show

  • @Lordschaft1313
    @Lordschaft1313 4 роки тому

    Meet him 2013 in Germany Frankfurt on the Music Con. Great guy and it was very impressive to see this guy playing from 5 feet away.

  • @irmasil3
    @irmasil3 3 роки тому

    You gotta love these stories....and Phil sounds like a great guy to be around

  • @Almostgfx
    @Almostgfx 4 роки тому +5

    I remember when I first heard the solo for halo and being impressed by how good it was! Made it even more special when I saw machine head live and Phil fainted doing it, I remember thinking that must be one hell of a solo to do if even he passed out doing it ( I know he has a condition)

  • @scottcunningham378
    @scottcunningham378 2 роки тому

    Phil is sooo cool, Great guy down to earth and a AWESOME Musician !!.. Really looking foreword to seeing him in Cleveland (OH) again soon.

  • @richevans609
    @richevans609 8 днів тому

    Phil gets it... He is a great guitarist and writer.

  • @tiny5500
    @tiny5500 4 роки тому

    Fun to listen too you guys where a bit a bit older 5years? Remember listening to Vio-lence at the storage in Union city.
    Back in the day good times, great time for the scene. Under age no problem clubs in SF and Berkeley/Oakland!

  • @jdtolliver801
    @jdtolliver801 3 роки тому

    So enjoyed..!

  • @jeremyblandford7669
    @jeremyblandford7669 3 місяці тому

    Nice work man, come back to NZ, love watching you play ❤

  • @realitygutter9694
    @realitygutter9694 4 роки тому +1

    Vio - lence for life. One of my top 3 thrash bands for sure. The riff from "Colour of life" is one their best riffs ever and it's a great track, underrared for sure. Phil and guys stay strong and healthy. Greece awaits. \m/

  • @stonecrow1247
    @stonecrow1247 4 роки тому +1

    Demmel is so BADASS 🤘 I remember hearing Vio-lence for the first time and got addicted it stayed in my cassette player in my truck for months and it got to the point where the tape wore out and it got eaten.😆🤘

    • @JadeDude1973
      @JadeDude1973 Рік тому

      Kids today don't know the pain of seeing your favorite tape turn into plastic spaghetti.

  • @stenzeliron6818
    @stenzeliron6818 3 місяці тому

    Awesome!!

  • @papawolf60
    @papawolf60 4 роки тому

    I remember hanging with Phil at the Omni in Oakland, California. Killer seeing him here.

  • @markjohnston3790
    @markjohnston3790 2 роки тому

    Tabs for all those riff's , Thank You dude!

  • @if6turnedouttobe9
    @if6turnedouttobe9 4 роки тому +15

    Phil has great taste in music...Kiss, AC/DC, Nugent, Aerosmith, Savatage...Great player...

  • @jorgeisfuckingthrash2761
    @jorgeisfuckingthrash2761 4 роки тому +29

    Vio-lence rules

  • @22months89
    @22months89 4 роки тому

    Amazing underrated musician, Phil rules!!!

  • @gladiator22666
    @gladiator22666 4 роки тому

    Great vid , thanks 🥃🤘👍

  • @drested1793
    @drested1793 4 роки тому

    Played A LOT of riffs. That was awesome.

  • @rockaddict3744
    @rockaddict3744 4 роки тому +29

    I kind of like this series!! Who's next??

    • @kotanovakota
      @kotanovakota 4 роки тому +14

      You Deicide

    • @Axxa3095
      @Axxa3095 4 роки тому +6

      @@kotanovakota haha, saw what you did there!

    • @zedteaster5899
      @zedteaster5899 4 роки тому +4

      @@kotanovakota Epic Rab Battles of HISTORYRYY!!!

    • @fendi-bull8167
      @fendi-bull8167 4 роки тому +2

      @@zedteaster5899 Epic Rock Battle in History?

    • @kotanovakota
      @kotanovakota 4 роки тому +2

      @@zedteaster5899 Rab = arab? Lol

  • @peeholio3260
    @peeholio3260 2 роки тому

    Now the first day that i met ya, i was looking in the sky
    When the sun turned all to blur and the thunder clouds rolled by
    The Warning is easily one of Sabbaths best.

  • @Sinnamon_Heart
    @Sinnamon_Heart 2 роки тому

    Is it weird that I love this man?

