CHRIS KONTOS BME25 INTERVIEW!

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  • Metal Hammer journalist Dom Lawson sat down with original BME-alumni Chris Kontos to talk the impact of 'Burn My Eyes', what it's like to play with Robb and Logan for the first time in 24 years, and the excitement of the anniversary tour.
    CHRIS KONTOS BME25 INTERVIEW!
    Metal Hammer journalist Dom Lawson sat down with original BME-alumni Chris Kontos to talk the impact of 'Burn My Eyes', what it's like to play with Robb and Logan for the first time in 24 years, and the excitement of the anniversary tour.
    TOUR DATES: HTTP://MACHINEHEAD1.COM
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  • @dameddla
    @dameddla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Kontos is killer👍 nice dude.
    Hope he will join machine head as a full time drummer again!

    • @ovekindvall4702
      @ovekindvall4702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MH as a band is sadly over. They are cashing in while they can with this last tour. Can't blame them.

    • @Tbass17
      @Tbass17 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ove Kindvall Why do you say that?

    • @EmpiresDawn
      @EmpiresDawn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just talkin out of his bum.
      Huge MH-fan, but I could well do with them stopping at this point (never been the biggest fan of bands existing for three decades or more).
      However, Robb seems to have no intention of stopping. New songs have been written, new song "Do or die" will drop later this month.

  • @neilpower1731
    @neilpower1731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Dave Mc Clain is a great drummer. However, re: the original drummer, I met Kontos briefly outside the SFX in Dublin in 1994 when they supported Slayer. The place was hoppin' when they opened up with Davidian! And a Thousand Lies...my God...this man was unbelievable. Me and my friends met him after outside and he was a great, humble guy. Kudos, Mr. Kontos, come back to Europe again. Great imagination and technique on drums.

  • @The_JustJoshing
    @The_JustJoshing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Chris Kontos is an amazing drummer and a really funny dude

  • @matthanchuck7577
    @matthanchuck7577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Chris looks great and healthy...he was/is a monster drummer and was so instrumental to the sound of the Burn My Eyes album....Chris should have been destined for bigger things...a genius drummer

  • @kooskansloos4834
    @kooskansloos4834 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He looks like Steve O's uncle

  • @richardnoggin697
    @richardnoggin697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    GOD OF THUNDER!!!!

  • @deceiver444
    @deceiver444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Chris Kontos : class act

  • @dheijnemans
    @dheijnemans 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We got our asses kicked last night in Tilburg by you guys, what a powerhouse of a performance.
    Seeing Logan and Chris come up was like being transported back to our childhood. The room exploded with cheers, the energy was incredible, both on stage and on the floor. What a night! 🤘🏻

  • @nicolasriveros943
    @nicolasriveros943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When i heard Dave left the band my first thought was "there's no way they can replace such an awesome drummer... Well at least Chris returns... But he retired from music, so that's not gonna happen" I'm so glad he actually came back, even if is just temporary...

  • @Tehchilla
    @Tehchilla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man, Really hope they come back to Austin Tx on the American leg of the tour! Im ready to rage out again!

  • @ojtheviking
    @ojtheviking 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Some bands make a few records, then there's that one album that becomes their breakthrough. Even a band as legendary as Black Sabbath broke through with their second album, "Paranoid." But Machine Head put themselves on the map with their debut, so "Burn My Eyes" has been the foundation of everything else in the band's career, which is why it's such a classic album, and why Machine Head is still current. They've made some epic albums along the way as well, which has only helped them move foward even more, but they'll always have that respect that they just utterly crushed it with their very debut.

  • @ironduke3376
    @ironduke3376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Looking forward to see the BME tour roll into Manchester in 7weeks!
    🤘🥳🤘

  • @darthvader5701
    @darthvader5701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kontos get your Kontass back on the stool full time.

  • @RiffisKing
    @RiffisKing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes Kontos,make MH great again :)

  • @edes01
    @edes01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chris Kontos and Logan Madder make me excited about hearing new machine head again. Hope Rob and the lads get it done. New music from this line up is a must.

  • @howies5265
    @howies5265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been talking about CK for 25 Fckn years always been one of my favorite drummers and BME favorite albums talk about surreal this is a dream come true there’s hope for us old dudes 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼

  • @HouseOfDank6969
    @HouseOfDank6969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Soooo great! Coolest drummer , ever!

