Jared MacEachern (born August 16, 1980) is an American heavy metal musician who is the current bassist of Machine Head.

[citation needed] MacEachern became exposed to heavy metal music around the age of twelve.

With a brief stint at the Brevard School for Music Performance, MacEachern has consistently played bass for over two decades.

His child had recently been born and MacEachern wanted to focus on being a good father.

[citation needed] The band released their first album with him in November 2014 entitled Bloodstone & Diamonds.