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Former members of Evanescence and Future Leaders |
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| Location: | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | May 28, 2008 (39 days back) |
About Me |
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MACHINA is a new generation of intricate, multilayered rock; a melodic blend of alternative post-grunge fused with new metal. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, MACHINA is comprised of members from the bands FUTURE LEADERS OF THE WORLD (vocalist - Phil Taylor), EVANESCENCE (guitarist - John LeCompt, drummer - Rocky Gray) and MOURNINGSIDE (guitarist - Jack Wiese), with Thad Ables on bass. With EVANESCENCE for nearly six years, LeCompt and Gray toured the world alongside the Deftones, Velvet Revolver, Godsmack and Marilyn Manson. Their album, Fallen, spent 43 weeks in the Billboard Top 10. In 2004, the band won two Grammys; one for Best Hard Rock Performance, the other for Best New Artist. Since 2003, the band has sold more than 17 million albums. In 2004, Taylor’s band FUTURE LEADERS OF THE WORLD released its first album, LVL IV (pronounced “Level Four”) on Epic Records. The album sold more than 200,000 copies. The first single, “Let Me Out” reached No. 3 on the Active Rock Chart, No. 6 on the Billboard Chart, and stayed in the top 10 for ten weeks. Characterized by high-energy grunge metal, Future Leaders of the World quickly became a favorite on Headbanger’s Ball and MTV.com. The band also played a rigorous schedule of tours and festivals including shows with Shine Down, the 2005 Snocore Tour with Crossfade and Chevelle, and the 2005 Jägermeister tour with Alterbridge. In between tours with EVANESCENCE, guitarist John LeCompt ran into Phil Taylor on the Little Rock scene. The two had instant rapport, and agreed to start writing songs together. Despite their differing musical influences, there was a mutual respect, and recognition of synergy. It quickly became apparent that a new creative era for each of them was imminent. MACHINA is equal parts hard-driving rock with ethereal, electronic edge. It’s heavily influenced by Taylor’s penchant for 90s metal, and LeCompt’s love for grunge and experimental rock. With the combination of their ecclectic styles—Rocky’s pulsing beats, and Taylor’s Staley-esque vocals—the result creates a hybrid of alternative metal that is yet-to-be-heard. The band takes its name from the Latin phrase Deus ex Machina, a plot device using divine intervention to resolve a seemingly hopeless situation. The song-writing duo, LeCompt and Taylor, will sometimes spend several nights working endlessly to hone a single song idea. The synergy between the two creates a result that is greater than either could produce alone. Says LeCompt, “Phil (Taylor) is an introverted artist, a strong musician. We’ll spend so much time at my house, just writing songs. Sometimes two days will pass. We won’t even sleep, because we enjoy the writing so much.” MACHINA sets itself apart from other metal acts by its non-attachment to any genre. “We’re diverse. Never stuck in any genre or style. Our music is organic. It incorporates classic rock, acoustic, heavy metal, and any style that moves us,” says Taylor. The band attributes their seasoned sound to solid experience. In MACHINA, no one’s green. Every member has lived the life—on the metal scene, on stage, and in the world. LeCompt and Gray know what it’s like to arrive in a foreign city, and then play for a crowd of 100,000. Equally important is what MACHINA is not. FUTURE LEADERS OF THE WORLD was always fueled by the intensity of malcontents. Socially, politically and other. No question. But being in EVANESCENCE, LeCompt and Gray have inevitably dealt with the issue of being labeled “Christian music.” Those questions came up again and again for the band. Were they Christians? Were they therefore a Christian metal band? For MACHINA, it’s open to interpretation. “Of course we have our spiritual lives, and some of that comes out in our lyrics,” says LeCompt. “We speak our minds,” says Taylor. “I write about a wide array of subjects, some political, spiritual and personal. Everybody at the core is the same. And we want to express hope in these times of war.” MACHINA is currently working on their first album, with tour dates TBA. Check back often for new postings and information. John LeCompt and Phil Taylor of Machina collaborating on a new track with Mick Mars of Motley Crue.
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Music:Member Since: 7/5/2005Band Website: groups.myspace.com/machinamusic Band Members: Phil Taylor vocals, guitar John LeCompt guitar, backup vocals Thad Ables bass Rocky Gray drums Booking MUSTANG AGENCY Influences: Alice in Chains Soundgarden Korn Nirvana H.I.M. Failure Led Zeppelin Deftones Linkin Park MudVayne Black Sabbath S.O.A.D. Crowbar Sonic Youth Girls T-Shirt: $15.00 Select Color Select Size Girls Tank: $15.00 Select Color Select Size Girls Spaghetti String: $15.00 Select Color Select Size Hoodie: $30.00 Select Size Scully Cap: $12.00 Select Color T-Shirt: $17.00 Select Size Limited Edition Autographed EP: $12.00 Stickers: $3.00 Select Sticker FanPack: $28.00 Select Size F.L.O.W. Bootlegs and B Sides: $18.00 ----------------------------------- CHECK OUT ----------------------------------- Please allow 2-8 weeks for delivery. Having problems viewing this page and/or still using Internet Explorer... GET FIREFOX! It will change your world. PHOTO COURTESY TAMI NICOLS BOOKING BY THE MUSTANG AGENCY Book MACHINA Now! REQUEST MACHINA! REQUEST THE SINGLE "TRUST" AT THE FOLLOWING LOCAL STATIONS NOW! KDJE THE EDGE- Little Rock ph: 501-433-1003 email Adam email Jeff Cage email Matt Cruz email Lance WPLJ- New York MD- Tony Mascaro 2 Penn Plaza 17th Floor New York, NY 10121 ph: 212-613-8923 KBIG- Los Angeles PD- Dave Denes 3400 W Olive Ave Suite 550 Burbank, CA 91505 Ph: 818-559-2252 KZZO Sacramento MD- Shawn Cash 280 Commerce Cir Sacramento, CA 95815 Ph: 916-923-6826 WKXQ- Chicago PD- Mike Weaver 119 W Carroll