MACHINE HEAD Dominate Summer Breeze 2025 With Crushing Performance


On August 16, 2025, MACHINE HEAD took the stage at Summer Breeze Festival and delivered a set that reminded everyone why they remain one of the most formidable forces in modern metal. With thousands of fans gathered under the night sky, the Bay Area legends unleashed a career-spanning performance filled with relentless riffs, crushing grooves, and an atmosphere charged with pure intensity.

Opening with the anthemic “Imperium” and fan-favorite “Ten Ton Hammer,” MACHINE HEAD wasted no time setting the crowd ablaze. The band powered through a thunderous setlist that balanced new ferocity with classic staples, including “CHØKE ØN THE ASHES ØF YØUR HATE,” “Now We Die,” and the unrelenting “Locust.” Their energy on stage was met with roaring chants and nonstop moshing from the Summer Breeze faithful.

The night reached its peak with a pummeling encore of “Halo,” following massive crowd eruptions for “Davidian” and “From This Day.” Each track resonated with raw emotion and machine-like precision, reaffirming the band’s reputation as one of the most powerful live acts in heavy music.

With this electrifying Summer Breeze performance, MACHINE HEAD once again proved their enduring dominance in the global metal scene. For fans in attendance, it was more than just a show — it was a testament to the band’s legacy, their unyielding passion, and their unbreakable connection with the worldwide Head Cases.

Setlist:

1 - Imperium 
2 - Ten Ton Hammer 
3 - CHØKE ØN THE ASHES ØF YØUR HATE 
4 - Now We Die 
5 - Is There Anybody Out There? 
6 - ØUTSIDER 
7 - Locust 
8 - BØNESCRAPER 
9 - NØT LØNG FØR THIS WØRLD 
10 - Declaration 
11 - Bulldozer 
12 - From This Day 
13 - Davidian 
14 - Halo (Encore)

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