Of Machines
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Of Machines was an American post-hardcore
band from Atlanta. Formed in 2006, the band was originally known as We Are Kings and changed their name the following year of their formation. They signed to Rise Records
during October 2008 and released their debut album, As If Everything Was Held in Place
during the summer of 2009 before leading to their disbandment in April 2010.
and Emarosa
as influences. Soon after another personal problem, that band too disbanded. A local search by a band named We Are Kings led to them discovering Tanner and Anderson and adding them to the roster of members. Before being signed by Rise Records
, the band traveled to Chango Gridlock studios in Florida in an old van and a video recorder to document the making of their first EP
as a new band. Upon arriving at the studio the band proceeded to record its album, and in the process impressing several labels while selecting Rise, of which they were signed to on October 14, 2008. they signed with Rise Records
on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Their debut album, As If Everything Was Held in Place
, was released on March 3, 2009. After that, the band was almost constantly touring across the United States, supporting such bands as Attack Attack!
and Burden of a Day
.
However, on April 19, 2010, guitarist Mike Matejick stated that Of Machines had come to an end after several line up changes and 8 U.S Tours.
Former members
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from Atlanta. Formed in 2006, the band was originally known as We Are Kings and changed their name the following year of their formation. They signed to Rise Records
Rise Records
-History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and...
during October 2008 and released their debut album, As If Everything Was Held in Place
As If Everything Was Held in Place
As If Everything Was Held in Place is the debut album by American post-hardcore band Of Machines. It was released on March 3, 2009. The album was generally well-received by critics and with it being the only album released by the group, it is credited as a landmark of the post-hardcore genre in...
during the summer of 2009 before leading to their disbandment in April 2010.
Early years and debut album (2006–2009)
Mark Tanner and Dylan Anderson began their ambition as musicians during high school and were a part of a group named Bless Me, Ultima with friends of theirs until personal problems lead to the band breaking up. Following that; Tanner and Anderson collaborated again in a new band named Their Eyes Look North, heavily citing Dance Gavin DanceDance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance was an American post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They released four full length studio albums and one EP...
and Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
as influences. Soon after another personal problem, that band too disbanded. A local search by a band named We Are Kings led to them discovering Tanner and Anderson and adding them to the roster of members. Before being signed by Rise Records
Rise Records
-History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and...
, the band traveled to Chango Gridlock studios in Florida in an old van and a video recorder to document the making of their first EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
as a new band. Upon arriving at the studio the band proceeded to record its album, and in the process impressing several labels while selecting Rise, of which they were signed to on October 14, 2008. they signed with Rise Records
Rise Records
-History:Rise was founded in 1991 by Craig Ericson in Roseburg, Oregon. He released a small number of 7" records before putting the label on hiatus to attend college. Ericson didn't release anything further until 1999, after moving to Portland, Oregon. He began issuing small-print 7" records, and...
on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Their debut album, As If Everything Was Held in Place
As If Everything Was Held in Place
As If Everything Was Held in Place is the debut album by American post-hardcore band Of Machines. It was released on March 3, 2009. The album was generally well-received by critics and with it being the only album released by the group, it is credited as a landmark of the post-hardcore genre in...
, was released on March 3, 2009. After that, the band was almost constantly touring across the United States, supporting such bands as Attack Attack!
Attack Attack!
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year...
and Burden of a Day
Burden of a Day
Burden of a Day was a Christian post-hardcore band from Sarasota, Florida, formed in January 2000. They were formally signed to Rise Records before their breakup. Some of their influences include the likes of Thrice, The Bled, All That Remains. They recently had their last show in Sarasota on March 6...
.
Canceled second album and break-up (2010)
On February 17, 2010, lead singer Dylan Anderson stated that Of Machines "might be taking a little hiatus/break for a while just get back on our feet but other than that, we're trying hard to write the second album."However, on April 19, 2010, guitarist Mike Matejick stated that Of Machines had come to an end after several line up changes and 8 U.S Tours.
Band members
Final lineup- Jon Lugo - 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...
s (2006–2010) - Michael Matejick - guitars (2006–2010)
- Jasön Mays - keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s (2010) - Mark Tanner - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2006–2010, currently in Sleep for Kings)
Former members
- Brent Guistwite - 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 ....
(2010) - Dylan Anderson - clean vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2006–2010) - Loniel Robinson - drums (2009–2010)
- Bennett Freeman - unclean vocalsScreaming (music)Screaming is a vocal technique that is most popular in subgenres of heavy metal, punk and hard rock, including metalcore, deathcore, post-hardcore, groove metal, black metal, and grindcore...
, electronicsElectronic musical instrumentAn electronic musical instrument is a musical instrument that produces its sounds using electronics. Such an instrument sounds by outputting an electrical audio signal that ultimately drives a loudspeaker....
(2006–2009) - Austin ThorntonAustin ThorntonAustin Reed Thornton is an American drummer, noted for performing in the now-defunct post-hardcore band Of Machines and is currently a part of the band Woe, Is Me.- Of Machines :...
- drums, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
(2006–2009)
External links
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