Future Leaders of the World
Future Leaders of the World | |
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| Also known as | Machina |
| Origin | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Post-grunge |
| Members | Phil Tayler John LeCompt Thad Ables Rocky Gray Jack Wiese |
| Past members | Toby Cole Jake Stutevoss Carl Messina Bill Hershey |
Future Leaders of the World is a rock band formed by singer and guitarist Phil Tayler, drummer Carl Messina, and bassist Toby Cole, in Buffalo, New York. Their debut album, LVL IV, was released in 2004. With a new lineup, the band was renamed Machina in 2005. They released another album under the Future Leaders of the World name, Reveal, in 2015.
History
While backstage at a Puddle of Mudd concert in Los Angeles, singer and guitarist Phil Tayler met Epic Records A&R Mike Flynn and sent him his demo when he went back to Buffalo. Flynn told him he financed the recording of a three-song demo. Tayler formed the band with drummer Carl Messina and bassist Toby Cole and they drove to Los Angeles to record.[1][2] Cole then left due to creative differences. In late 2003, bassist Bill Hershey and lead guitarist Jake Stutevoss joined the lineup, and the band signed a deal with Epic. Their debut album, LVL IV, was released in 2004, and reached number 4 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[3] While on tour, Epic terminated their contract with the band and the group disbanded. In 2005, Tayler regrouped with a new lineup, including guitarist Jack Wiese, guitarist John LeCompt, bassist Thad Ables, and drummer Rocky Gray, and the band was renamed Machina.[4]
Machina toured in the US in 2007, and released a self-titled EP.[5] In 2009, they released a three-song EP, Delirium.[6] In 2012, Machina signed a deal with Rogue Records for the release of their album To Live And Die In The Garden Of Eden.[7] They released their next album Reveal, in 2015, via Pavement Entertainment.[6]
Members
Machina
- Phil Tayler – vocals, guitar
- John LeCompt – guitar
- Jack Wiese – guitar
- Thad Ables – bass
- Rocky Gray – drums
Former members
- Toby Cole – bass
- Jake Stutevoss – guitar
- Bill Hershey – bass
- Carl Messina – drums
Discography
Studio albums
- LVL IV (2004)
- To Live and Die in the Garden of Eden (as Machina) (2012)
- Reveal (2015)
EPs
- Delirium EP (2009)
References
- ↑ Hayward, Carrie (August 13, 2004). "Who's Next?". Radio & Records. p. 74.
- ↑ Stewart, Brad (December 2004). "Band on the Rise! Shooting Stars". Hit Parader. p. 12.
- ↑ "Top Heatseakers". Billboard. November 6, 2004. p. 65.
- ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Future Leaders of the World biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ "John LeCompt Tours With His New Hard Rock/Alternative Band Machina" (Press release). Fox Business. February 1, 2008. Archived from the original on February 6, 2008. Retrieved February 5, 2008 – via PR Newswire.
- 1 2 Monger, Timothy (July 8, 2024). "Reveal Review". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Former Evanescence Members Sign Machina Deal With Rogue Records - Sep. 12, 2012". Blabbermouth.net (Press release). Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2024.