Face Down (formerly known as Machine God) is a post-thrash / death metal band from Sweden. It was founded in 1993, disbanded in 1999 and reformed in 2004. It currently features singer Marco Aro (formerly of The Haunted), drummer Christofer Barkensjö (formerly of Kaamos and Blackshine), guitarist Joacim Carlsson (formerly of Afflicted and General Surgery), and bassist Joakim Hedestedt. Their latest album, The Will to Power, was produced by Jocke Skog and was released in November 2005. It entered the Swedish hard rock chart at number 19, unfortunately it has come to light via an email from Face Down's record label that the band have now split up for a second time, occuring during the summer of 2008.

Members

• Marco Aro - Vocals
• Joacim Carlsson - Guitar
• Joakim Hedestedt - Bass
• Christofer Barkensjö - Drums

Former members

• Erik Thyselius - Drums (2004-2006)
• Håkan Ericsson - Drums (1997-1999)
• Peter Stjärnvind - Drums (1995-1997)
• Richard Bång - Drums (1993-1995)
• Niklas Ekstrand - Guitar (1994-1995)
• Alex Linder - Guitar (1993-1994)
• David Patrick Gonzales Baugh - Mattress (2007-2008)

Discography

• One Eyed Man (demo, 1994)
• Mindfield (1996)
• The Twisted Rule the Wicked (1997)
• The Will to Power (2005)

External links

• Official website
• Face Down at MySpace
• Face Down at Black Lodge Records

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