Logan was one of the founding members of Machine Head along with Robb, Adam & Tony. He knew Robb already, and grew up with Adam as childhood friends.
It seems as though somewhere during the touring of The More Things Change… Logan began to distance himself from the other members, and eventually Logan left in March 1998. An official statement by the band at the time read:
‘After ten months of touring Machine Head had returned home to begin work on the new record. After distancing himself over the last half of touring, various problems peaked and during the first week of March 1998 Logan Mader quit Machine Head.
Reasons: Wanting the ability to do outside musical projects for extra income,something that some bands allow but is not a part of our philosophy.
Machine Head is a full time commitment. The majority of the income generated is turned around and reinvested into the maintenance of running the band. Not a path chosen by all bands,however it is how Machine Head has always worked. As everyone "should" know, the "path" to success isn't always paved with quick money and to get there takes work, dedication and pride. The depth of this work ethic has been hard on us all, but we deeply believe in what Machine Head is doing and in the people who have supported us ----unfortunately Logan didn't.
The fact that Logan quit the band has left us devastated, we honestly feel betrayed and are deeply disappointed. We wanted him to stay but it was not to be. Machine Head will continue to create new material, and are preparing to audition guitarists. Machine Heads focus is clearer than ever, as you know we have always faced our problems head on and we're not about to stop now. We would like to thank you for your continued support.
Stay strong.
= Machine Head ='
The song ‘Devil With A King's Card' is supposedly written about Logan , look at the lyrics and you will see that his departure was not a quiet one.
Logan joined Soulfly as a touring guitarist for 3 months shortly after leaving Machine Head, appearing on some live track son the Limited Edition release of their first album. In 2000, he formed Medication with ex Ugly Kid Joe man Whitfield Crane, but they dissolved sometime in 2002.
Logan now has a new band called Stereo Black (Logan is lead vocals) and he is also trying his hands at music production. |
