Machine (producer)


Machine is an American record producer and mix engineer known for his work in heavy metal, punk, and rock music. He has produced and mixed albums for bands such as Lamb of God, Clutch, and Every Time I Die, and has been described by Kerrang! as a "metal production legend." In addition to his studio work, Machine has contributed to music-production education, including teaching a mix-breakdown of Lamb of God’s Grammy-nominated song "Redneck" on the Nail the Mix platform.

Career

Machine has been described by Kerrang! as a "metal production legend," noted for helping developing heavy bands refine their sound and for his role in shaping modern American metal production. His production philosophy has also been profiled by Toontrack, where he discussed building mixes around the most important instrument in a given song and avoiding formulaic templates.
In addition to his record-production work, Machine has contributed to music-production education. In 2018, he appeared as a guest instructor on the Nail the Mix platform, providing a full breakdown of his mix for Lamb of God’s Grammy-nominated song "Redneck," including access to multitrack stems and a livestreamed mixing session.

Discography

Machine has worked with a number of artists on their albums:
YearArtistTitleRole
2024VukoviMy God Has Got A GunProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2024The GardenProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2024The HuMixing, Mastering
2023Nothing MoreSPIRITS Mixing, additional production
2023Self DefeaterProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2022Thousand ThoughtsBetter than NeverMixing, Mastering
2022Just FriendsHellaMixing, Mastering
2021Press to MecoTransmuteProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2021Kerri WattNeptune's DaughterProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2020The Amity AfflictionEveryone Loves You... Once You leave ThemMixing, mastering
2020The Living Tombstonezero_oneProduced, engineering, mixing
2019BellybusterWhen the Morning ComesMixing, mastering
2019GrayscaleNella VitaProduced, engineering, mixing
2019RoamSmile WideProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2019DreamerProduced, engineering, mixing
2018As It IsThe Great DepressionProduced, engineering, mixing
2018Press to MecoHere's to the FatigueProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2018Heartbreak CityProduced, engineering, mixing
2016KyngBreathe In The WaterProduced, engineering, mixing
2016CrobotWelcome to Fat CityProduced, engineering, mixing
2015ClutchPsychic WarfareProduced, engineering, mixing
2014Upon a Burning Body feat. Ice TTurn Down For WhatProduction, engineering, mixing, mastering
2014CrobotSomething SupernaturalProduced, engineering, mixing
2013CrossfaithApocalyzeProduced, engineering, mixing
2013ClutchEarth RockerProduced, engineering, mixing
2012House vs. HurricaneCrooked TeethProduced, engineering, mixing
2012Impending DoomBaptized in FilthMixing, vocal engineering, add production
2012Miss May IAt HeartProduced, engineering, mixing
2012CrossfaithZion Produced, engineering, mixing
2011Hit the LightsInvicta Production, mixing
2011We Came as RomansUnderstanding What We've Grown to BeProduced, engineering, mixing
2011Oh, SleeperChildren of FireMixing
2011Protest the HeroScurrilousMixing
2011HalestormReAniMate: The CoVeRs ePMixing
2011Brighter BrightestRight for MeProduced, engineering, mixing
2010ChiodosIlluminaudioProduced, engineering, mixing
2010The Amity AfflictionYoungbloodsProduced, engineering, mixing
2010Four Year StrongEnemy of the WorldProduced, engineering, mixing
2010HalestormLive in Philly, 2010Mixing
2009Four Year StrongExplains It AllProduced, engineering, mixing
2009Suicide SilenceNo Time to BleedProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering
2009A Skylit DriveAdelphiaMixing
2009Cobra StarshipHot MessCo-production, additional engineering, mixing
2009DananananaykroydHey Everyone!Produced, engineering, mixing
2009The CabTake My Hand ft. Cassadee Pope Remix, additional production, mix
2008Johnny ForeignerWaited Up 'til It Was LightProduced, engineering, mixing
2008The BronxThe Bronx IIIMixing
2008The Academy Is...Fast Times at Barrington HighMixing
2008The CabWhisper WarMixing
2007BloodsimpleRed HarvestProduced, engineering
2007Armor for SleepEnd Of The World - Machine Intelligence RemixRemix, production, engineering, mixing
2007Armor for SleepSmile for ThemProduced, writing, engineering, mixing
2007Demon HunterStorm the Gates of HellMixing
2007Haste the DayPressure the HingesMixing
2007Cobra Starship¡Viva la Cobra!Produced, engineering, mixing
2006Gym Class HeroesAs Cruel as School Children"The Queen and I" bonus remix titled "The Machine and I"
2006Gym Class HeroesThe QuiltAdditional production, additional engineering, mixed
2006Eighteen VisionsEighteen VisionsProduced, engineering, mixing
2006HalifaxThe Inevitability of a Strange WorldCo-production, engineering, mixing
2006Lamb of GodSacramentProduced, engineering, mixing
2005Armor for SleepWhat to Do When You Are DeadProduced, engineering, mixing, additional writing
2005Demon HunterThe TriptychMixing
2005Fall Out BoyTony Hawk's American Wasteland SoundtrackProduction, engineering, and mixed the track "Start Today"
2005EmanuelSoundtrack to a HeadrushProduced, engineering, mixing
2005Mindless Self IndulgenceYou'll Rebel to AnythingProduced, engineering, mixing
2005Boys Night OutTrainwreckProduced, engineering, mixing
2005Every Time I DieGutter PhenomenonProduced, engineering, mixing
200428 DaysExtremist MakeoverProduced, engineering, mixing
2004Lamb of GodAshes of the WakeProduced, engineered, mixed
2004ClutchBlast TyrantProduced, engineering, mixing
2003Hed PEBlackoutProduced, engineering, additional writing
2003SerafinNo Push CollideMixed, additional production for singles
2003King CrimsonThe Power to BelieveCo-produced, engineering, mixing
2003King CrimsonEyes Wide Open Mixed
2003King CrimsonEleKtrik: Live in JapanMixed
2002SevAll These DreamsProduced, engineering, mixing, additional writing
2002PitchshifterPSIProduced, engineering, mixing
200228 DaysStealing ChairsProduced, engineering, mixing
2001DiffuserInjury Loves MelodyMixing, additional production
2001LostprophetsThe Fake Sound of ProgressMixed the singles
2001Vision of DisorderFrom Bliss to DevastationProduced, engineering, mixing, additional writing
2001ClutchPure Rock FuryProduced, engineered
2000SubmarineSkin DivingProduced, engineering, mixing
2000Hed PEBrokeProduced, engineering, additional writing
1999The Step KingsLet's Get It OnProduced, engineering, mixing, additional writing
1999Coal Chamber feat. Ozzy Osbourne"Shock the Monkey" Mixed single
1999Stony SleepA Slack RomanceProduced, engineering, mixing
1999Shootyz GrooveHigh DefinitionProduced, engineering, mixing, additional writing
1998Pitchshifterwww.pitchshifter.comProduced, engineering, mixing
1996White ZombieSupersexy Swingin' SoundsMixed single