World class modern progressive alternative metal recently described as Evanescence meets Metallica via Mahavishnu, always venturing outside of the box, constantly pushing the envelope, these words just barely conjure the creative energy and fiery sonic synergy known simply as Mastermind.
Founded by brothers Bill Berends (guitars & vocal) and Rich Berends (drums), Mastermind reached audiences around the world throughout the 90's as a power trio with four highly acclaimed indie album releases. They continued to grow with renowned Swedish keyboard wiz Jens Johansson (Stratovarius) joining the band's following pair of studio albums for the Inside Out Music label. Now in their second decade, Mastermind has evolved into a lean mean new millennium force spearheaded by the electrifying voice of Tracy McShane and solidified by the nimble power of bassist Laura Johnson.
This band is indeed something very unique and special. A balance of sexual energy drawing on a broad and colorful musical palette ranging from the progressive masterworks of Brainstorm to the sublime darkness of Tragic Symphony. From the pinnacle of musicianship on Excelsior! to the inventive twists on power metal with Angels of the Apocalypse. Reaching an ever growing fan base spanning generation, style, and gender, few bands can lay claim to such an all encompassing musical experience.
Looking to the future while still honoring their past, the power and passion of McShane's voice draws comparisons from Pat Benatar to Amy Lee. Perfectly matched to producer/guitarist Bill Berends' unique writing and driving riffs, powered by the mind boggling power and finesse of the Berends-Johnson rhythm section, Mastermind is a forward thinking high octane musical entity like no other.
With six figure sales on various globally distributed labels, Mastermind has toured Europe, Japan, and the USA establishing a solid career spanning into the new the millennium. Ask anyone who has experienced a live performance and you€™ll hear "amazing", "incredible", and "unbelievable" punctuating every conversation. Seriously. Mastermind demonstrates time and again this is a band head and shoulders above the mind numbing clutter in today's cookie cutter music cloning business.
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http://www.mastermindband.com and
http://www.myspace.com/mastermindband
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