Welcome to my tribute page for Chris Poland and his band Damn The
Machine. As you may or may not know, Chris Poland is the former guitarist for Megadeth,
having played on the Killing Is My Business and Peace Sells albums.
After leaving the pioneering thrash metal superstars, he teamed up with brother Mark to
release an instrumental solo album. Following that, he formed the band Damn The Machine
(also featuring brother Mark) and released one album. Though one might expect a
former Megadeth guitarist to follow in Megadeth's rather heavy footsteps, he instead opted
for a more progressive though still extremely guitar oriented style. Fans of Rush,
Queensryche and Dream Theater were more likely to be drawn to Damn The Machine and Chris'
solo work than were fans of Megadeth.
While these albums differed from Megadeth in many ways, there were
some striking similarities. First, there was no denying that anything Chris was involved
with featured intense and innovative guitar. Showcased more prominently on the solo
release, Chris' playing was an integral part of Damn The Machine as well. Secondly, Damn
The Machine's work showed an awareness and concern for the state of the world similar to
that of Megadeth's lyrical message. Though Chris' solo release was instrumental, a glance
at the track listing reveals that similar subjects were still on his mind.
This tribute page focuses on only a thin slice of Chris Poland's
career. He is still actively making music. To find out the latest on Chris and his new
band Ohm, visit the Chris Poland site.
Chris also recently returned as a guest player on Megadeth's The System Has Failed.
If anyone has any information on anything else that Chris is working on, please feel free
to e-mail me at sinistar@rockshoppe.com. I
would encourage everyone to seek out a copy of Damn The Machine's album, though it might
be a bit tricky to find.
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TRACK LISTING:
1. The Mission
2. Fall Of Order
3. Corporate Reign
4. Honor
5. Lonesome God
6. On With The Dream
7. Patriot
8. I Will
9. Silence
10. Russians
11. Countryside
12. Humans
All songs written by Damn The Machine |
Damn The Machine:
Chris Poland - lead and rhythm guitars, background vocals
Mark Poland - drums, background vocals
David Randi - bass, background vocals
Dave Clemmons - lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
Produced by Brian Malouf and Damn The Machine
Engineered by Brian Malouf and Pat MacDougall
Mixed by Brian Malouf |
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TRACK LISTING:
1. Club Ded
2. Alexandria
3. Return To Metalopolis
4. Heinous Interruptus
5. The Fall Of Babylon
6. Row Of Crows
7. Theatre Of The Damned
8. Beelzebub Bop
9. Apparition Station
10. Khazad Dum
All songs written by Chris Poland except
"Club Ded" and "The Fall Of Babylon" written by Chris Poland and Mark
Poland |
Personnel:
Chris Poland - guitars and bass
Mark Poland - drums
Produced by Randy Burns and Chris Poland
Engineered by Randy Burns, Steve Heinke and Jason Roberts
Mixed by Randy Burns, Steve Heinke and Chris Poland |
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