'90s Heavy Metal Band Expands Lineup Amid 2026 Tour
Iconic heavy metal band Machine Head announced a major update amid its North American tour.
Following a successful European run, the "Darkness Within" hitmakers confirmed they would be adding a special guest for their co-headlining tour with Killswitch Engage.
In an Instagram post, vocalist and guitarist Robb Flynn shared the band's latest update from Detroit as they opened the three-month tour.
"We are going to be bringing out Ben Eller on the guitar to do the whole show with us," he said in the clip, adding, "The other night in Pittsburgh, we brought him out to do the last three songs, but tonight's going to be the first full show that he does with the band."
Moreover, Flynn added that they are thrilled to work alongside the guitar influencer and YouTuber, praising his professionalism and dedication despite having only a short time to learn the band's material.
As for Eller, he also thanked Machine Head for the opportunity.
"Pleasure to be aboard, filling the boots of the many mighty players who have come before me!" he wrote in the comments.
The 41-year-old guitarist, also known as "Uncle Ben," has built a following of more than 537,000 subscribers on YouTube through his popular instructional series, This Is Why You Suck at Guitar.
Meanwhile, Machine Head's announcement sparked even more excitement among fans, especially those who knew Uncle Ben online.
"D--n Uncle Ben's YouTube videos taught me how to actually maintain Floyd Roses like 12 years ago lol. Now he's ripping on a big ass tour," one wrote.
"Ben is the GOAT y'all chose wisely," a fan commented.
"@benellerguitars Congrats brother. You're collecting metal legends like Pokémon cards," a follower said.
"This is the f-ing coolest. Loudest band I ever saw, and you're adding the handsome Uncle Ben? Best news," another echoed.
Fans can expect not only high-octane performances but also powerful renditions of the band's classic tracks and new material from its 11th studio album, UNATØNED.
Machine Head 2026 Tour Dates
June 5 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
June 6 - Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
June 7 - South Bend, IN @ Four Winds Field
June 9 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
June 11 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
June 12 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
June 13 - Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center
June 14 - Washington, DC @ DC Warped Tour (openers vary)
June 16 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
June 17 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
June 19 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
June 20 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
June 21 - San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
June 23 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
June 24 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
June 25 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
June 27 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield
Aug. 5 - Ottawa, ON @ Hard Rock Live
Aug. 7 - Victoriaville, QC @ Rock La Cauze Festival
Aug. 8 - Toronto, ON @ QET
Aug. 9 - London, ON @ Centennial Hall
Aug. 11 - Thunder Bay, ON @ Community Auditorium
Aug. 13 - Winnipeg, MB @ Burt Block Party Festival
Aug. 14 - Saskatoon, SK @ TCU Place
Aug. 15 - Edmonton, AB @ River Cree Entertainment Centre
Aug. 16 - Dawson Creek, BC @ Ovintiv Centre
Sep. 19 - Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion
Sep. 20 - Louisville, KY @ Louder than Life Festival
Sep. 21 - Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
Sep. 23 - Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
Sep. 24 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Union
Sep. 25 - Missoula, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
Sep. 27 - Spokane, WA @ Gesa Pavilion
Sep. 28 - Portland, OR @ Roseland
Sep. 29 - Tacoma, WA @ Temple Theatre
Oct. 1 - Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
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This story was originally published June 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM.