Rock Machine started out as a cover band though even in their formative years they were slipping in a few original songs to then India audiences that were largely brought up on cover material and pretty hostile to original stuff. Acceptance of the early tunes like "Chains & Black Leather" & "Rock n roll Renegade" by audiences all over India led to the recording of the fairly successful first album titled "Rock 'n Roll Renegade"

Rock Machine were at that time hugely influenced by the bands of the sixties and seventies such as Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Whitesnake, Jethro Tull, Santana, Van Halen, Toto and Yes. Based in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), Rock Machine was one of the first bands in India to tour the length and breadth of the country. Around 1988, the band launched Rock and Roll Renegade, India's first all-original rock album. The album was successful among Indian rock music aficionados and Rock Machine's touring made them very popular among college audiences. The band was known for its slick, well-produced concerts, unlike the highly unpredictable, inconsistent shows put up by amateur Indian bands.

The early 1990s saw a major shift in the entertainment landscape in India. The arrival of MTV made new American and British music more accessible to Indian rock listeners. Almost overnight, the tastes changed and listeners either wanted heavier, harder rock (such as Metallica) or an alternative sound. Thus, "Indus Creed" came into existence in 1993. Gone were the 80s-style clothes and songs. The band adopted a new name that signalled a more global and hip image. Their sound changed dramatically; they introduced softer, more acoustic instruments, including a tabla player. Their third album titled "Indus Creed" was promoted extensively on MTV and even got them a hit single ("Trapped").

Mark Menezes left the band in 1992 and was replaced by Bobby Duggal. Duggal left in 1995 and was replaced by Adrian Fernandes. The band split in the late 1990s.

Indus Creed reunited with their original line-up for a one night performance at the One Tree Festival at Mumbai in 2006.