..The band completed and released its first Self-Titled CD in June of 2005, which was Engineered and Co-Produced by Pete Murray (Lo-Pro). The album was released on the bands own label "Black Blood Records."
It was a chance meeting between Ivan (Ghost) and John Stevens that brought these two musical forces together one fateful day. Ivan's band, Motograter (Elektra), was set to perform live on-air at XM Radio. Stevens, an XM Radio producer and guitar player (Clay- People, Reconstriction), was taken in by Ivan's vocals and felt he would be a natural fit for material he had been working on, since the disbanding of his former project. Stevens presented his material to Ivan, and the two instantly began their musical partnership.
After a few late night studio sessions, Ivan and Stevens realized they had something special. They soon began assembling the musical ensemble that would help make their vision become reality.
The two visionaries did not have to look far to find Chris "Crispy" Binns of MOTOGRATER to handle the precision drumming requirements for the project. Being a seasoned veteran, Crispy brings an infectious drive to the material, along with an impeccable meter.
Soon after, the band enlisted, Brett "Wingnut" Davis to take on the Electronics, Programming and Keyboards. Wingnut was a natural choice and immediate fit with his prior experience, musical sense, and his use of cutting edge technology.
While being influenced by the sounds of projects like DEF TONES, DURAN DURAN, DEPECHE MODE, ULTRASPANK, LOVE AND ROCKETS, THE DEAD CAN DANCE, ENIGMA, NINE INCH NAILS, THE CURE, PINK FLOYD, ALICE IN CHAINS, SKINNY PUPPY, TOOL, MINISTRY, M.S.I., LORDS OF ACID and DANZIG... "Ghost Machine" has managed to paint its own portrait of an "Electronic Emotionally Rich Landscape".
Some call it "HAUNTING"
Some call it "ENCHANTING"..WE CALL IT "A SANCTUARY OF SOUND"(ENTER WITH CAUTION)Ghost Machine's second album "Hypersensitive" was released on 11/21/2006 through Corporate Punishment Records.
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