GalleryDitch This MagazineMarch 15, 2024gallery, live, melbourne, Louie Mosscrop, Machine Head, Fear Factory, forum melbourne

Machine Head + Fear Factory @ Forum 14-03-24

GalleryDitch This MagazineMarch 15, 2024gallery, live, melbourne, Louie Mosscrop, Machine Head, Fear Factory, forum melbourne

photos: Louie Mosscrop @louiemosscropphotography

With the Forum sold out, a stacked line up consisting of undisputed lords of industrial metal, Fear Factory and the kings of kings, Machine Head. It was no surprise to see a line still trying to get inside when the nights opening act Frankenbok took the stage. setting the scene with a solid set the crowd gearing up for what was to come.

The Forum vibrated with a raw energy as the sold-out crowd roared for Fear Factory. The industrial metal pioneers, with new vocalist Milo Silvestro at the helm, they tear through their set, unleashing a sonic barrage of classic tracks that have shaped the genre. The mosh pit churned with a fervour that threatened to spill over, a testament to the band's enduring power. A victory lap for Fear Factory and a celebration for every fan lucky enough to witness it.

The mosh pits churned like human whirlpool, fists pumped in unison, and a deafening roar greeted every riff. Machine Head are back, decades of thrash metal anthems ignite the venue, voices bellowing along to classics that have soundtracked countless headbanging sessions. Machine Head feeding off the raw energy, their performance a masterclass in groove and fury. It's a night of pure, unadulterated metal bliss, a testament to the lasting power of Machine Head's music and the unwavering passion of their Melbourne fans.