Hex Machine
HEX MACHINE is a heavy rock 4-piece band from Richmond, VA,
formed by ex-Human Thurma bassist Trevor Thomas, on guitar and vocals, and drum kingpin Dave Witte (Melt-Banana, Municipal Waste) in 2004. After starting out as an improvisational / ambient metal duo, the band recruited bass player Paul Webb, who previously was witnessed dressing in a Seahorse costume performing composed noise music in public as Mr. Seahorse.
The new trio saw the release of their early amalgamations of riffed up AmRep flared math rock in their “S/T” 7” EP (Relapse Records) in 2006. The same year, HEX MACHINE recruited artillery guitarist Scott Hudgins of the much praised seminal Richmond band Sliang Laos and currently Tulsa Drone. Seasoned drummer Chris Gallo tag-teamed with Witte for the drum throne, who among other medals, is an ex-member of Clockhammer, Malediction, and co-founder of Farquhar, filling out the powerhouse lineup. The band has garnered a sordid cult following in appreciation in part by the likeness of what some call a “Richmond sound” and has performed up and down the eastern seaboard, playing numerous shows with some of the best in underground rock music.
The band has been busy lining their metal box with what else? Scotch guard and recording sessions! Most noteworthy, a pair of devils captured on 6.6.06 and mastered by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Visceral Sound). Really hot…6 months later, van burns to the ground! They live! This fall 2007 can expect to hear fresh strange fruits of the band’s labors in the form of a new 12” EP Run to Earth (Molsook)! Recorded in Richmond at the Etching Tin with John Chambers and mastered by Colin Marston (Behold…the Arctopus / Menegroth), it is currently only available from the band as a tour CD (Minimum Underdrive) so go see them and steal it!
