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Halls Of the Machine

All Tribal Dignitaries [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD]

Halls Of the Machine: All Tribal Dignitaries [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD] (Copy This!)

A bold reinvention from Halls of the Machine, trading electronica atmospheres for a guitar-fueled rock ensemble where Mike Graff's riffs, Michael Jerome's driving percussion, and dual bass foundations collide with subtle string undercurrents, forging a dense, cinematic sound that balances raw physicality with lingering, haunted introspection.
 

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Mike Graff-guitars

Van Eric Martin-keyboards

Michael Jerome-drums, percussion

Zack Busby-bass

Jonathan Flaugher-bass

Neel Hammond-strings

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Label: Copy This!
Catalog ID: CT005
Squidco Product Code: 36134

Format: CASSETTE
Condition: New
Released: 2025
Country: USA
Packaging: Cassette
Recorded at The Chaletm in Los Angeles, California; Roy Shakked Recording, in Los Angeles, California; and Van Eric Recording, Fort Worth, Texas, by Van Eric Martin and Will Golden
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"Mike Graff is a guitarist from Texas, best known for his work with the 1990s post-industrial/alternative metal group Course of Empire. Starting in 1988, the band became a prominent act in the Deep Ellum scene in Dallas, releasing three studio albums: Course of Empire, Initiation, and Telepathic Last Words. After Course of Empire, Graff collaborated with former band members to form Halls of the Machine, focusing on minimalist ambient music."

-Mike Graff Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mikegraffguitar/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
10/20/2025

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"Van Eric Martin is a keyboardist and producer who collaborated with Mike Graff and Michael Jerome in the ambient music project Halls of the Machine. Their debut album, Atmospheres for Lovers and Sleepers, was released in 2001. Martin has also been involved in various other musical projects, contributing his skills as a keyboardist and producer."

-Squidco 10/20/2025

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"Michael Jerome Moore, known professionally as Michael Jerome, is an American drummer and percussionist specializing in improvisational sound art, studio session recording, and touring. His influences span classical, jazz, soul, punk, rock, and world music genres. Over the years, he has toured and recorded with numerous artists, including the five-time Grammy winners Blind Boys of Alabama, John Cale, and Richard Thompson. He is currently touring and recording with Better Than Ezra, The Third Mind, Slash, and others."

-Michael Jerome Website (https://michaeljeromeondrums.com/bio/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
10/20/2025

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A Texas-based bassist known for his work with the alternative rock band Toadies and other Fort Worth projects, Zack Busby brings a deep, melodic low end shaped by post-grunge, hard rock, and Americana influences. His bass work is grounded, riff-focused, and song-driven, providing weight and anchor in ensemble settings.

-Squidco 10/20/2025

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An accomplished Los Angeles session bassist, Jonathan Flaugher has performed across jazz, indie, and singer-songwriter circles, contributing to artists such as Ryan Adams, Andrew Bird, and Sam Phillips. His approach blends lyrical sensitivity with studio precision, adding nuance and harmonic depth to multi-genre recordings.

-Squidco 10/20/2025

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A classically trained violinist and string arranger, Neel Hammond moves fluidly between chamber music, folk projects, and experimental rock sessions. Based in Southern California, his work often adds cinematic texture and emotional counterpoint, bringing orchestral color to otherwise electric ensembles.

-Squidco 10/20/2025

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