CRUSHED Issues MIKE CLINK-Produced Debut

April 2, 2007

Specializing in a sound that manages to merge goth with metal — while not sacrificing melody — the five-man band CRUSHED should easily garner heaps of crossover interest with their just-released debut, "My Machine". Hailing from the arid locale of Phoenix, Arizona, the group (which consists of singer/guitarist Mark Lauer, guitarist Mike Halland, guitarist/keyboardist Harry McCaleb, bassist Mike Brown, and drummer Jeff Garten) quickly impressed one of rock's most renowned producers, Mike Clink, who was the main man behind none other than GUNS N' ROSES' "Appetite for Destruction", among other rock classics. "CRUSHED is a blend of hard rock with a melodic overtone, similar to a wolf in sheep's clothing," explains Clink. "The band gave 110% to make sure this was the best CRUSHED album they could deliver."

Clink's expertise quickly rubbed off on CRUSHED, resulting in one helluva debut. "Mike only works on one level and that is top-notch professionalism," adds Lauer. "I have to say I really learned a lot about myself and recording by working with Mike Clink. He encouraged me to dig deeper and to bring out my best." Garten also voices Lauer's sentiment. "[Clink] was able to dig in, and bring out the performances that were inside of us. His astute selections of the people he works with have made 'My Machine' an album I'm extremely proud to call my own.”

The fourteen-track album perfectly captures "the CRUSHED sound," which touches upon riff rockers ("Nocturnal"),melodicism ("Crash Coping"),and tracks that touch upon both approaches ("Hovering"). Having built a solid following in the Arizona region, the group is itching to bring the songs from "My Machine" to life on concert stages throughout the world, admits Halland. "We throw in new songs to test them as well, so fans can hear songs live they would have not heard otherwise. CRUSHED is a very energetic live band — the band looks at each show as an event."

Check out the video for "Hovering" at YouTube.

For more information, visit www.crushed.net.

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