Man Made Machine
Man Made Machine was an American hard rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. The band released its debut album Become in 2011 with production by Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett in addition to mixing by Jeremy Parker.[2][3]
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Background information | |
Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative metal, post-grunge, hard rock, nu metal |
Years active | 2011–2015[1] |
Labels | Razor and Tie |
Associated acts | Ded |
Past members | Joe Cotela Marc Hernandez Matt Reinhard Justyn Sena Steve Siminski |
History
The origins of the ensemble can be traced back to Arizona band The Cover Up. Lead vocalist Joe Cotela stated that things with The Cover Up were approaching a standstill, and that they were performing music swayed by Every Time I Die. Because the band was dissatisfied with Epic Records not properly promoting the album, the band decided to move on.[4][5]
On October 2, 2015, Man Made Machine performed their final concert, and released B-Sides and Rarities, a compilation album of 34 songs.[1]
Shortly after performing their final show,[6] lead vocalist Joe Cotela and percussionist Matthew Reinhard formed a new ensemble named DED along with guitarist David Ludlow and bassist Kyle Koelsch.[7] In December 2016,[8] the band published a music video for "FMFY", the first song portrayed by the band.[9] In February of the following year,[10] a similar release was made for "Anti-Everything", the second single from the band.[11] At the end of that month, the ensemble announced that Mis.an.thrope, their debut studio album, is scheduled for release on July 14, 2017.[12] However, the release date was changed to July 21, 2017.
Touring
The band has toured with Escape The Fate, Dr. Acula,[13] Aranda and Shaman's Harvest.[14]
Critical reception
Jennifer Beaudoin of WQBK-FM stated that "The band fits in very well with today’s popular rock bands, as they have similar sound and style, while showing the world what they have “become” since luckily being signed, recorded, released and on tour".[15] Mark S. Tucker of The Buzz About described Become as "one long contrast between reckless defiant balls-out bluster and gob-spittle against some interestingly introspective explorations of what lies beneath such rampant rage and desperation".[16][17] The video for "Victim", the first single from the debut album was No. 2 most added during its first week at Active Rock radio.[13] [18]
Personnel
- Joe Cotela – vocals
- Justyn Sena – bass
- Matt Reinhard – drums
- Marc Hernandez – guitar
- Steve Siminski – guitar[13]
Discography
Studio albums
- Become (2011)
EPs
- Undeniable (2014)[19]
Compilation albums
- B-Sides and Rarities (2015)[20]
Singles
- "Victim" (2011)
- "X-Rated" (2014)[21]
References
- "Mobile Uploads - Man Made Machine". Facebook. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- "Arizona's Man Made Machine Collaborates With Hellyeah/Mudvayne Members - Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. August 10, 2011. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- Jason Le Miere (August 23, 2011). "Exclusive: Man Made Machine Premiere "Victim" Video - Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards". revolvermag.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- Carlos Ramirez (September 19, 2011). "Man Made Machine Looked to '90s Rock for Inspiration on Their Debut Album". Noisecreep.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- "man-made-machine-on-tour-as-direct-support-to-tantric-this-fall", razorandtie.com.
- "Rising Rockers DED release Fred Durst directed video for "Anti-Everything"". New-Transcendence. March 13, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "An Interview With the Arizona Rockers DED On Their Latest Album and More! | All Access Music". Music.allaccess.com. February 9, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "FMFY - Single by DED on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. December 16, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "[Video Review] – DED – "FMFY"". New-Transcendence. February 2, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "Anti-Everything - Single by DED on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. February 3, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "Ded, 'Anti-Everything' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- "DED Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Video, "Anti-Everything"". revolvermag.com. March 31, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- "Man Made Machine On Tour As Direct Support To Tantric This Fall - Rock My Monkey News". RockMyMonkey.com. October 25, 2011. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- "Staind Concert Review - In The Now Magazine". Itnmagazine.weebly.com. December 14, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- Jennifer Beaudoin (December 22, 2011). "Man Made Machine's "Become" Album Review | Q 103 - Albany's Rock Station". Q103albany.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- "Become - Man Made Machine". Thebuzzabout.com. October 7, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- "Man Made Machine: Become". Shakefire.com. September 27, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- "Music News". Migratemusicnews.com. October 4, 2013. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- "Hellhound Music Man Made Machine 'Undeniable' Review". Hellhoundmusic.com. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- "B-Sides and Rarities". Spotify. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- "Man Made Machine 'X-Rated' - Crank It or Yank It?". 1063thebuzz.com. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 26, 2014.