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View the Speed Spider video clip here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7XVRpzapRc Mechanical Black's debut album, Reborn, is a concept album about the journey of a transgendered male to female. The album contains styles of music ranging from speed metal to soft rock which represent various states of mind during the process of transition. The album is dedicated to one of its contributors, TV personality Peter Wherrett (aka Pip) who passed away during the making of the album. The mixing and mastering was done by Paul Gomersall, who has worked with such greats as Phil Collins, George Michael and Boy George amongst many others. The album also boasts a number of guest musicians such as Pete Drummond (the drummer from Dragon), Bill Risby (one of Australia’s finest keyboardists) and renowned trumpet player Ralph Pyl. Mechanical Black are Hex (vocals, bass), Loki (vocals, guitar), Switch (guitar) and Hide (drums). The band’s influences vary dramatically from song to song and the album’s