Mindset
Since their formation in 1994, Virginia Beach, USA-based Mindset have strived for a hard-hitting sound without compromising their direction and attitude. Don Campbell (b. 25 July 1963; guitar) left his previous band and recruited long-time friend John O’Neil (b. 29 May 1964; bass) to start the new group. They then found Kenny Windley (b. 30 May 1976; drums) and Roddy Lane (b. 3 August 1967; vocals) to complete the unit. From their diverse backgrounds the various members brought a range of influences to their sound, ranging from Tool and Soundgarden to Deep Purple. The result was a hard-driving, melodic sound, tempered by layered and passionate vocals. With the line-up in place, four weeks were spent writing and arranging material for their debut EP, which was recorded under the guidance of Stacy Heydon. The bass-heavy crunch and hardcore-influenced stance meant that the band fell neatly into the burgeoning category of extreme metal. The EP was impressive enough to secure the band a slot on the 1995 Ticketmaster Music Showcase in Virginia Beach, and they subsequently attracted record label interest. They signed to Noise International Records and eventually emerged from a 15-day recording session with a set comprising raging hardcore and industrial-tinged heavy metal for their self-titled debut. Drawing inspiration from personal experience, the bulk of the lyrics dealt with relationships, but the band also proved to have a sense of irony and social awareness with tracks such as the memorably titled ‘If The Devil Wore Adidas’, a sarcastic dig at the US propensity for following the latest fads. The inevitable comparisons with Korn followed, but Mindset proved to be far more than mere copyists throughout the inevitable bout of touring that followed.
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Unearthed
Hard Rock - Released by Sacrifice Records on Jul 20, 2010
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Leave No Doubt
Electronic - Released by React Records on Oct 7, 2012
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Nothing Less
Punk / New Wave - Released by React Records on Jan 15, 2016
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EP Collection
Punk / New Wave - Released by React Records on Apr 24, 2012
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Cypher Breaks, Vol. 1
Dance - Released by madebymindset Records on May 26, 2023
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Where Is My Escape
Rock - Released by 1063998 Records DK on Jan 26, 2020
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Came A Long Way
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by madebymindset Records on Jan 26, 2024
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Sunrise EP
Drum & Bass - Released by Love For Low Frequencies on Jan 12, 2024
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Trenched
Dance - Released by 1049488 Records DK2 on Mar 19, 2024
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The magic bean
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Randy Tchik on Apr 17, 2024
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