Arizona's MAN MADE MACHINE Collaborates With HELLYEAH/MUDVAYNE Members

August 10, 2011

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray and guitarist Greg Tribbett have co-written and produced "Victim", the first single from a new group called MAN MADE MACHINE. The track is taken from the Phoenix, Arizona quintet's upcoming debut album, "Become", which is due out next month and has also been produced by Gray and Tribbett. The CD was mixed by Jeremy Parker, known for his work with EVANESCENCE and GODSMACK.

"It was an honor and a great learning experience to work with guys of their caliber," states MAN MADE MACHINE vocalist Joe Cotela. "We have all looked up to them for years now. They really brought out the next level in all of us as musicians."

Though MAN MADE MACHINE claims to have been approached by "numerous labels," the band ultimately chose Razor & Tie as its new home.

"We're glad that we've been given an authentic opportunity for MAN MADE MACHINE. Razor & Tie is the record label we've always wanted," affirms bassist Justyn Sena. "The opportunities we're getting out of our label and management now is indicative of the success that we've always desired as a band."

"Become" is described in a press release as "a powerful, hard rock roller-coaster ride, soaring through diverse, yet autobiographical songs." "The lyrics are vulnerable. There are introspective lyrics, as well as lyrics that make you feel invincible," explains Cotela. "There are also a handful of songs about partying and feeling like a badass. This is an honest record, not just on the sensitive tracks, but the party tracks as well. The album is reflective of the different sides of our personalities."

A combination of hard work, perseverance and good fortune has brought MAN MADE MACHINE to where they are now. "We always knew where we wanted to be today, and now we have a new lease on everything," says Sena. "We knew that if we stuck it out, we would eventually get to this point; it was inevitable. If you don't quit, you'll get there. We never left an option open for ourselves to fail, and we're in a good position now because of that."

MAN MADE MACHINE is:

Joe Cotela - Vocals
Justyn Sena - Bass
Matt Reinhard - Drums
Marc Hernandez - Guitar
Steve Siminski - Guitar

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