Current members:
Marc Niedersberg - Guitar (Koroded, Arma Gathas, Cornelius)
Sky Hoff - Guitar (Butterfly Coma)
David Dattler - Bass
Sven Kalinowski - Drums
Former/past members:
Holger Kiparski - Guitar (Copykill, Drift)
Marc Kuesters - Drums (Nyari)
Robert Krämer - Drums (Caliban)
Sebastian Goeb - Drums
Sven Luppus - Bass
Max Kotzmann - Drums (10 Fold B-Low, TrickOrTreat)
Flow Velten - Vocals
In 2004 they recorded a self-produced 4-track demo which secured them a slot at the infamous Pressure Fest. MACHINEMADE GOD were the first unsigned band ever to play this festival.
In April/May 2005 the band travelled to Denmark to record their anticipated debut album “The Infinity Complex”. Produced by Jakob Bredahl of HATESPHERE and mastered by Ziggy at ZigZound Studios, it turned out to be one hell of a metal record with a perfect and brutal sound.
Soon after, Metal Blade Records signed MACHINEMADE GOD to their roster, releasing “The Infinity Complex” in February 2006. The debut earned extremely positive feedback from the press and fans worldwide, and a full European tour of over four weeks with EVERGREEN TERRACE followed during the summer. Performing a lot of shows kept the band busy over the rest of the year.
In 2007 they hit the road for their first short headlining tour through Germany. Back from tour, they booked the studio again to record their eagerly awaited second album entitled “Masked”.
This time around, MACHINEMADE GOD’s own Sky Hoff (guitar/clean vox) sat in the producer’s chair. The instrumental tracks were recorded in Aarhus, DK at Smart’n’Hard Studios. For the vocals they chose the “Tonsstudio Be!” in Cologne, while the mix was done by Daniel Klein (IN THIS MOMENT) at Maarwegstudio2, Cologne.
Many bands repeat themselves with each record, especially if the last one was successful. Some bands develop further, and that’s exactly what MACHINEMADE GOD have done with “Masked”. This record is a big step forward for the group. It is faster and heavier, yet more melodic and diverse than their debut “The Infinity Complex” ever was. “Masked” combines superior guitar work, flawless drums and energetic vocals with mature songwriting, catchy hooks, brutal riffing and a very special atmosphere. “Masked” is MACHINEMADE GOD’s proof that repetition is useless. In order to make the record even more varied, they even weren’t afraid to experiment with pompous orchestra arrangements, choirs and acoustic guitars, without compromising the heaviness they are already known for.
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Melancholy
Machinemade God Lyrics
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A moment clearly as the tears in my eyes
The ocean cries into the river of life
The agony that forces you to leave behind
We walk under the sky
We watch the stars up high
I revealed my feelings for you
And in your whisper I still hear,
everything you are.
We walk under the sky
We watch the stars up high
Your eyes so bright
Your kiss so soft tonight
And even though I may get used
to this melancholy
I've lost the taste of thine
And I miss your lips on mine...
We walk under the sky
We watch the stars up high
Your eyes so bright
Your kiss so soft tonight
Your eyes...
Your kiss...
The lyrics to "Melancholy" by Machinemade God describe an overwhelming sense of loss and heartache. The world moves too fast, and the singer is left feeling disconnected and mourning the absence of someone they care deeply for. The natural world itself seems to be grieving, with the ocean crying into the river of life. Despite knowing that the person they love is leaving, the singer still reveals their true feelings for them. The memory of that person's whisper stays with the singer, everything they are encapsulated in those words.
The chorus repeats the idea of walking under the sky and watching the stars as a symbol of the connection between the two people. The singer describes the brightness of the person's eyes and the softness of their kiss, hinting at the intensity of their love. But even though the singer may get used to the melancholic feeling of loss, they cannot shake the memory of what they once had. They have lost the taste for anything else but that person's love, and they miss the feeling of their lips on theirs.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is spinning even faster tonight
The pace of life seems hastened and more hectic than ever before, especially right now.
A moment clearly as the tears in my eyes
A memory that is seared into my mind as vividly as the tears that fall from my eyes right now.
The ocean cries into the river of life
The vastness of the ocean weeps silently and mixes its saltwater with the river of existence for all living beings.
The agony that forces you to leave behind
The pain that compels you to move on, to let go of what you love, and to leave a part of yourself behind.
We walk under the sky
We traverse the earth, always beneath the heavens above us, with the infinite potential of space and the mysteries of the universe imparting their influence.
We watch the stars up high
We gaze at the twinkling and shining celestial spheres so high up above us, connecting us to the vastness of space and time.
And even though I knew you'd go,
Despite understanding that you would not stay in my life forever,
I revealed my feelings for you
I chose to show you my true emotions, to express my love for you before you left.
And in your whisper I still hear,
I still recall the sound of your gentle voice softly speaking words of comfort, of love and of truths I needed to hear.
everything you are.
I remember all of the special and wonderful traits that comprise and define you as a person, and continue to hold them dear in my heart.
Your eyes so bright
I recall the vibrancy and luster in your eyes, which emanated your brilliant spirit that shines within.
Your kiss so soft tonight
I remember the tenderness of your lips, and this aching desire I have now to feel them once again.
And even though I may get used
While I acknowledge that I can become accustomed to this melancholic feeling,
to this melancholy
The sadness feels as if it will remain as an ever-present part of my being, and I must grapple with it daily after your departure.
I've lost the taste of thine
I feel as though I have lost the true essence and flavor of life without you; everything feels dull and gray without your influence.
And I miss your lips on mine...
Most of all, I long to hold you close once more, to feel the warmth of your embrace and the sweetness of your kiss, which feel like the only cure for my heartache.
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.