Machine Men is a Finnish Heavy Metal band inspired by band… Read Full Bio ↴1998-2011
Machine Men is a Finnish Heavy Metal band inspired by bands such as Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, and Queensryche. Machine Men was born in the fall of 1998, when J-V "Turbo" Hintikka joined Antony Parviainen, Eero Vehniäinen, Jarno Parantainen, and Jani Noronen who played Iron Maiden covers at that time. The first demo songs were recorded on 29 May 1999 in the Watercastle Studio in Jyväskylä; followed by a summer with their first live gigs. In the fall of that year the track "Through My Tomb" on the first demo recording was chosen as one of 24 finalists of 500 applications for the Jyrki Hit Challenge.
The second demo session took place on the 7th and 9th December in the Watercastle Studio once again. This demo received the honourable award "Demosedän Merkki". Summer 2000 was spent with songwriting and playing gigs. In winter Antony, Eero, and Jarno had to serve their general military duty for the Finnish army which caused a 6 month pause for the band. In summer 2001 Machine Men took part in a Big Boom-Band contest. Their success on this competition provided them with the opportunity to publish their song "Failed Trick" on a sampler.
Back to the studios in March 2002 where the two tracks "Behind The Wall Of Scene" and "Eye Of The Truth" were recorded. This two-track cd was awarded "demo of the month" in the March 2002 issue of the Finnish magazine Soundi. Machine Men signed a contract with the Finnish label Dynamic Art Records. Immediately after the ink on the contract dried the guys went to the studio in order to record a self titled mini cd of five tracks: "Men Inside The Machine", "Eye Of The Truth", "The Slave Trade", "Enjoy Insanity", and a cover version of Iron Maiden's "Aces High". The mini cd was released in June 2002 and received excellent reviews from several magazines and web zines. After this release Machine Men toured through Finland and played in some more varied locations. The German Rock Hard Magazine published "Men Inside The Machine" on one of their compilation cds.
Machine Men constantly wrote new songs and started a new recording session in June 2003. This produced their first full length album, "Scars & Wounds". After a month the album was finished and the mastering took place in the cutting room in Stockholm, Sweden. Scars and Wounds was released in Finland on the 13th October 2003, and went out to the rest of Europe on the 16th February 2004. At the same time Machine Men signed a deal with T2 Promotions who organize their touring.
On the 18th January 2005, the band entered the studio again to begin work on their second full length album entitled Elegies. Released on the 8th August 2005 in Germany, and then the 22nd August for the rest of Europe. From this album came the single Falling (Finland only 29.6.05) entering the Finnish singles charts at number 4; it remained in the charts for 3 weeks. Read the studio diary for the recording of Elegies here. During 2005 and 2006 the band continued to tour hard promoting the new album and hit the stage outside of Finland for the first time. They supported Sonata Arctica in 2005 and had appearances at the famed "Wacken Open Air Festival" and "Earthshaker Fest" in Germany. In April of 2005 it was announced to the world's metal press that Machine Men had signed a longterm worldwide deal with Century Media. 2006 saw a few gigs in their native Finland, and an invite to play at "Bloodstock Festival" in the UK.
On the 14th August 2006, the band re-entered the studio to begin working on their third album "Circus of Fools", and in October 2006 the album was completed. Read the studio diaries of the recording for Circus of Fools here. Late 2006 the band began a MySpace page to update fans on new videos, songs and information alongside the Official Web Site. On Sunday December 17th, 2006 the band headed to Helsinki to record their first music video. On Wednesday 17th January, 2006 the song accompanying the video "No Talk Without The Giant" was released as a single in Finland taken from the forthcoming album, and you can see it on the aforementioned MySpace Page. The following Wednesday the single hit the Finnish charts at number 2. The album is set to be released on the 14th February, 2006 in Finland and from the 16th to 23rd February throughout other countries in Europe. Watch here for more news on further worldwide release dates.
Courtesy of the Official Fan Club of Machine Men at www.machinemenfanclub.com
Dream & Religion
Machine Men Lyrics
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The opening lines of Machine Men's song "Dream & Religion" depict a sense of isolation and being lost in the overwhelming chaos of life. The singer of the song is struggling to find his way back to a place of comfort and familiarity, but the pain he has experienced has pushed him too far away. He stands at the edge, contemplating his existence and waiting for an answer from a higher power. The lyrics suggest a feeling of hopelessness and despair, as the singer is unable to find solace in either religion or his dreams.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, "I have my dream to keep me alive, religion I sold my soul to." This suggests a sense of conflict between pursuing one's own personal dreams and desires and sacrificing those things for the sake of religious beliefs. The lyrics may suggest that the singer has given up his own dreams in order to follow religious doctrine, but is now left feeling lost and searching for a way back to his own sense of self.
Overall, "Dream & Religion" explores themes of isolation, despair, and the struggle to find one's own identity and purpose in the world. The lyrics may resonate with listeners who have experienced similar struggles with religion and personal aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in the crush under the rain
Feeling overwhelmed and trapped in a difficult, harsh situation.
Alone in this world unknown
Feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around them.
Looking for a way back home trying to forget this pain
Searching for a way to escape the pain and sorrow they are feeling.
Drifted too far away boat's too rusted to sail
Feeling like they have gone too far and their options are limited, with little hope of finding a way back to happiness.
Standing on the edge - to the edge they return
Being on the brink of despair and feeling like they keep coming back to that edge, unable to escape it.
Waiting for an angel with the answer
Hoping someone or something will come along to provide guidance and answers to their problems.
To take him under her wings for a moment
Desiring comfort and a sense of security from someone who can protect and care for them.
But he is too deep in the darkness
Feeling stuck in a place of hopelessness and despair.
Where light does not reach and the angels don't seek
Feeling like they are in a place so dark and unknown that even help from above seems impossible.
Soul searching sun but hand for a gun to end his days
Trying to find meaning in life and their own soul, but feeling so desperate that suicide seems like an option.
I have my dream to keep me alive Religion I sold my soul to
Turning to their dreams and faith for strength and hope, even if they have given up much of themselves in pursuit of these sources of comfort.
I have my dream to keep me alive Religion I sold my soul to
Continuing to cling to their dreams and religion, even if it means sacrificing parts of themselves.
I have my dream to keep me alive Religion I sold my soul to
Finding solace in their dreams and faith, even if it sometimes feels like a Faustian bargain.
I have my dream to keep me alive Religion I sold my soul to
Believing that their dreams and religion are the only things keeping them alive and giving them hope, even if it has come at a great cost.
I have my dream to keep me alive Religion I sold my soul to
Finding comfort in their dreams and faith, even if they feel like they have made a deal with the devil to keep going.
I have my dream to keep me alive Religion I sold my soul to
Embracing their dreams and religion as the only things that give them purpose and meaning, even if it means giving up part of themselves.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JARNO PARANTAINEN, TONI PARVIAINEN
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@zhietalatarot7402
I did my best for the solo! The song is so great!
@MayChains
My favourite song from this album. Solo is great 👍
@1000buffalos
Another fine Finnish group. Cool cover art, too.