Diesel Machine  

Diesel Machine might best be known as the main band of Patrick Lachman, one-time Halford guitarist as well as the vocalist in the post-Pantera band Damageplan. Torture Test, the band's 200 debut, opts for an ultra-heavy groove that often brings Pantera to mind, with perhaps a nod to Prong. Vocalist AJ Cavalier has a mean hardcore-ish snarl, almost delving into death metal vocals at times. There's not a lot of variety here, with most tracks in the mid-paced category, but there's definitely a market for this kind of metal, and Diesel Machine do it as well as anyone. The band was quiet for several years following Torture Test's release (partially due to, among other things, a motorcycle accident suffered by bassist Rich Gonzalez in 2002), but the band is nearing completion on a second album.

Current Members A.J. Cavalier vocals Patrick Lachman guitars (Damageplan, Gargoyle, Halford) Rich Gonzalez bass Shane Gaalaas drums (Artension, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker Group)

Discography

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Torture Test 
2000 Steamhammer/SPV

Torture Test Bones And All Dissection The Punishment Borrowed Time Rage Sick Driven By Pain Black Box State Of Panic Self-Destruct Dissection (No Anesthetic Mix)

A.J. Cavalier Patrick Lachman Rich Gonzalez Shane Gaalaas

Reviews:   Metal Observer