Ghost Machine
Band Members:
¤ John Stevens - Guitar
¤ Ivan (Ghost) - Vocals
¤ Chris "Crispy" Binns - Drums
¤ Mike "Mikey" McLaughlin - Bass
¤ Brett "Wingnut" Davis - Electronics
From:
Los Angeles, CA
Official Site:
ghostmachine.net
MySpace Profile:
www.myspace.com/ghostmachine1
Press:
3/20 FoundryMusic Ghost Machine Review
Tour Dates:
N/A
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Audio:
"Headstone" from Hypersensitive (Myspace)
"Siesta Loco" from Hypersensitive (Myspace)
Discography:
Hypersensitive [2006]
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News:
06/05/07 Onsidezero, in stores today.. Kinda.
Hey all, just wanted to post a little note and explain a situation that is currently wreaking havoc on a few of our releases. As some of you might know, earlier this month it was announced that our distributor NAVARRE, sold their music distribution business to KOCH, and the transition would occur on June 1st.
And while this is an amazing development for us, and we couldn't be happier about it, obviously it's a huge transition, and since time was obviously working against us, there's gonna be some fallout. One of the biggest issues is that a couple of our June releases had to be pushed back a little, and the ones that didn't are gonna be a little harder to find for a minute.
Obviously the release MOST affected by this is going to be the ONESIDEZERO record, as it releases (today) June 5th, and the "transition" to Koch just happened last Friday, June 1st. And while Koch recommended we push back all of our June titles, obviously we didn't want to do that to you on Onesidezero, as it had already been pushed back a few times, so we're dealing with it. Honestly, we decided we'd rather have it be out there for someone who REALLY wants to hunt for it and/or order it, than make you wait longer.
But to be perfectly honest, it's been a huge clusterf*ck, but we, and everyone at Koch are doing their best to get these records out there.
So just know, for the next week or so, if you're looking for the OSZ record, it might be a little harder to find than it should be, and it might be a good idea to call around before you go out hunting for it. I do know FYE and BORDERS both have a bunch of copies, so that might be a good place to start, as well as GALAXY, NEWBURY COMICS, BULL MOOSE, ANGELO'S, DOWN IN THE VALLEY, ZIA, HOMER'S, THE EXCLUSIVE COMPANY, DISC EXCHANGE, CROSSROADS, and ELECTRIC FETUS, who all have it as well. And, ANY store that doesn't have it in stock can order it within a few days. And if all else fails, you can always order it off of AMAZON.com, or any number of places online.
Anyway, we apologize again, and know that in the next week or two, (even the next few days) there will be a ton more OSZ records out there, so please bear with us.
Also, it should be available on ITUNES, and all the normal digital retailers NEXT week.
Also, SAPPY BELL's THE NIGHTMARE CHRONICLES, had to be pushed back as well, and should be available in early July. Stay tuned here for updates.
Your friends at CPR.
more Ghost Machine news
Biography:
It was a chance meeting between Ivan (Ghost) and John Stevens that brought these two musical forces together one fateful day. Ivan’s band, Motograter (Elektra), was set to perform live on-air at XM Radio. Stevens, an XM Radio producer and guitar player (Winter’s Bane/The Clay People), was taken in by Ivan’s vocals and felt he would be a natural fit for material he had been working on since the disbanding of his former project. Stevens presented his material to Ivan and the two instantly began their musical partnership.
After a few late night studio sessions, Ivan and Stevens realized they had something special. They soon began assembling the musical ensemble that would help make their vision become to reality.
The two visionaries did not have to look far to find Chris “Crispy” Binns of Motograter to handle the precision drumming requirements for the project. Being a seasoned veteran, Crispy brings an infectious drive to the material along with an impeccable meter.
Soon after, the band enlisted, Brett “Wingnut” Davis to take on the electronics, programming and keyboards. Wingnut was a natural choice and immediate fit with his prior experience, musical sense and his use of cutting edge technology.
The final addition was Mike “Mikey” McLaughlin on bass and bass synth detail. Along with his unique use of effects on bass, Mikey also brought his years of touring and business sense to help round out the project.
The band recently completed its first self-titled CD, which was engineered and co-produced by Pete Murray (Lo-Pro).
“This is the most positive musical experience I have ever been a part of,” says Ivan of Ghost Machine. ”There is so much excitement about what we are creating. I can’t wait for everyone else to hear this…”
While being influenced by sounds of NINE INCH NAILS, THE CURE, PINK FLOYD, ALICE IN CHAINS, TOOL and MINISTRY, Ghost Machine has managed to paint its own portrait of an electronic emotionally rich landscape while still capturing the edge and raw energy that is heavy rock.
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