H8machine formed in 2006 around vocalist Jason Novak and bassist Jared Slomanson. Their debut album 'The Exorcist' came out in 2009, with the track 'Betrayed' getting attention for Novak's raw delivery and the song's haunting melody. Drummer Ryan Malouin joined the core lineup as they developed their sound.
They've put out several albums since then, including 'Dehumanized' in 2011, 'The Age of the Machine' in 2014, and 'Inhuman' in 2018. Songs like 'Crucified,' 'Broken Away,' and 'Discipline Through Punishment' show their range within industrial and electronic territory, with Novak handling most of the lyrics.
Some of their material has drawn criticism for its themes, and a few songs have been kept off mainstream radio. They've kept working regardless, with Novak, Slomanson, and Malouin collaborating on the music.
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