  • @zombieshredde5973
    @zombieshredde5973 4 роки тому +9

    Hell yeah

  • @TheMetalMag
    @TheMetalMag 3 роки тому

    awesome guitarist glad he's still kicking

  • @susanMarkle
    @susanMarkle 4 роки тому

    Watched in support. From the comments you definitely have the respect you deserve. They seem to really like youl. Thats great. I don't know you but I like the way you play. Very entertaining. liked a lot. 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @haggismuncher
    @haggismuncher 4 роки тому +2

    Man Phil has good taste...favourite band LAAZ ROCKIT...excellent band

  • @paddycampbellmusic1223
    @paddycampbellmusic1223 4 роки тому +39

    "you felt when Angus was drunk"
    Angus was a teetotaler lol

    • @ozzydoop1473
      @ozzydoop1473 4 роки тому +4

      He became one but the early days they were all partying hard mate

    • @MarkSmith-hq4rr
      @MarkSmith-hq4rr 4 роки тому +1

      You beat me to it! I was thinking the exact same thing.

    • @fastra3621
      @fastra3621 4 роки тому +1

      Is

    • @pjdemmelition
      @pjdemmelition 4 роки тому

      Didn't know obviously! Won't ever say that again!

  • @anahowana
    @anahowana 4 роки тому

    Very cool dude and great player with great taste . Cheers from Morocco

  • @andretavares6827
    @andretavares6827 4 роки тому +1

    Dude you are awesome 🤘 🤘 🤘 you were the best part of machine head

  • @eriklazar5623
    @eriklazar5623 4 роки тому +16

    Vio-lence > Machine head

  • @jameseaves71
    @jameseaves71 4 роки тому

    So good 👌👏🙌🤘😁😎

  • @inextremis2011
    @inextremis2011 4 роки тому

    That' some solid right hand attack. Glad that he's in a kickass band again - Vio-lence!

  • @Brunetto46
    @Brunetto46 4 роки тому +14

    Savatage was freaking great🤘🤘

  • @williamsmith666
    @williamsmith666 4 роки тому +16

    He's envisioning Robb Flynn's neck in that center thumbnail image...

  • @RedEyeAgency
    @RedEyeAgency 4 роки тому

    This tone 🙌

  • @nickdowning911
    @nickdowning911 Рік тому

    I go to Phil’s bar in Dublin ca!!! The Back Lounge

  • @axelpteeg
    @axelpteeg 4 роки тому +1

    Nice to see Phil doing well !! being a similar age i can totally relate to the influences . was gonna see Violence at Bloodstock in August . Covid postponed it though . fucker !! next year ,

  • @drdidge69
    @drdidge69 4 роки тому

    Kudos! you mention Laaz Rockit!! Fire in the hole was my favourite track. For those who don’t know google it.

  • @llongone2
    @llongone2 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! Great call out to a great early Savatage song!

  • @jimijamesjowitt
    @jimijamesjowitt 4 роки тому +1

    He's one of the coolest guys in music.
    Everyone else got chips on their shoulders.

  • @cliffanderson7544
    @cliffanderson7544 4 роки тому

    Right on Phil! Good shit bud!

  • @sergioRR3073
    @sergioRR3073 4 роки тому

    I love that Jackson, it's an awesome tribute guitar!

  • @TRose-hc9pv
    @TRose-hc9pv 4 роки тому

    Yeah! Tear it up Phil!!!

  • @DreDawg3000
    @DreDawg3000 4 роки тому

    Phil is such a good dude!

  • @kotanovakota
    @kotanovakota 4 роки тому +19

    Machine Head/Violence/Forbidden🤘

    • @22months89
      @22months89 4 роки тому +1

      Forbidden really??? Slayer for few amazing shows yes!

    • @barrypatton6424
      @barrypatton6424 4 роки тому +2

      Wasn’t in forbidden

    • @DieCryMan
      @DieCryMan 4 роки тому +3

      Robb was in Forbidden, not Phil

  • @RobKingRC
    @RobKingRC 4 роки тому

    My brother from another mother 🤘🤘

  • @dr.edwardkevorkian5439
    @dr.edwardkevorkian5439 7 днів тому

    That is an EPIC guitar lol 👍👍

  • @ozzydoop1473
    @ozzydoop1473 4 роки тому

    Cool intro about AC/DC ... TNT is an all time power rock classic for me too: very sentimental song :

  • @monsterzero1587
    @monsterzero1587 3 роки тому

    "You Really Got Me" was my 1st riff too! 2 notes then move up a string...easy!