Ghost Machine

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.

I am a fan of Motograter, and heard they broke up because some of the members had a new band called Ghost Machine. Since i was a fan of Motograter, i thought that this new band would be somewhat similar and i thought i would like it, so i bought their CD. Overall it's OK, i like a few of the songs, but i think Ivan should keep his screaming in his songs. I'm not into the whole signing thing but i think he has a good voice. I dont think they should be compared to A Perfect Circle or anything like that, because i'm not a big fan of that kind of music.

I just want to know when Ivan is going to slow down with the "front-man juggle".. The guy is f*ckin everywhere! Motograter to Ghost Machine to Five Finger Death Punch -- what the hell is next?!

Also - is Motograter for sure done with? I've heard from several people that they're only in hiatus (?) Others, that they are actually ka-put. I never paid much attention to them after they dropped off the American Apathy tour with Dope and Twisted Method, so I apologize for being a bit behind.

Anyway, back to the main subject, I'm fine with Ghost Machine - the material carries an eery, emotionally-driving tone which I seem to gravitate towards a lot these days. Hence, you'll be finding me picking up a copy of "HyperSensitive" in August.

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ghost machine sucks ass there so fucking emo, emo faggots

ProjektRazr wrote:

I just want to know when Ivan is going to slow down with the "front-man juggle".. The guy is f*ckin everywhere! Motograter to Ghost Machine to Five Finger Death Punch -- what the hell is next?!

Also - is Motograter for sure done with? I've heard from several people that they're only in hiatus (?) Others, that they are actually ka-put. I never paid much attention to them after they dropped off the American Apathy tour with Dope and Twisted Method, so I apologize for being a bit behind.

Anyway, back to the main subject, I'm fine with Ghost Machine - the material carries an eery, emotionally-driving tone which I seem to gravitate towards a lot these days. Hence, you'll be finding me picking up a copy of "HyperSensitive" in August.

I heard Motograter is NOT done yet just taking a long break. Five Finger Death Punch I think is the better bet of Ghost Machine and Five Finger Death Punch.

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	Pantera>All wrote:
	I heard Motograter is NOT done yet just taking a long break. Five Finger Death Punch I think is the better bet of Ghost Machine and Five Finger Death Punch.

Hm, I recently found out that Motograter did a show about a month or so back.. With the same members, who knows. Terribly odd how they just slipped into the shadows, though. Meh.

Anyway, after waiting for more FFDP material to surface - I can agree with you that FFDP reigns over GM.

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	tom32 wrote:
	ghost machine sucks ass there so fucking emo, emo faggots

Idiotic way of thinking, buddy.

What is with people thinking music can't transcend with emotion.. Honestly, get a grip on reality.

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im sorry i dont cry myself to sleep or cut my wrists, fucking faggot

Hilarious.

Is that all you wish to say to me? Perhaps you should learn some new vocabulary (besides "faggot") - I'm sure you have enough energy to pick up a dictionary sometime.

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What, do all of those fuckers have a, "nickname", or something

wow dude youve gotta be gay, just by saying that you sound gay. i wouldnt take the time to think of another word because theres no need, thats what you are, a faggot

And still, nothing? I don't find offense in your words towards me because....

a] Faggot doesn't apply to me -- faggot is a male homosexual. I'm a female. If you were smart enough you'd use either dike or "dyke". Period. Nice try, though.

b] I'm still looking for some trace of intellect to show through your writing and thus far -- nothing. Also, if what I say is faggish - it's a sad state of things when showing an IQ above a chicken's is deemed as being something so... despicable. Actually, is that what you think fags are? Despicable? Enlighten me, please.

Anyway, nice one, boys. I'm soooooooooo gay. You win, you manly man.

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lol fuck, didnt know you were a girl, ah well. now i understand why you like ghost machine, cuz if you were a guy and liked it, ya

who really gives a fuck about this thread anyways? all 3 bands suck ass. i don't car if you are guy/girl/faggot/or emo.... all of it is bad music and should not be on this site..... this site is for good music..... not this crap..... motograter is bad....... i've never heard the others, but i can only imagine..... so i'm going to start a new thread...... one about nuclear rabbit

Well, apparently I do -- since I'm responding to it.. Funny that you're responding to it as well. If you don't like it, you have all the right in the world to bite your tongue and move the fuck on.

I should mention I especially like how you say all the bands "suck ass", yet you admit you haven't even heard the music of the others. Way to go, buddy!

Sure I can take that you think Motograter is bad, yet you have to understand that evidently there are some out there that believe they are decent enough. There are different opinions on what is good music and what is bad music -- and who says your taste is the better?

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