  • @damienhancocks66
    @damienhancocks66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hope u guys come back to oz

  • @gpi66
    @gpi66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it still the plan to have other people play the newer stuff? I haven't seen any news. I'm really hoping that they decide to just stick with Chris and Logan and they're learning the new songs.

    • @darthvader5701
      @darthvader5701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sadly I dont think it will happen, even tho Kontos is clearly a fan favorite Rob is Rob.

  • @tz8559
    @tz8559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The original lineup and the debut album was Machine Head everything afterwards was not the same... so with the original lineup the band is interesting again - hope the original lineup will stay or stick together.

  • @joejoe6952
    @joejoe6952 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always wondered what happened to him.

  • @davejradkins6564
    @davejradkins6564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The pay day is obviously worth it or they wouldn't be doing it at all cause Logan doesn't do anything for nothing

    • @joshuayettou3552
      @joshuayettou3552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you personally know Logan or is he just known for being like that? 😂

    • @davejradkins6564
      @davejradkins6564 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joshuayettou3552 Ya know him for about 9 yrs now

  • @Wargasm644
    @Wargasm644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude is a fucking beast. I play guitar, so I’m generally staring at the guitar players at live shows. This dude was going off so much my line of sight kept drifting towards the drummer. He was stellar.

  • @KaiZschaage
    @KaiZschaage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    will be at the first concert in freiburg, germany and maybe in leipzig as well. cant wait for it to happen

  • @unleash-hell6666
    @unleash-hell6666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AMAZZZING DRUMMER!! JUST SAW HIM LIVE!! HOLY SHIT!! THIS GUY IS THE REAL DEAL!! CHRIS IS SO PROFFESIONAL! UNBELIEVABLE TALENT!..Chris kontos ranked at least 5 of the greatest drummers of the world of metal!! This guy is to perfect and sound abilities live and studio! Very smart guy!😈

  • @SantyEscudero
    @SantyEscudero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cant wait for you guys announcing dates in Spain 🤘🤘🤘

  • @clausm2203
    @clausm2203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great interview

  • @BigStevie
    @BigStevie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PLEASE COME BACK TO DETROIT with the BURN MY EYES CREW!!!!

  • @РИММАВалитова
    @РИММАВалитова 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ничерта не поняла , но фантастика просто 💕🤘🎼💋

  • @andym28
    @andym28 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most bands regret not continuing with the original drummer gar samuelson Sean reinert John bonham Jimmy chamberlain dave lombardo (tho Paul is equally great) Clive Burr, the guy in thin lizzy joey jordison mitch Mitchell Robb will majorly regret this mark my words. Highly intelligent guy.

  • @oldgamerevival6019
    @oldgamerevival6019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zakk Wyldes younger brother

  • @nicolasriveros943
    @nicolasriveros943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you telling me that the OG Machine Head played for the last time in the place I live the year I was Born? Damn...

  • @rondadornocturno1824
    @rondadornocturno1824 ปีที่แล้ว

    A question: somebody could say me what kit drum used Chris for record "Burn my Eyes"?

  • @robertmccall4028
    @robertmccall4028 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Burn my eyes was their best album. Kontos killed it

  • @StephSalusAkaStephSalus
    @StephSalusAkaStephSalus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love these guys

  • @sdmfanthony5649
    @sdmfanthony5649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now YouTubing Mountain Caller.

  • @aswollengoat
    @aswollengoat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s never going to be the “original line up” without Adam....just saying....I think Dave, Phil, and Adam should start a new band without Rob

    • @chebrujo
      @chebrujo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, they will be called Machine Headless

  • @janhorton3393
    @janhorton3393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a sweetheart! !

  • @rcconstructionincanada3754
    @rcconstructionincanada3754 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris Kontos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your fuckin awesome! huge inspiration for me, your drumming is so entertaining, and thought full, if machine head continues i hope your the drummer agian!

