Of Machines

Of Machines
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia USA
Genres	Post-hardcore
Years active	2006–2010
Labels	Rise
Associated acts	Woe, Is Me, Soft Powers, Decoder, Sleep For Kings
Past members
Mark Tanner Dylan Anderson Austin Thornton Jon Lugo Michael Matejick Jasön Mays Loniel Robinson Bennett Freeman Brent Guistwite

Of Machines was an American post-hardcore band from Atlanta. Formed in 2006, the band was originally known as We Are Kings and changed their name the following year of their formation. They signed to Rise Records during October 2008 and released their debut album, As If Everything Was Held in Place during the summer of 2009 before leading to their disbandment in April 2010.

History

Early years and debut album (2006–2009)

Mark Tanner and Dylan Anderson began their ambition as musicians during high school and were a part of a group named Bless Me, Ultima with friends of theirs until personal problems lead to the band breaking up. Following that; Tanner and Anderson collaborated again in a new band named Their Eyes Look North, heavily citing Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa as influences. Soon after another personal problem, that band too disbanded. A local search by a band named We Are Kings led to them discovering Tanner and Anderson and adding them to the roster of members. Before being signed by Rise Records, the band traveled to Chango Gridlock studios in Florida in an old van and a video recorder to document the making of their first EP as a new band. Upon arriving at the studio the band proceeded to record its album, and in the process impressing several labels while selecting Rise, of which they were signed to on October 14, 2008. they signed with Rise Records on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.^[1] Their debut album, As If Everything Was Held in Place, was released on March 3, 2009.^[2][3] After that, the band was almost constantly touring across the United States, supporting such bands as Attack Attack! and Burden of a Day.

Canceled second album and break-up (2010)

On February 17, 2010, lead singer Dylan Anderson stated that Of Machines "might be taking a little hiatus/break for a while just get back on our feet but other than that, we're trying hard to write the second album."

However, on April 19, 2010, guitarist Mike Matejick stated that Of Machines had come to an end after several line up changes and 8 U.S Tours.

“

I've been turning this over in my head for weeks, now. At first I was angry, then confused, then incredibly bummed, until, finally, I was able to come to grips with it ... Of Machines is over. I don't think everyone in the band fully understood what we had accomplished in such a short amount of time. None of us have been so lucky to start a band and with in 3 months of being together and not even have played a single show, got signed. it was an amazing feeling to go from nothing to touring across the U.S. During our time as Of Machines we went on 8 U.S. Tours and sold more than 8,000+ cds, this is the most i had ever done in my life and probably ever will. But this was not enough to keep Dylan. Dylan left Of Machines the week after our last tour with the guys in Love Hate Hero. He almost did this to us on our second tour because of the bands finical problems but he ended up staying and waiting until now.. the stress of finical issues, pressure from family and a ever developing mind set has forced him to leave the band in search of who he is and what he is meant to do in life.Dylan leaving created a domino effect. almost immediately after Dylan's departure Jon decided it would be to much work to find a new singer and felt like this would never be the same. So he has decided to pursue his dream of becoming a culinary artist at la cordon blue. This left me (Mike), Brent and our new keyboardist Jason. We were determined to make things work until we lost the support of Rise and Artery. After this happen we knew it just wasn't going to happen for us there is no way to make this work. I will be posting everything we had ever demoed, messed around with, anything and everything we had ever did on the myspace shortly. Also i will be selling the last of our merch and cds for very very cheap if anyone is still interested in any of it. Damn.. I'm going to miss all of this. I can't believe that this has all happened. I just want to say thank you to everyone that has ever let us chill with them, stay at there House, or eat there food. We experienced so many crazy things. From drunk people beating up our van, crazy dads protecting their daughters from us to the hotel stay in Ohio (Elliott knows what I'm talking about) These memories have been amazing. I will never forget in Texas chillin at the uhal place jammin with some friends, driving getting stuck in some of the craziest weather and all the crazy times in Cali. Also thank you so much to everyone who has ever supported us, bought/downloaded a cd or merch or came to a show. you have no idea how much everything meant to us. Our fans were amazing! You guys stuck with us through all the bullshit member changes and everything. I feel terrible we were unable to give you guys another Cd. but i guess its like everyone says all good things much come to an end.. Thank you so much everyone, Love and never forget Dylan, Mark, Jon, Michael, Brent, Jason, Austin, Loniel, Bennett

”

Band members

Final lineup

• Jon Lugo - guitars (2006–2010)
• Michael Matejick - guitars (2006–2010)
• Jasön Mays - keyboards, piano, synthesizers (2010)
• Mark Tanner - bass guitar (2006–2010, currently in Sleep for Kings)

Former members

• Brent Guistwite - drums (2010)
• Dylan Anderson - clean vocals (2006–2010)
• Loniel Robinson - drums (2009–2010)
• Bennett Freeman - unclean vocals, electronics (2006–2009)
• Austin Thornton - drums, programming (2006–2009)

Discography

• As If Everything Was Held in Place, (Rise, 2009)

Videography

• "Things Too Visible to See" (2009, directed by Color Factory)

References

1. ^ OF MACHINES - RISE RECORDS blog
2. ^ SmartPunk
3. ^ Of Machines Band Members

External links

• Of Machines on Facebook