Future Leaders of the World
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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
and drummer Rocky Gray
). The band takes its name from the Latin phrase Deus ex Machina, a plot device using divine intervention to resolve a seemingly hopeless situation.
with drummer Carl Messina. Taylor recorded a demo with Shawn Rivera of Az Yet and executive producer Allan Fray in Los Angeles
. At a later 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
on the strength of the US hit singles "Let Me Out" (#6 Mainstream Rock, #32 Modern Rock Charts ) and "Everyday" (#30 Mainstream Rock). 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. However, in 2009, the former vocalist Phil Taylor announced on their MySpace blog that he began the project again. Their new songs can be heard on their MySpace website. The band has released a EP titled Delirium with 3 tracks from the upcoming new full album titled Reveal. This EP includes an acoustic version of "Let Me Out" as well.
(drums), along with Jack Wiese (guitar) of Mourningside
and Thad Ables (bass) formed a new band, Machina. Since the departure of Gray and LeCompt from Evanescence in May 2007, the band has kept up a relentless touring schedule and finished a full length record produced and mixed by Toby Wright at the SoundKitchen in Nashville, TN. The lead single "Trust" received moderate airplay on radio stations across the US and has yet to release a second single. The record is scheduled to be released in 2010 and the band is scheduled to open for "We Are The Fallen" on several dates before the release.
Future Leaders of the World
Former members
Evanescence
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(guitarist John LeCompt
John LeCompt
John Charles LeCompt is an American musician who has been part of the Little Rock heavy metal music scene since the mid-1990s. He has been associated with a great number of bands, ranging from the unknown and unsigned to multi-platinum sellers, most notably the alternative metal band Evanescence...
and drummer Rocky Gray
Rocky Gray
William "Rocky" Gray is a drummer and guitarist who has been part of the Arkansas metal scene since the early 1990s. He has an extensive career as a musician and is best known as the lead guitarist for Living Sacrifice and the drummer for We Are the Fallen...
). The band takes its name from the Latin phrase Deus ex Machina, a plot device using divine intervention to resolve a seemingly hopeless situation.
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 YorkBuffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
with drummer Carl Messina. Taylor recorded a demo with Shawn Rivera of Az Yet and executive producer Allan Fray in Los Angeles
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. At a later this time Jake Stutevoss was also added on guitar. The group signed with Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
and released a full-length album, LVL IV
LVL IV
LVL IV, pronounced Level Four, is the debut album and only album to date by American post-grunge band Future Leaders of the World...
. The album reached #153 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
on the strength of the US hit singles "Let Me Out" (#6 Mainstream Rock, #32 Modern Rock Charts ) and "Everyday" (#30 Mainstream Rock). The group toured with groups such as Shinedown
Shinedown
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith , Brad Stewart , Jasin Todd , and Barry Kerch . A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original...
, Seether
Seether
Seether is a post-grunge/alternative metal band from Pretoria, South Africa, formed in 1999. The band is currently signed to Wind-up Records...
, Crossfade
Crossfade (band)
-Studio albums:-Singles:...
, Chevelle, and Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge is an American rock band that was formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida by lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips, who are all also members of Creed. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, formerly of The Mayfield Four and the frontman...
, but during their dates on the Sno-Core tour, they learned that Epic planned to dissolve their contract, and the group disbanded. However, in 2009, the former vocalist Phil Taylor announced on their MySpace blog that he began the project again. Their new songs can be heard on their MySpace website. The band has released a EP titled Delirium with 3 tracks from the upcoming new full album titled Reveal. This EP includes an acoustic version of "Let Me Out" as well.
Machina
Taylor and with former Evanescence members John LeCompt (guitar), Rocky GrayRocky Gray
William "Rocky" Gray is a drummer and guitarist who has been part of the Arkansas metal scene since the early 1990s. He has an extensive career as a musician and is best known as the lead guitarist for Living Sacrifice and the drummer for We Are the Fallen...
(drums), along with Jack Wiese (guitar) of Mourningside
Mourningside
Mourningside is a side project of John LeCompt and Jack Wiese featuring Rocky Gray , Devin Castle, and Jeff Bowie...
and Thad Ables (bass) formed a new band, Machina. Since the departure of Gray and LeCompt from Evanescence in May 2007, the band has kept up a relentless touring schedule and finished a full length record produced and mixed by Toby Wright at the SoundKitchen in Nashville, TN. The lead single "Trust" received moderate airplay on radio stations across the US and has yet to release a second single. The record is scheduled to be released in 2010 and the band is scheduled to open for "We Are The Fallen" on several dates before the release.
Discography
- LVL IVLVL IVLVL IV, pronounced Level Four, is the debut album and only album to date by American post-grunge band Future Leaders of the World...
(as Future Leaders of the World) (2004) - Machina EP (2007)
- Delirium EP (as Future Leaders of the World) (2009)
- Bootlegs & B-Sides (as Future Leaders of the World) (2009)
- To Live And Die In The Garden Of Eden (2011)
- Reveal (as Future Leaders of the World) (2011)
Members
Machina- Phil Taylor - Vocals
- John LeComptJohn LeComptJohn Charles LeCompt is an American musician who has been part of the Little Rock heavy metal music scene since the mid-1990s. He has been associated with a great number of bands, ranging from the unknown and unsigned to multi-platinum sellers, most notably the alternative metal band Evanescence...
- Guitar, Backup vocals - Thad Ables - Bass
- Rocky GrayRocky GrayWilliam "Rocky" Gray is a drummer and guitarist who has been part of the Arkansas metal scene since the early 1990s. He has an extensive career as a musician and is best known as the lead guitarist for Living Sacrifice and the drummer for We Are the Fallen...
- Drums
Future Leaders of the World
- Phil Taylor - Vocals
- Ian Severson - Guitar
- Erik Mcgreevy - Bass
- Carl Messina - Drums
Former members
- Jake Stutevoss - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, Backup Vocals - Bill Hershey - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Justin Carder - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Jack Wiese - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, Backup vocals - Jerold McGee - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...