Machine (born Gene Freeman) is an American record producer and mix engineer known for his work in heavy metal, punk, and rock music. He has produced and mixed albums for bands such as Lamb of God, Clutch, and Every Time I Die, and has been described by Kerrang! as a "metal production legend." In addition to his studio work, Machine has contributed to music-production education, including teaching a mix-breakdown of Lamb of God’s Grammy-nominated song "Redneck" on the Nail the Mix platform.

Career Machine has been described by Kerrang! as a "metal production legend," noted for helping developing heavy bands refine their sound and for his role in shaping modern American metal production. His production philosophy has also been profiled by Toontrack, where he discussed building mixes around the most important instrument in a given song and avoiding formulaic templates.

In addition to his record-production work, Machine has contributed to music-production education. In 2018, he appeared as a guest instructor on the Nail the Mix platform, providing a full breakdown of his mix for Lamb of God’s Grammy-nominated song "Redneck," including access to multitrack stems and a livestreamed mixing session.

Discography Machine has worked with a number of artists on their albums: Year Artist Title Role2027ClutchWasted LandsProduced2026Haste the DayDissenterMixingDissenter in Tidal2025VukoviMy God Has Got A GunProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering 2024Haste the DayCoward (10th Anniversary Remix and Remaster)Mixing, masteringCoward (10th Anniversary Remix and Remaster) in TidalUnpeopleThe GardenProduced, engineering, mixing, masteringThe HuThe HU Live At GlastonburyMixing, Mastering2023Nothing MoreSPIRITS (LIVE)Mixing, additional productionPost ProfitSelf DefeaterProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering2022Thousand ThoughtsBetter than NeverMixing, MasteringJust FriendsHellaMixing, Mastering2021Press to MecoTransmuteProduced, engineering, mixing, masteringKerri WattNeptune's DaughterProduced, engineering, mixing, mastering2020The Amity AfflictionEveryone Loves You... Once You leave ThemMixing, mastering2020The Living Tombstonezero_oneProduced, engineering, mixing 2019 Bellybuster When the Morning Comes Mixing, masteringGrayscaleNella VitaProduced, engineering, mixingRoamSmile WideProduced, engineering, mixing, masteringProphets and OutlawsDreamerProduced, engineering, mixing 2018 As It IsThe Great Depression Produced, engineering, mixing Press to MecoHere's to the Fatigue Produced, engineering, mixing, masteringBlue Water HighwayHeartbreak CityProduced, engineering, mixing2016KyngBreathe In The WaterProduced, engineering, mixingCrobotWelcome to Fat CityProduced, engineering, mixing2015ClutchPsychic WarfareProduced, engineering, mixing2014Upon a Burning Body feat. Ice TTurn Down For WhatProduction, engineering, mixing, masteringCrobotSomething SupernaturalProduced, engineering, mixing2013CrossfaithApocalyzeProduced, engineering, mixing Clutch Earth Rocker Produced, engineering, mixing 2012 House vs. Hurricane Crooked Teeth Produced, engineering, mixingImpending Doom Baptized in Filth Mixing, vocal engineering, add productionMiss May I At Heart Produced, engineering, mixingCrossfaith Zion (EP) Produced, engineering, mixing 2011 Hit the Lights Invicta (EP) Production, mixingWe Came as Romans Understanding What We've Grown to Be Produced, engineering, mixing (deluxe edition)Oh, Sleeper Children of Fire MixingProtest the Hero Scurrilous MixingHalestormReAniMate: The CoVeRs ePMixingBrighter Brightest Right for Me Produced, engineering, mixing 2010 Chiodos Illuminaudio Produced, engineering, mixingThe Amity Affliction Youngbloods Produced, engineering, mixingFour Year Strong Enemy of the World Produced, engineering, mixingHalestormLive in Philly, 2010Mixing 2009 Four Year Strong Explains It All Produced, engineering, mixingSuicide Silence No Time to Bleed Produced, engineering, mixing, masteringA Skylit Drive Adelphia MixingCobra StarshipHot MessCo-production, additional engineering, mixingDananananaykroyd Hey Everyone! Produced, engineering, mixingThe CabTake My Hand ft. Cassadee Pope (Remix)Remix, additional production, mix 2008 Johnny Foreigner Waited Up 'til It Was Light Produced, engineering, mixingThe BronxThe Bronx IIIMixingThe Academy Is...Fast Times at Barrington HighMixingThe CabWhisper WarMixing 2007 Bloodsimple Red Harvest Produced, engineeringArmor for SleepEnd Of The World - Machine Intelligence RemixRemix, production, engineering, mixingArmor for Sleep Smile for Them Produced, writing, engineering, mixingDemon Hunter Storm the Gates of Hell MixingHaste the Day Pressure the Hinges MixingCobra Starship ¡Viva la Cobra! Produced, engineering, mixing 2006 Gym Class Heroes As Cruel as School Children "The Queen and I" bonus remix titled "The Machine and I" (feat. Keith Buckley of Every Time I Die)Gym Class HeroesThe QuiltAdditional production, additional engineering, mixedEighteen Visions Eighteen Visions Produced, engineering, mixingHalifax The Inevitability of a Strange World Co-production, engineering, mixingLamb of God Sacrament Produced, engineering, mixing 2005 Armor for Sleep What to Do When You Are Dead Produced, engineering, mixing, additional writingDemon Hunter The Triptych MixingFall Out Boy Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Soundtrack Production, engineering, and mixed the track "Start Today"Emanuel Soundtrack to a Headrush Produced, engineering, mixingMindless Self Indulgence You'll Rebel to Anything Produced, engineering, mixingBoys Night Out Trainwreck Produced, engineering, mixingEvery Time I Die Gutter Phenomenon Produced, engineering, mixing 2004 28 Days Extremist Makeover Produced, engineering, mixingLamb of God Ashes of the Wake Produced, engineered, mixedClutch Blast Tyrant Produced, engineering, mixing2003Hed PEBlackoutProduced, engineering, additional writing Serafin No Push Collide Mixed, additional production for singlesKing Crimson The Power to Believe Co-produced, engineering, mixingKing Crimson Eyes Wide Open (disc 1) MixedKing Crimson EleKtrik: Live in Japan Mixed 2002 Sev All These Dreams Produced, engineering, mixing, additional writingPitchshifter PSI Produced, engineering, mixing28 Days Stealing Chairs Produced, engineering, mixing 2001 Diffuser Injury Loves Melody Mixing, additional productionLostprophets The Fake Sound of Progress Mixed the singlesVision of Disorder From Bliss to Devastation Produced, engineering, mixing, additional writingClutch Pure Rock Fury Produced, engineered2000SubmarineSkin DivingProduced, engineering, mixing Hed PE Broke Produced, engineering, additional writing 1999 The Step Kings Let's Get It On Produced, engineering, mixing, additional writingCoal Chamber feat. Ozzy Osbourne "Shock the Monkey" (Peter Gabriel cover) Mixed singleStony Sleep A Slack Romance Produced, engineering, mixingShootyz Groove High Definition Produced, engineering, mixing, additional writing 1998 Pitchshifter www.pitchshifter.com Produced, engineering, mixing 1996 White Zombie Supersexy Swingin' Sounds Mixed single

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