Alright, so let's start with the bad news: Machine Head was supposed to start up a North American tour early October leading up to the release of their new album Bloodstone and Diamonds. The tour would've been with Children of Bodom, Epica and Battlecross and have gone up to the first week of November. Now the whole shebang has been cancelled so the band can finish up the record due to some kind of delay. Super bummer!

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Frontman and guitarist Robb Flynn says the North American leg of the tour will be announced in early 2015 and the European leg of the tour will remain the same. The good news? Flynn also says the album will be out on November 10. So there's your silver lining if you're looking for one! Here's Flynn's statement in full: