Mindset X
Steven "Scott" Haidaichuk - Guitars & Vocals
Adam Cote - Drums
Jerry Houle - Bass & Vocals
sixstringpromotions - management/booking
email:mindsetxmanager@verizon.net
NEWS UPDATE
Mindsetx -"This EP is self titled" to be released on April 4th, 2009 and will be FREE at all shows. It will also be avaialble for download on Itunes.
1. Sheeple
2. Sunset Boulevard
3. Anti-Depressia
****************************** ARTWORK by Jeff Wells : http://www.myspace.com/rattuscorax ******************************
The musical journey began in the fall of 2004. Steven Scott and Adam Cote were looking for a new bassist due to the breakup of their last musical engagement. Jerry Houle, a drummer by trade, contacted Steven in hopes for a tryout on bass guitar. They met at a local watering hole with Steven not knowing what Jerry looked liked…but Steven knew instinctively by the loud voice coming from the other end of the bar. Mindset X was now complete.
During the first few sessions together the band agreed on one thing – strive to create something unique and create the music that THEY loved with hopes that others would feel the same. The wide ranging influences of each member, from progressive metal to punk, set the course for the music. Months after forming, Mindset X released their first self produced CD titled “Statecraft”. No longer in print, Statecraft was a conceptual piece and a bold move for a young band to make. But they made it anyway.
In the winter of 2006, after touring New England to create a name for them selves, Mindset X released their next CD, "Physics". Physics was a more matured compilation of music and contained, to this day, one of the bands most requested live songs, “Atmosphere”. It was during the touring for Physics that Joe O’Brien, owner of Rat Pak Records, started to take notice of the band. Mindset X was signed to Rat Pak a short time later.
Mindset X continued to write in 2006 while playing weekly around New England. They soon gained a reputation as one of the premier live bands to see, combining a highly energetic stage show with a noticeable passion for what they loved to do.
A short year later, Mindset X self produced and released "Generation Rx". GRX was an ambitious album, heavier than their previous, and showcased the playing abilities of the band. “Suicide Girl” and more notably, “Ghosts in Boston” became live anthems. GRX received rave reviews from their fans and was a top seller for Rat Pak Records in 2007.
The music just kept on flowing. In the fall of the same year, the band decided to try a different avenue and entered Drumlin Downe studios to record a single for their label at the time. In true Mindset X fashion, they ended up recording 5 new songs, and released "Bipolar" in the fall of 2007. Bipolar showcased the growth of the band and songs such as “Day after Day” and “Shore” were added to their live show. In order to spread the word about MSX, Bipolar was given away for free. But they weren’t done. They wanted to finish the album.
Released on April 15th, 2008, "Thread" was the bands 4th full length release since its conception in late 2004. Thread contained 4 re-recorded songs from Bipolar and 7 new songs. "Thread" was a more mature path for Mindset X and also forged a new direction musically for the band. Mindset X & Rat Pak Records parted ways in December of 2008.
Forward to April 4th, 2009. A brand new 3 song EP. A new musicial direction. A different Mindset X with the same musicial fundementals. 4/4/09 will mark the release of the new MSX EP, "This album is self titled". This EP is FREE at all Mindset X shows. It will also be available through Itunes.
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