Mindwars

History

Mindwars was created in the Fall of 2013 by the desire of two individuals who wanted to bring the sound of metal from the 1980s to the current power of 2014. Mike Alvord formerly of Holy Terror and Roby Vitari formerly of Jester Beast, met by chance in 1989 when Holy Terror was touring Europe in support of their 1988 release Mind Wars. Roby originally from Southern Italy in the region of Calabria discovered that he had similar roots as Mike, being that his grandparents are from the same region. Approximately 25 years later Mike and Roby reconnected through the internet and discussed creating something musically that they both believe has been lost. The result is Mindwars, an 80s rebirth of speed/thrash metal with influences ranging from Black Sabbath to NWOBHM.

Mindwars sold over 1,500 copies of their debut release 'The Enemy Within' (2014, Punishment 18 Records), followed by several shows in Southern California in 2014.

The follow up 'Sworn to to Secrecy' hit the streets in April 2016, again via Punishment 18 Records. The record captures a complete band collaboration along with mixing and mastering credits by the legendary metal producer Bill Metoyer.

(source: Mindwars, October 2016)