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side projects
· Scott Benzel (right below)
· Mike Fisher
· Ray Riendeau
· David Suycott
· Tom Cofeen

(If you Have any Info/News on Machines Side Projects Email Me and I'll Post It!)

Scott Benzel-Vocalist
Acme Plus Album
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 'Acme Plus' (1999)
Remixes Track to the Song 'Blue Green Olga' along with Jack Dangers of Meat Beat Manifesto and Jim Waters.

  • The Cocksmen- Contributes Keyboards and Samples for this Arizona Based Group.

  • Brasil666-Album 'Six Sides' Produced and Mixed by Scott Benzel (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, T-Model Ford,Calexico) and Jim Waters (Sonic Youth, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Boss Hog) at Waterworks West. Tucson, AZ. 1998.

    The Lineup:

    Tom Melchionda-6-string bass,guitars, noises.
    Larry Burr- Trumpet/trumpet fx, vibes
    Hal DeBecker- electric piano,organ
    Tim Sparks- drums, percussion.
    Scott Benzel- e piano, organ, synths,programming.

    As of now five songs exsist including Cielo Drive, Enter The Six,Six After Midnight, Theme, and Trio So Nice.

  • Mike Fisher:Keyboards
    Sir Wellington Du Beuf Sonda Cover
  • Amish Rake Fight - Mike's First Side Project since the demise of MOLG. Mp3s can be found at: http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/166/amish_rake_fight.html for two songs "Sonda" and "Sir Wellington Du Beuf".

  • Tapeworm - Possible keyboardist for this Trent Reznor Side Project.

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  • Ray Riendeau-Bass

    Two Album
    Two-'Voyeurs' (1997)
    Bassist Ray Riendeau contributes bass for Rob Halford's, formerly of Judas Priest, debut solo project. The album also has contributions by such names as James Wooley, formely of NIN, and with help from Dave 'Rave' Ogilive (longtime Skinny Puppy producer).

    << Two Links >>
    Chaos Control: Two

    [Buy Voyeurs]

    Nothing Records


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    David Suycott-Drums

    Jar Logo
    Jar-'Down Enough'
    Drummer David Suycott makes a guest appearance on drums for the band's debut album. Jar is describe as shaping grooves that engage and reflect the soul of the alternative and the mind of the funk.The band's album is available on the independent label Glacier Ent.

    Ungod Album
    Stabbing Westward-'Ungod' (1993/94)
    Stabbing Westward-If you were not aware, Dave's first group was in fact Stabbing Westward during the debut release 'Ungod' Stabbing Westward-If you were not aware, Dave's first group was in fact Stabbing Westward during the debut release 'Ungod'

    << Stabbing Westward Links >>
    Official Website

    [Buy Ungod]

    Click For Larger Image
    Verbow-'Chronicles' (1997)

    [Click for Picture with Band]

    David had a brief stint with the band Verbow ,which was signed by Sony 550, contributing his drumming talents to the album 'Chronicles'. The electrified quartet from Austin,Texas features Jason and Alison along with bassist Jason Block.The band spent a month mixing their debut album with Bob Mould, by whom it was produced in Austin, Texas. They incidentally opened several dates for Mould on his last solo tour.

    << Verbow Links >>
    Official Website


    [Buy Chronicles]

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    Butterfly Child-'Soft Explosives' (1998)
    Butterfly Child-David has contributed also to Butterfly Child's 1998 album entitled 'Soft Explosives'. Joe Cassidy (who is the Butterfly Child) is described by CMJ as making "a soul-baring third statement with Soft Explosives, a kind of cinematic emotional soundtrack created by a post-modern philharmonic."


    [Buy Soft Explosives]
  • Thanks to Ryan Rogness for the info


  • Rex Tangle- This first independant solo album entitled "Zakophosmologik" features collaboration of two of Rex's friends and musicians Don Kirby and David Suycott.

  • Slam- Not much info on this band except they have 4 albums.

  • Charlelie Couture- All I Know is he worked with him at one time or another.

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  • Tom Cofeen-Guitar
  • Beats The Hell Out Of Me-Tom's Intial Band before MOLG.Sounds Heavy with an obvious punk influence.

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