  • @H.E.A.R.T.o.f.S.T.E.E.L
    @H.E.A.R.T.o.f.S.T.E.E.L 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    CHRIS is the BEST DRUMMER on This Planet.. FUCKING HELL

  • @diggahole3056
    @diggahole3056 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OG

  • @nunoevaristo3444
    @nunoevaristo3444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i badly hope that Chris joins the band full time... fucking please Robb

  • @sj_harris
    @sj_harris 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Evidently a true gent, and hands down my favourite (and IMO most musical) Metal drummer ever - maximum respect :)

  • @johnmcaulay5938
    @johnmcaulay5938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Interview. Chris Kontos is a living Legend. One of the best metal crossover drummers ever.

  • @DethronerX
    @DethronerX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for bringing this lineup back again on the road. This is the Machine Head I grew up with. Nostalgic as Fuck!

  • @williamharrison54
    @williamharrison54 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need a chris kontos drum playthrough of the old machine head stuff

  • @davejradkins6564
    @davejradkins6564 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adam should have been included dont care how bad it got it should have been worked out

  • @brendandonnelly140
    @brendandonnelly140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legend.
    Welcome back, sir.

  • @carlborman5165
    @carlborman5165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed 4 hours more of this interview.....

  • @residentD
    @residentD 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    unsubscribe from you

  • @Simombrun1980
    @Simombrun1980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw the show in Dublin , it was unreal

  • @jocelynmassie9375
    @jocelynmassie9375 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fucking epic.

  • @j8929
    @j8929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He looks like Steve-O

  • @cameronstewart3600
    @cameronstewart3600 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I kinda feel bad for Dave McLain... drummer for almost the whole band's carrer, but everyone wanted to here Chris back on the drums again...
    INCLUDING ME!

  • @TheMetalMag
    @TheMetalMag 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great to hear

  • @caseyplooy1696
    @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You left out the best question of the interview. WHY were you the drummer for MH for only the first album?

    • @notmyname9261
      @notmyname9261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Supposedly he was fired for not keeping to tour commitments. Reading between the lines here probably BMX or other bands got in the way.

    • @caseyplooy1696
      @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      coughcoughsigh I know he was fired but it wasn’t because of BMX or other bands.........but I’m not going to air his dirty laundry on the Internet.

    • @kristijan893
      @kristijan893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There is an interview with Machine Head from 1997 where Rob explains how Chris was always sick and wouldn't commit to the important live shows such as Donnington 1996, and when he was absent for too much period of time, Rob, Logan and Adam were fed up with that and were searching for a new Drummer and that was, of course Dave McClain.

    • @caseyplooy1696
      @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kristijan Pranjić Yeah.....that may be part of it, but trust me they left out some important personal shit.

    • @notmyname9261
      @notmyname9261 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caseyplooy1696 Wait, so you asked the question, then turn around and say that you in fact know the answer but can't say because it's personal?
      Why bother saying anything at all then?

  • @neilegg1
    @neilegg1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does Robb know this interview happened??

  • @sdmfanthony5649
    @sdmfanthony5649 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys know he's in. THE ORIGINAL BEAST!

    • @caseyplooy1696
      @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      SDMFAnthony Nope, already replaced him.

  • @Thefractalillusion
    @Thefractalillusion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dave was a decent drummer but Kontos was THE Machine Head drummer. He's the best for this band and Should come back full time.

    • @caseyplooy1696
      @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thefractalillusion Decent? Dave not only filled his shoes but made most people forget who the original drummer was.

    • @dannywelsh9321
      @dannywelsh9321 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caseyplooy1696 no

    • @caseyplooy1696
      @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danny Welsh Yes

    • @RickGrimesS5
      @RickGrimesS5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caseyplooy1696 no

    • @caseyplooy1696
      @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rick Grimes S5 Kontos was a one album wonder, Dave is a metal drumming legend with many albums under his belt, Kontos doesn’t even compare to Dave.

  • @auforu
    @auforu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob knew that if he didnt get this happening he would be out there looking for a real job , now at over 50 he would struggle to put food on the table . Kontos / Logan / Jared are nice guys hope they go out with a big bang .

    • @caseyplooy1696
      @caseyplooy1696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      auforu The most asinine comment on this comment board.

    • @joshuayettou3552
      @joshuayettou3552 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ragnar Exactly. He'd be just fine. This dude is an idiot.