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Machines of Grace on the Radio |
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Thursday, 30 July 2009 21:19 |
On the strength of their self-titled debut, melodic metallists MACHINES OF GRACE are steadily assaulting rock radio.
In less than a month (the group's debut was issued on July 7th), the group landed at #4 on FMQB 'most added' chart, with 34 adds (debut 50 bullet with 41 spins) and was #3 on CMJ's 'most added' chart, with 48 adds. Machines of Grace has also enjoyed a strong showing on radio stations throughout the US, including such heavy hitters as Austin's KROX, Los Angeles' FMJ, Kansas City's KKFI, and Chicago's WKTA, among countless others. With such an incredible early radio buzz, the list of radio adds will surely only grow larger.
Managing to both pay tribute to their metal forefathers while also keeping a modern hard rock edge, the Boston-based quartet is one of the few currents acts that will appeal to both factions. Their self-titled debut certainly proves this, as evidenced by such white hot/melodic rockers as 'Just A Game', 'Psychotic', and 'Fly Away'. Comprised of band members Zak Stevens (vocals, whose credits include CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE), Matt Leff (guitars), Chris Rapoza (bass), and Jeff Plate (drums, whose credits include TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Savatage, METAL CHURCH), the album was mixed by renowned studio expert Paul David Hagar (who has worked over the years with acts such as the GOO GOO DOLLS, AVRIL LAVIGNE, PINK and TRACY BONHAM).
"I'd say we're a mix of melodic metal, hard rock, modern rock and acoustic rock," explains Leff. "The current rock climate is calling for modern production, strong vocal melodies and memorable songs from guys that can really play. I think we fit that description." Plate tops off the sentiment: "The music is metal, but not thrash. Rock, but not pop. We could be compared to a number of different bands, and each song will give you a different impression, but in the end the sound is distinctly Machines of Grace."
Key Commercial Stations that have played Machines of Grace:
* WCHZ-Augusta
* WHEB-Port Smith
* WHJY-Providence
* WHMH-Sauk Rapids
* WKTA-Chicago
* WXRX-Rockford
* DMX-Austin
* KEYJ-Abilene
* KROX-Austin
* WRIF-Detroit
* KBZI-Pittsburg
* KKFI-Kansas City
* KMKF-Manhattan
* FMJ-Los Angeles
* WDHA-Ceader Knolls
* WZMR-Latham
* KFLY-Eugene
* KZZE-Medford |
