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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Next To Me
Machinemade God Lyrics
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breaking down right in front of me
Once again I just fall for her lies
I deceive myself
This is murderous I know,
Like leading the sheep to wolves,
I believe in her words
I cannot sleep without her breath
right next to me
and I can't breath
each time she's leaving me
Here I am, once again on my knees
until the moment, it all comes down
The day, the hour I understand
This kills me
And I surrender!
You kill me
This is murderous I know,
Like leading the sheep to wolves,
I believe in her words
and make the same mistake again
I cannot sleep without her breath
right next to me
and I can't breath
each time she's leaving me
The song "Next to Me" by Machinemade God speaks about a person's struggle with a toxic relationship. The first verse describes the singer's partner breaking down in front of them repeatedly, and how they keep falling for their lies. Despite knowing that being with them is harmful, the singer deceives themselves into believing in their partner's words.
The chorus shows the singer's dependency on their partner. They cannot sleep without their partner being right next to them, and every time their partner leaves, they feel like they cannot breathe. The second verse describes the singer being on their knees until they reach a point of realization where they understand that the relationship is killing them, and they surrender to it.
Overall, the song depicts a person's struggle with a toxic relationship, where they feel uncertain and dependent on their partner despite the harm they inflict.
Line by Line Meaning
There she is, once again on her knees
She is repeatedly showing her vulnerability in front of me
breaking down right in front of me
Showing her emotions to me, unable to hold it in
Once again I just fall for her lies
I am deceived by her again and again
I deceive myself
I let myself believe her lies and deceive myself in the process
This is murderous I know,
I am aware that this is harmful and potentially deadly
Like leading the sheep to wolves,
I am putting myself in harm's way, like a sheep to a pack of wolves
I believe in her words
I have faith in what she says, even though it may not be true
and make the same mistake again
Despite knowing better, I keep repeating the same mistakes
I cannot sleep without her breath
Her presence is crucial to my peace of mind and ability to rest
right next to me
In close proximity to me, physically and emotionally
and I can't breath
Her absence leaves me feeling suffocated and uneasy
each time she's leaving me
Every time she departs, it causes me emotional distress
Here I am, once again on my knees
I find myself once again in a vulnerable and humbled position
until the moment, it all comes down
I am waiting for the moment when everything falls apart
The day, the hour I understand
The day and time when I finally comprehend the truth
This kills me
This situation is causing me great harm and pain
And I surrender!
I give up trying to fight against the situation and submit to it
You kill me
It is her actions and words that are causing me harm and distress
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.