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Metal guitar legend Phil Demmel joins the podcast for an epic deep dive into his career. From shredding with Vio-lence and delivering crushing riffs in Machine Head, to earning the reputation as the go-to guitarist in emergency situations, Phil has literally saved the show for some of metal’s biggest bands. 🤘

🔥 In this episode:

• The wild moment Phil learned he was joining Kerry King’s new band—at a Raiders game! 🏈
• His iconic eras with Vio-lence and Machine Head
• How he became the first-call guitarist when major bands need a hero
• Inside the design and power of the Phil Demmel Signature Jackson King V

Whether you’re a thrash metal fan, a guitar gearhead, or just love behind-the-scenes rock stories, this interview is packed with riffs, road tales, and pure heavy-metal history.

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