Monster in the Machine

Monster in the Machine
Genres Alternative rock
Years active 2007 - Present
Labels Emotional Syphon Records
Associated acts Cellophane
Memento
Website Official site
Members Shannon Crawford
John Chase
Jay Kuri
Lats

Monster in the Machine is an American alternative rock band featuring Shannon Crawford (formerly of Cellophane) on vocals, keyboards and guitar, John Chase (also formerly of Cellophane) on guitar, Jay Kuri on drums and Lats (formerly of Memento) on bass.

Along with the band Droid, they were one of the first two acts signed to Emotional Syphon Recordings in 2006 when Korn guitarist James Shaffer started the independent label.[1] Their first album released on August 21, 2007, was titled Butterfly Pinned.[2] It featured guest spots from James Shaffer and Imani Coppola, while bassist Doug Ardito and drummer Josh Freese also contributed to the album. The lead single off the album was titled "Savior", for which they also released an official video. "Under Your Shadow" was the second and final single.

They've gone on to tour with other notable bands such as Team Sleep and Rockfour.

Albums

Butterfly Pinned - Tracklisting
1 - Fear of the Mind (3:29)
2 - Helicopter (3:53)
3 - Perfect (2:52)
4 - Under Your Shadow (3:34)
5 - One Way Trip (3:09)
6 - Savior (2:46)
7 - Dot On My Soul (2:41)
8 - Shut the Door (featuring Imani Coppola on violin) (5:29)
9 - Dog (Interlude) (1:42)
10 - Dog (2:34)
11 - Burns Inside Me (3:27)
12 - Don't (featuring James Shaffer on guitar) (3:51)

References

  1. ↑ Harris, Chris (2007-05-17). "Korn Are Cracking Up Over Eighth LP's 'Gothic Feel,' Munky Says - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
  2. ↑ Chuck Campbell (2007-12-28). "Best music of 2007: Britney beatdown eclipsed noteworthy discs". SouthCoastToday.com. Retrieved 2012-03-02.

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