Monster in the Machine
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Shannon Crawford, John Chase, Jay Kuri, Lats |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Alternative rock music |
| Website | https://myspace.com/monsterinthemachine |
Monster in the Machine was a United States-based alternative rock ensemble composed of Shannon Crawford, previously of Cellophane, who handled vocals, keyboards, and guitar; John Chase, also an ex-member of Cellophane, on guitar; Jay Kuri on drums; and Lats, formerly with Memento, playing bass.
In 2006, they became one of the inaugural signings to Emotional Syphon Recordings, an independent label established by Korn guitarist James Shaffer. Their first album, titled Butterfly Pinned, was launched on August 21, 2007. This record featured guest performances by James Shaffer and Imani Coppola, alongside contributions from bassist Doug Ardito and drummer Josh Freese. The album's primary single was "Savior," which was supported by an official music video, followed by the release of the track "Under Your Shadow."
The group also embarked on tours alongside prominent bands such as Team Sleep and Rockfour.
Butterfly Pinned
Track list
- "Fear of the Mind" (3:29)
- "Helicopter" (3:53)
- "Perfect" (2:52)
- "Under Your Shadow" (3:34)
- "One Way Trip" (3:09)
- "Savior" (2:46)
- "Dot On My Soul" (2:41)
- "Shut the Door" (featuring Imani Coppola on violin) (5:29)
- "Dog (Interlude)" (1:42)
- "Dog" (2:34)
- "Burns Inside Me" (3:27)
- "Don't" (featuring James Shaffer on guitar) (3:51)