Dangerous New Machine
Encyclopedia
Dangerous New Machine is an American
rock
band from Atlanta
, Georgia
, including lead singer Erik Rogers
(ex Stereomud
), lead guitarist Billy Grey (Fozzy
), bassist Randy Reider, and drummer Jack Slade.
recording artists Stereomud
disbanded in 2003, vocalist Erik Rogers
pursued new musical avenues with acts such as Soundevice and Love Said No.
The members of DNM have previously toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe with their former bands, with touring efforts including; Ozzfest
, Disturbed, Staind
, Puddle of Mudd
, Sevendust
and Godsmack
.
The band has to date earned themselves over 125 spins combined between commercial specialty support and college radio. Rock 105.9 in Alabama
, Sirius XM and Music Choice have added DNM to their Rock channels for airplay over Metal support, reaching well over 1 million subscribers nationwide.
12/1/10 Dangerous New Machine released a cover of the Hip-Hop song "Low" by Flo Rida
to critical acclaim.
1/27/11 Rodney Beaubouef left DNM.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, including lead singer Erik Rogers
Erik Rogers
Erik Rogers is the current lead singer of hard rock band Dangerous New Machine and was the singer of the now defunct hard rock band Stereomud. After the demise of Stereomud, Rogers fronted a short-lived band called Soundevice, and then fronted Love Said No with Soulfly/Primer 55 bassist Bobby...
(ex Stereomud
Stereomud
Stereomud was an alternative metal band from New York/Georgia. They were active from years 2001 to 2003 before breaking up, releasing two albums - Perfect Self and Every Given Moment.-History:...
), lead guitarist Billy Grey (Fozzy
Fozzy
Fozzy is an American heavy metal/hard rock band, formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1999. Lead singer Chris Jericho , who is also a professional wrestler, resides in Florida, while the rest of the band lives in Georgia. The band is currently signed to Riot! Entertainment...
), bassist Randy Reider, and drummer Jack Slade.
Formation
Coming together in 2008 after Columbia RecordsColumbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
recording artists Stereomud
Stereomud
Stereomud was an alternative metal band from New York/Georgia. They were active from years 2001 to 2003 before breaking up, releasing two albums - Perfect Self and Every Given Moment.-History:...
disbanded in 2003, vocalist Erik Rogers
Erik Rogers
Erik Rogers is the current lead singer of hard rock band Dangerous New Machine and was the singer of the now defunct hard rock band Stereomud. After the demise of Stereomud, Rogers fronted a short-lived band called Soundevice, and then fronted Love Said No with Soulfly/Primer 55 bassist Bobby...
pursued new musical avenues with acts such as Soundevice and Love Said No.
The members of DNM have previously toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe with their former bands, with touring efforts including; Ozzfest
Ozzfest
Ozzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States featuring performances by many heavy metal and hard rock musical groups. It was founded by Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne, both of whom also organize each yearly tour with their son Jack Osbourne...
, Disturbed, Staind
Staind
Staind is an American rock band that was formed in 1995 in Springfield, Massachusetts. For 16 years, the band consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki...
, Puddle of Mudd
Puddle of Mudd
Puddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
, Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
and Godsmack
Godsmack
Godsmack is an American heavy metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of founder, frontman and songwriter Sully Erna, guitarist Tony Rombola, bassist Robbie Merrill, and drummer Shannon Larkin...
.
The band has to date earned themselves over 125 spins combined between commercial specialty support and college radio. Rock 105.9 in Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, Sirius XM and Music Choice have added DNM to their Rock channels for airplay over Metal support, reaching well over 1 million subscribers nationwide.
12/1/10 Dangerous New Machine released a cover of the Hip-Hop song "Low" by Flo Rida
Flo Rida
Tramar Dillard , better known by his stage name Flo Rida , is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a #1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2008. Two other singles resulted from...
to critical acclaim.
1/27/11 Rodney Beaubouef left DNM.
Style
Dangerous New Machine describe themselves as a 'cohesive and dynamic unit that mixes an aggressive, heavy rock sound with a less dark and more approachable lyrical style'.Band members
- Erik RogersErik RogersErik Rogers is the current lead singer of hard rock band Dangerous New Machine and was the singer of the now defunct hard rock band Stereomud. After the demise of Stereomud, Rogers fronted a short-lived band called Soundevice, and then fronted Love Said No with Soulfly/Primer 55 bassist Bobby...
– Lead Vocalist - Billy Grey – Lead Guitar
- Randy Reider – Bass Guitar
- Jack Slade – Drums
Discography
- 2010: Set the World on FireSet the World on Fire (Dangerous New Machine album)Set The World On Fire is the first studio album by American rock band Dangerous New Machine, released on May 25, 2010.-Track listing:# "Shut Up"# "Burn"# "Bullet Proof Hero"# "Let's Talk About Sex"# "Feel Alive Again"# "My Sins"# "I Wish"...