Ghost in the Machine

Mixing hard rock, goth rock, and electronica into a genre they call "rocktronica," Milwaukee's Ghost in the Machine are a longstanding band with a solid cult following. They made their debut in 1998 with a self-titled EP, then returned in 2000 with their first full-length, The Haunting Begins. The Repo Session appeared in 2005, then a year later came The One Within, featuring their aggressive cover of ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man." Newcomers got a chance to catch up in 2006 when the Compulsive EP landed with favorite tracks from their previous releases. ~ David Jeffries