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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Voices
Machinemade God Lyrics
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Beautiful lies, broken dreams, fales hope and hidden secrets
That is what can be found in the outside world...
But I won't let it drag me down!
All doors are nailed up and locked,
the windows are closed. The glass reflects the brightest blue
so that the sky is always smiling when
I look out the sky its always smiling
So everybody listen up
I think my voice is bleeding
by every second breath I take
the picture starts to grow...
I am not afraid to fall asleep, I am not afraid to die
As long as we stand aside... we can make it through
Stand up and fight
against all demons if we
stand up and fight
all the wrongness in this world
So everybody listen up
I think my voice is bleeding
by every second breath I take
the picture starts to grow...
And as I am walking
I hear the other voices talking
through my ears into my head
Torture is everything we had
So that the sky is always smiling when
I look out the sky its always smiling...
So everybody listen up
I think my voice is bleeding
by every second breath I take
the picture starts to grow...
And as I am walking
I hear the other voices talking
through my ears into my head
Torture is everything we had
The lyrics to Machinemade God's "Voices" speak to the struggles of living in a world filled with broken promises, fake hopes, and hidden secrets. The singer discusses how they refuse to let the outside world bring them down, even though all doors and windows seem to be shut tight. Despite this, the sky always appears to be smiling when the singer looks out, indicating that they have found a sense of inner peace and positivity.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of fighting against the wrongness in the world, no matter how challenging it may seem. The singer acknowledges the presence of other voices and the torture they bring, but they remain determined to stand up and fight against the demons and negativity that surround them.
Overall, the song's message is one of perseverance and hope, even in the face of adversity. The singer urges listeners to join them in their fight and to refuse to be dragged down by the world's negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Stich the lips closed, so that the promises are not in vain
Conceal the mouth, to avoid empty assurances
Beautiful lies, broken dreams, fales hope and hidden secrets
Deceptive tales, shattered aspirations, deceitful optimism, and undisclosed facts
That is what can be found in the outside world...
These are the elements that exist beyond
But I won't let it drag me down!
Yet, I won't allow it to pull me under
All doors are nailed up and locked,
Every entrance is sealed and secure,
the windows are closed. The glass reflects the brightest blue
The windows are shut; displaying the radiant blue tint, reflecting off the glass,
of my walls
From the walls around me,
so that the sky is always smiling when
For this reason, I always see a joyful sky
I look out the sky its always smiling
Each time I gaze out, the sky appears happy
So everybody listen up
Every person should pay attention
I think my voice is bleeding
I believe my voice is gushing out
by every second breath I take
With every inhalation I capture,
the picture starts to grow...
The image develops and expands...
I am not afraid to fall asleep, I am not afraid to die
I'm not scared to slumber, I'm not scared to expire
As long as we stand aside... we can make it through
As long as we remain away...we can persevere
Stand up and fight
Rise up and combat
against all demons if we
Versus all evils if we
stand up and fight
Rise up and combat
all the wrongness in this world
All the improper things in this world
And as I am walking
While I'm strolling,
I hear the other voices talking
I hear other voices conversing
through my ears into my head
Into my ears and thoughts
Torture is everything we had
Torture was everything we possessed
So that the sky is always smiling when
So that the sky always seems happy when
I look out the sky its always smiling...
I'm gazing out, and the sky always seems cheery...
So everybody listen up
Every person should hear this
I think my voice is bleeding
I believe my voice is gushing out
by every second breath I take
With every inhalation I capture,
the picture starts to grow...
The image develops and expands...
And as I am walking
While I'm strolling,
I hear the other voices talking
I hear other voices conversing
through my ears into my head
Into my ears and thoughts
Torture is everything we had
Torture was everything we possessed
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.