St Macomb, IL 61455 Ph: 309-833-5561 KTBZ Houston MD- Don Jantzen 2000 West Loop S Suite 300 Houston, TX 77027 713-212-8157 KPRS- Seattle MD- Eric Tyler 1000 Sexter Ave N Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98109 Ph: 206-805-1061 WHBQ- Memphis MD- Joe Mack 6080 Mount Moriah Rd E Memphis, TN 38115 Ph: 901-375-9324 KZZP- Phoenix MD- Chino 4686 E Van Buren St Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85008 Ph: 602-374-6000 WRIF- Detroit MD- Mark Rennington 1 Radio Plaza St Ferndale, MI 48220 Ph: 248-547-0101 KUFO- Portland PD- Chris Patyk 2040 SW 1st Ave Portland, OR 97201 Ph: 503-222-1011 WBBB- Raleigh MD- Jay Nachlis 3012 Highwoods Blvd Raleigh, NC 97604 Ph: 919-878-1724 WTIC- Hartford MD- Jeannine Jersey 10 Executive Dr Farmington, CT 06032 Ph: 860-284-9333 WZPT- Pittsburgh Scott Alexander 651 Holiday Dr 2nd FLoor Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Ph: 412-920-9400 KYKY- St. Louis MD- Jen Meyers 3100 Market St St. Louis, MO 63103 Ph: 314-531-0000 KZRQ- Springfield, MO MD- Simon Nytes 2330 W. Grand St. Springfield, MO 63103 Ph: 417-577-7625 KQRA- Springfield, MO MD- Shadow 319-B E. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65807 Ph: 417-447-1021 WOMX- Orlando MD- Laura Frances 1800 Pembrook Dr Suite 400 Orlando, FL 32810 Ph: 407-919-1000      OFFICIAL MESSAGEBOARD   |  OFFICIAL STREET TEAM   |  OFFICIAL MYSPACE GROUP Sounds Like: Waking up from a Coma Record Label: Dead to the World Records Type of Label: None |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Rock / Alternative / Metal) |
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Rocky Grays band "SOUL EMBRACED" NEW Album IN SOTRES NOW!!! |
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Check out our boy's new record. Many have reviewed and said this is Soul Embraced's best record to date!!!
SOUL EMBRACED'S NEW ALBUM "DEAD ALIVE" OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!
Released April 29th, ... Posted by MACHINA on Thu, 01 May 2008 05:11:00 PST |
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NEW MACHINA MERCH GIRLS LINE AND OUTERWEAR!!! |
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| HEY Y’ALL- JUST LETTING YOU KNOW WE GOT A NEW LINE OF MERCH AVAILABLE SPECIALIZING IN GIRLS CLOTHING. ALL THE GIRLS ITEMS SEEN ON OUR MYSPACE SITE THAT ARE BLACK WITH THE MACHINA LOGO WRITTEN IN... Posted by MACHINA on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:07:00 PST |
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MACHINA WRITES SONG WITH THE LEGENDARY MICK MARS |
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| Hey everyone, Just wanted to keep you updated on our studio progress with a short video blog of our work with Mick Mars. This footage was taken from Feb.8th-Feb.9th during Grammy weekend in Mick... Posted by MACHINA on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:17:00 PST |
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NEW SONG UP!!! |
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| Sometime tomorrow our play count will probably hit one million plays. To celebrate, we've decided to upload a teaser of one of our newest songs for all to enjoy!
The song is called "MARIE." It's... Posted by MACHINA on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:37:00 PST |
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John LeCompt and Phil Taylor offering songwriting/feat.spots |
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| Hey everyone!! With a little time off between touring right now, but the need to work on our own material as well and stay close to home, John and I are offering feat. spot performances on songs, as ... Posted by MACHINA on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:45:00 PST |
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JOHN LECOMPT NOMINATED FOR 2008 GRAMMY |
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| HEY LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, JUST LETTING YOU KNOW THAT JOHN HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY WITH HIS OLD BAND EVANESCENCE AND HAS BEEN INVITED TO 2008 GRAMMY AWARDS. JOHN AND PHIL WILL BE ATTEND... Posted by MACHINA on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:45:00 PST |
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2008 MACHINA UPDATE |
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| GREETINGS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
FIRST OF ALL, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FANS! THANKS ... Posted by MACHINA on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:57:00 PST |
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Jaime Vendera, Phil Taylors vocal coach, has new book available-Raise Your Voice 2nd Edition! |
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| RAISE YOUR VOICE 2nd EDITION NOW AVAILABLE !!Jaime Vendera is a world renowned voice strengthening coach, and author of the critically acclaimed vocal instruction manuals, RAISE YOUR VOICE and The Ult... Posted by MACHINA on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:01:00 PST |
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Mick Mars of Motley Crue to write song with Machina for New Album |
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| Hey guys- the verdict is in- the winner was guessed by Zack Morgan ofSan Marcos, Tx.!! Thanks to everyone who entered the contest there will be many many more opportunities to win CD's- tickets and ... Posted by MACHINA on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:31:00 PST |
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MACHINA AUTOGRAPHED EP *T-SHIRTS* AND STICKERS ON PAY PAL!! |
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| HEY MACHINA FANS... DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND AND A PROPORTIONATELY LARGE INTERNATIONAL FANBASE...WE ARE NOW MAKING OUR 6- SONG LIMITED EDITION AUTOGRAPHED EP AVAILABLE ON PAY PAL. THIS CD WILL BE AUTOGRA... Posted by MACHINA on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST |
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