About Me
On A Dead Machine is a band that has become really difficult to classify since their conception in early 2003. Built out of the ashes of the now defunct Drought and Piston Honda, the Memphis , TN band's roster includes Brian Link (vocals), Adam Lucchesi (guitar), Ed Harris (drums), and Daniel Dwight (bass). Through this foursome's combined efforts they have created a sound that is all their own. A sound that is heavy, but not really metal; while often exploring an emo/indie vibe through soaring melodies yet never really fitting that category either. They've been called everything from the new sound of metal to post-hardcore. While opinions may differ when it comes to the band's classification, most critics have all agreed that On A Dead Machine is an original group that has a knack for writing great music while handling themselves like true professionals.
"Another band that needs to be signed immediately. And yes, I will be utterly disgusted, enraged, and dumbfounded at the hopeless state of music if this band doesn't get the opportunity to move on to better things." ~ Aversionline.com
OADM really took shape in mid-2003 when they released their first rough demo (featuring Habit and I've Seen Better Days), recorded in various apartments and bathrooms - yes, bathrooms. But regardless of the toiletries involved, this rough demo still landed the band a bit of fanfare and international exposure to webzines like ThePRP.com and UK's Audicratic.com. A few short months later the band moved into Young Ave. Sound studio for two days to record what would become The Morning After, the first single off of their first self-produced, self-titled studio full-length. Featuring songs like The Morning After and the B-side Post-Modern Love, the 2003 single made a lot of positive noise amongst both the fans and critics. Consequently a slew of opportunities also began to arise, such as joining festivals and sharing the stage with national acts like Candlebox, Staind, Nine Inch Nails, Hoobastank, Breaking Benjamin, HIM, Chevelle, 30 Seconds To Mars, Saliva, 10 Years, Queens of the Stone Age, Seether, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, Ill Nino, Blue October, Flaw and many more.
"This is invigorating, challenging stuff...the best to be heard in town... Undeniable power and promise... 'Let's wake up the world...' goes the song 'The Morning After...' This is one band that just may do it, too." ~ Bill Ellis (The Commercial Appeal)
A few months later in 2004, On A Dead Machine recorded their second studio release during another two-day trip into Young Ave. Sound. The Cancer single, meant to be a companion to its predecessor, once again proved the band's worth, with songs like Cancer and A Million Helicopters and One Dollar grabbing the attention of fans and landing rave reviews in a multitude of magazines and webzines from the US and abroad. Accompanying the many reviews, a new spark in label interest has come to follow OADM. On A Dead Machine stayed true to form with their highly anticipated first full-length studio release. The self-titled full length (released April 23, 2005) has been attracting a sizeable buzz at home and across the globe through in-store and online sales (over 1,500 in the first three months), radio spins, and rave reviews. ( BUY IT HERE )
"Successfully keeping the alternative-metal partnership alive." ~ Indulged
2005 saw the release of the 3 track Cancer single and their first independent effort On A Dead Machine, a slew of label showcases at home and abroad (their most recent in NYC at Arlene's Grocery), and great amount of online and radio support. To top it off though, the work horse that is On A Dead Machine spent the month of November in Vancouver, BC at The Farm Studios with acclaimed producers GGGarth Richardson (Chevelle, Rage Against the Machine, Mudvayne, Trapt) and Ben Kaplan recording their highly anticipated upcoming album. The currently untitled album will be mixed by Ryan Williams (10 Years, 30 Seconds to Mars, Limp Bizkit) and is expecting a 2007 release. As mixing wraps up, the band and management (Kevin Martin of Candlebox fame) are busy scheduling upcoming tour dates and much more. They just wrapped up the General Tire "Take It To the Max" Tour 2007 sponsored by Blender Magazine, Gibson Custom Shop Guitars and Kicker Audio, which took them to SXSW 2007 and throughout the south and southeast part of the country and then back again. And as can be expected, they are already writing new material for their next studio releases. OADM has recently recorded some demo tracks with Producer Pete Thornton (Shinedown) in Orlando, Florida and have now just began recording brand new tracks with acclaimed producer and good friend Paul Ebersold (3 Doors Down, Saliva, Sister Hazel, Breaking point). Stay tuned for brand new OADM tracks any day now...
"Spellbinding..." ~ I Ate Your Microphone
