Music Style Electronic & Industrial Heavy Metal

Musical Influences Vio-Lence, Machine Head, Skinlab, Unjust, 40 Grit

Similar Artists There is no comparison.....Experience it for yourselves now!

Group Members Steve Machado (Vocals/Programming) Phil Demmel (Guitars)(Member of Bay Area Legends Vio-Lence) Mark Hernandez (Digital Drums/Percussion) Brian "Shack" Snyder (Keyboard) Chris Addison (Bass) Chris Hanson (Production/Engineering)

Albums self titled "Technocracy" 2001, on Mighty Spec Records

Press Reviews Hotly anticipated in many different circles, Technocracy, after a little time organizing themselves and beginning to hit the live show circuit, released this powerhouse debut effort that combines the heavy guitar crunch their leading axeman (and a member of the legendary thrash metal outfit Vio-lence) Phil Demmel, has a tendency to produce with a modern sound complemented by quick drum fills and keyboards and samples to round out the entire platter. Featuring the aforementioned Demmel, keys / synthesizer soundmaker Brian Snyder, drummer Mark Hernandez, bassist Chris Addison, and one of the strongest points on this effort, vocalist Steve Machado, Technocracy pretty much nailed this recording from the get-go, leaving little to the imagination by displaying their entire range and talent. This recording has several highlights including the leading track "Prognosis" which basically introduces Machado and his sailing vocal personality, "Naiad" which opens with an undulating type of guitar riff with an electricity spark sound effect layering the sound, "I Survive" which breaks open the 'Nocracy sound with a different overall feel to open offering a futuristic type of sing-speak approach that breaks into a strong riff, and quite possibly the strongest tune on this entire disc, "How We Die", which all but defines this effort encapsulated into one four minute tune with heavy riffing, hooks across the board, and Machado's strongest vocal work. Technocracy has basically taken themselves from the beginning stages and jumped their level of underground acceptance about twenty notches with this smooth driven, heavy, sometimes punishing, somewhat accessible disc. The combination of the modern, dare-say future feel, overall blend of the sound matched by Demmel's penchant for brutal riffs and Machado's deeply melodic vocals makes this effort ready for both the metal fan and the commercial radio as the tunes carry an ounce of hook-laden chorus breaks and overall structures. This is a highly respected, well produced, well executed piece of modern day metal without any of today's heavy sound influences. Rather, Technocracy has created their own style to break their entry. Very well done and highly recommended. Review by Mario Perotti of POWERSLAVE.COM

Location Oakland, CA - USA

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