Machina (band)

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Machina
Origin Little Rock, Arkansas;
Buffalo, New York, United States
Genre(s) Alternative Metal
Post-Grunge
Years active 2005–Present
Website Machina
Members
Phil Taylor
John LeCompt
Thad Ables
Justin Carder
Former members
Rocky Gray
Jack Wiese

Machina is the successor project to Future Leaders of the World, founded by vocalist Phil Taylor, which features former members of Evanescence (guitarist - John LeCompt). The band takes its name from the Latin phrase Deus ex Machina, a plot device using divine intervention to resolve a seemingly hopeless situation.

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[edit] History

[edit] Future Leaders of the World

Future Leaders of the World was formed by guitarist and singer Phil Taylor, who formed the group in Buffalo, New York with bassist Toby Cole and drummer Carl Messina. They recorded a demo in Los Angeles, and soon after Cole left the group, replaced by bassist Bill Hershey; at this time Jake Stutevoss was also added on guitar. The group signed with Epic Records and released a full-length album, LVL IV. The album reached #153 on the Billboard 200[1] on the strength of the US hit singles "Let Me Out" (#6 Mainstream Rock, #32 Modern Rock) and "Everyday" (#30 Mainstream Rock).[2] The group toured with groups such as Shinedown, Seether, Crossfade, Chevelle, and Alter Bridge, but during their dates on the Sno-Core tour, they learned that Epic planned to dissolve their contract, and the group disbanded.[3]

[edit] Machina

Taylor then reformed the band in 2005 with former Evanescence members John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums), along with Jack Wiese (guitar) of Mourningside and Thad Ables (bass). Since the departure of Gray and LeCompt from Evanescence in May of 2007, the band has kept up a relentless touring schedule, released a self-titled, six-song EP, and the single "Trust" has started to receive airplay on radio stations across the US. [4] In August of 2007, Jack Wiese left Machina to pursue his own musical interests in Brookroyal. Rocky Gray made his departure in September of 2007 for similar reasons, and Justin Carder was announced as his replacement. Rocky has since filled in for the band on a tour through the South. Most recently, Machina has gone into the studio to record for their debut album, to be released sometime in 2008.

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[edit] Members

Current members
Former members
  • Bill Hershey - Bass
  • Jake Stutevoss - Guitar
  • Toby Cole - Bass
  • Carl Messina - Drums
  • Rocky Gray - Drums
  • Jack Wiese - Guitar, Backup Vocals

[edit] References

  1. ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
  2. ^ Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
  3. ^ Future Leaders of the World, Allmusic.com
  4. ^ John LeCompt Tours With His New Hard Rock/Alternative Band Machina. Fox Business (February 1 2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-05.

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