Face Down (band)

Face Down (formerly known as Machine God) is a Swedish heavy metal band originally founded in 1993. They disbanded in 1999 and reformed in 2004. The latest formation consisted of singer Marco Aro (currently of The Resistance and The Haunted), drummer Christofer Barkensjö (formerly of Kaamos and Blackshine), guitarist Rickard Dahlberg (Construcdead), and bassist Joakim Hedestedt. Their final album, The Will to Power, was produced by Jocke Skog and was released in November 2005, entering the Swedish hard rock chart at number 19.[1] Currently on an indefinite hiatus.

Face Down
OriginSweden
Genres
Years active1993–1999; 2004–2011
LabelsBlack Lodge Records
Associated actsThe Haunted
The Resistance
MembersMarco Aro
Joacim Carlsson
Joakim Hedestedt
Christoffer Barkensjö

Members
  • Marco Aro - vocals (1993-1999; 2004-2011)
  • Rickard Dahlberg - guitar (2007-2011)
  • Joakim Hedestedt - bass (1993-1999; 2004-2011)
  • Christofer Barkensjö - drums (2006-2011)

Former members
  • Alex Linder - guitar (1993–1994)
  • Niklas Ekstrand - guitar (1994–1995)
  • Joacim Carlsson - guitar (2004–2007)
  • Richard Bång - drums (1993–1995)
  • Peter Stjärnvind - drums (1995–1997)
  • Håkan Ericsson - drums (1997–1999)
  • Erik Thyselius - drums (2004–2006)

Discography
  • One Eyed Man (demo, 1994)
  • Mindfield (1995)
  • The Twisted Rule the Wicked (1997)
  • The Will to Power (2005)

References
  1. "FACE DOWN: 'The Will To Power' Enters Swedish Hard Rock Chart At No. 19". Blabbermouth.net. 18 November 2005. Retrieved 24 January 2018.


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