BIG MACHINE performing live beneath purple stage lights in front of a packed crowd

Northern California · Live Rock

Family built.Family strong.

Formed in the winter of 2023, BIG MACHINE was the concept of Christopher Duran and his son, Mason Duran, who brought it to life with members Linus Oliver, Bill Hunting, and Brian McGuire. Hailing from Northern California, BIG MACHINE brings its ’80s brand of heavy metal covers to life in a big way!

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5Musicians

1Big sound

100%Live rock

About the band

Built like steel.
Ready to move.

BIG MACHINE brings a hard-hitting live rock show powered by strong vocals, layered guitars, and a rhythm section that never lets up.

From the first downbeat to the final encore, the band delivers a bold, high-energy performance made for loud rooms, full floors, and unforgettable nights.

The BIG MACHINE sound

Heavy hooks.
Live-wire energy.

BIG MACHINE delivers high-energy, classic ’80s metal anthems from legendary artists like Judas Priest, Ratt, Dokken, Whitesnake, Scorpions, Dio, Krokus, Fastway, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, and Billy Squier—and the hits just keep coming! They also crank up unexpected, metal-infused interpretations of songs by iconic artists such as Journey, Christopher Cross, and George Michael, bringing a bold, electrifying edge to every performance!

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Guitar firepower

Big riffs, sharp leads, and the kind of tone that fills a room.

02

Commanding vocals

Strong melodies and choruses made to be heard above the crowd.

03

Driving rhythm

A locked-in groove that keeps every song moving forward.

BIG MACHINE on stage

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BIG MACHINE video collectionLive Videos5 videos

Live performance

BIG MACHINE — Live @ Goldfields

Opera House performance

BIG MACHINE — Live at the Opera House

PJ's Roadhouse performance

The Last In Line at PJ's Roadhouse

Opera House performance

BIG MACHINE — At the Opera House — June 28, 2026

Opera House performance

BIG MACHINE — @ The Opera House

On the road

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Oct30Fri · 2026

Doors 7:00 PMBlack Sabbath & Dio tribute night

BIG MACHINE with Vinny Appice’s Sabbath Knights

Goldfield Trading Post · 238 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678

BIG MACHINE joins Vinny Appice’s Sabbath Knights for a night of Black Sabbath and Dio, with special guests Phantom Power and Nova Sutro.

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Event flyer for Big Machine with Vinny Appice’s Sabbath Knights at Goldfield Trading Post on Friday, October 30, 2026

Nov20Fri · 2026

Doors 7:00 PM · Show 8:00 PMFast and Loose Tribute Tour 2026

BIG MACHINE with Motorbäbe & Come As You Are We Are

The Boardwalk · 9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA

A night of live rock with Motorbäbe, a tribute to Motörhead, and Come As You Are We Are, a Nirvana tribute.

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Event flyer for Big Machine, Motorbäbe, and Come As You Are We Are at The Boardwalk on Friday, November 20, 2026

Jan29Fri · 2027

Time TBALive ’80s metal

BIG MACHINE at Black Oak Casino Resort

Black Oak Casino Resort · 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne, CA 95379

BIG MACHINE brings a full-throttle night of classic ’80s metal to Black Oak Casino Resort.

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BIG MACHINE pictures

Pictures.

Band portraits, live performances, and moments from the road.

BIG MACHINE photo albumSong-list and Pictures30 photos

BIG MACHINE March 2026 song list with 58 songs and artists

Christopher and Mason Duran with The Duranimals of BIG MACHINE in white spray-paint lettering

BIG MACHINE band portrait with bold red lettering and a centered polished cog

BIG MACHINE guitarists playing side by side under colorful stage lights

BIG MACHINE vocalist posing with the drummer behind the drum kit

BIG MACHINE guitarist performing with one foot on a stage monitor

BIG MACHINE guitarist playing a black-and-white polka-dot guitar onstage

BIG MACHINE performing as a full band at the Opera House

BIG MACHINE guitarist posing with a guest guitarist at a music convention

BIG MACHINE performing under blue lights at the Event Center at Beermann Plaza

Black-and-white BIG MACHINE gear-and-mask emblem

BIG MACHINE vocalist singing onstage under red lighting

BIG MACHINE masked figure with mechanical gears and The Metal Years lettering

BIG MACHINE performing for a seated crowd under purple and blue stage lights

BIG MACHINE guitarist performing with a black-and-white flame guitar

BIG MACHINE bassist and guitarist performing beside the band emblem

BIG MACHINE drummer playing under purple stage lights

BIG MACHINE vocalist and drummer performing under purple stage lights

BIG MACHINE full-band performance beneath purple stage lights

BIG MACHINE vocalist posing with a guest at a live music venue

BIG MACHINE guitarist performing with a white electric guitar

BIG MACHINE bassist performing under green stage lights

BIG MACHINE guitarist playing a black-and-white flame guitar onstage

BIG MACHINE vocalist performing with the drummer and guitarist under green lights

BIG MACHINE performing before a packed crowd beneath colorful stage lights

BIG MACHINE guitarist seated on a red couch for a band portrait

BIG MACHINE vocalist singing beneath the band’s stage backdrop

Black-and-white photo of all five BIG MACHINE members performing live

BIG MACHINE guitarist performing at the front of the stage under green lights

BIG MACHINE guitarist playing the flame guitar beneath the band backdrop

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