# 187 - PHIL DEMMEL: Thrash Riffs, Machine Head, Vio-lence & Forgiveness

An episode of [Garza Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1551076579), 30 Jun 2025, 2 h 03 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7099063774.mp3

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/phildemmel Join the Chug Norris Army on Patreon! https://patreon.com/garzapodcast CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Flying V // Sustainiac Pickup 07:47 - Fitness 08:55 - Golf 11:27 - Gemco // 1st Guitar 15:24 - 1st Concert // The Osmonds 16:39 - Angus Young, AC/DC & KISS 18:04 - C.W. McCall, “Convoy” 25:32 - Getting Slayer Gig 33:00 - Working Construction & Writing Riffs 38:40 - QotSA Jam 42:29 - Voice Memo Riffs 47:19 - Early Bands // High School 51:58 - Vio-lence // Torque 53:49 - Joining Machine Head 56:53 - Machine Head Lyrics & Riffs 1:12:58 - 80s Thrash Scene // Beef 1:15:47 - Vio-lence 1:20:32 - Category 7 1:23:52 - Lamb of God 1:27:04 - Hardest Bands to Play With 1:30:01 - Hardest Slayer Riffs 1:32:40 - Guitar Warm Ups 1:34:33 - The Stowaways 1:38:53 - Tornado of Souls 1:40:27 - Dublin, CA 1:51:36 - Self-Reflection & Forgiveness 1:56:22 - Heart Condition & Father Passing 2:00:01 - Charity // Non-Profit Shows

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