The Machine is a rock band from the Greater Rotterdam Area, The Netherlands. Its two core members are guitarist and vocalist David Eering and drummer Davy Boogaard.
The band formed in 2007, taking inspiration from 90’s/00’s desert rock and 70’s psych with a preference for lengthy instrumentals. Since then, they slowly developed their own sound, one that is known for its high volume and coherent diversity. Throughout the years, the approach shifted towards a more aggressive and song based formula. The result is a style with its roots in all things grunge and stoner, drew on heavy riffs and experiment.
The Machine toured Europe several times and repeatedly played at the major European scene-related festivals. Having a back catalogue of five full lengths and one split record, The Machine just released its sixth album Faceshifton Eering’s imprint Awe Records.Faceshiftis a perfect illustration of the band’s maturing sound, being their most heavy, noisy and accessible record to date.
Longtime bassist Hans van Heemst parted ways with the band in early 2018, Faceshiftbeing his final contribution. Until a permanent replacement is found, Sander Haagmans (ex-Sungrazer/Whims Of The Great Magnet) will be filling in at live shows.
