Editing Saviour Machine (section)

===Formation and early years (1989–1993)===
The band was formed by brothers Jeff and [[Eric Clayton]] in mid-1989. By the time of its first tour in 1993, the band was Eric Clayton – vocals, Jeff Clayton – guitars, Dean Forsyth – bass, Jayson Heart – drums, and Nathan Van Hala – keyboards. The band took its name from a song on the [[David Bowie]] album ''[[The Man Who Sold the World (album)|The Man Who Sold the World]]''. Saviour Machine recorded and released their first demos in 1990. A theatrical stage show featuring [[pyrotechnics]], images projected onto a background screen and other [[theatrical properties|props]] attracted a growing fan base in Southern California.  
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In 1993, with the help of Deliverance frontman Jimmy P. Brown II, Saviour Machine signed with and released their first full-length album on Intense Records, an imprint of the Frontline subsidiary of [[Roadrunner Records]]. Musically, the band developed a guitar-driven rock music sound, featuring melodic [[riff]]s and extensive solos by Jeff Clayton.

Despite critical acclaim from the mainstream press<ref>{{cite web |author=Espiau, Olivier |title=Saviour Machine - Saviour Machine II |publisher=Open Publishing |year=2004 |work=Metal Storm |url= http://www.metalstorm.ee/pub/review.php?review_id=292&print_page=yes |access-date=September 9, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Espiau, Olivier |title= Saviour Machine - Saviour Machine I |publisher=Open Publishing |date=February 4, 2004 |work=Metal Storm |url= http://www.metalstorm.ee/bands/album.php?album_id=1033&band_id=149&bandname=Saviour+Machine |access-date=September 9, 2007 }}</ref> and a growing number of fans nationwide, people in some conservative circles reportedly felt threatened by Saviour Machine's lyrical direction and stage presentation, most prominently the white make-up and jewel worn by vocalist Eric Clayton. During their 1993 tour with metal band [[Deliverance (metal band)|Deliverance]], the controversy spilled over at a concert at the New Union, a club in [[Minneapolis]]. Several songs into their set, the power was cut and the performers were ushered from the stage. This was followed by an announcement from New Union management stating they were uncomfortable with the content of the show. However, many in the crowd gathered with the band shortly after at a local [[White Castle (restaurant)|White Castle]] restaurant to show their continued support.{{ref|1}}