Machine

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: