News
(14 December 2024) Return to Japan Tour 2025: We are thrilled to announce our return to the land of the rising sun in the Spring of 2025!!! Check “Tour” section for more details.
(November 29th 2024) We are excited to announce our signing to High Roller Records for the release of our fifth album “V‘ on LP, CD and music cassette in early 2025. Pre-order will start soon.
(July 22nd 2024) New Album V out September 2nd!!!
Track List:
- Stand Guard at the Gates of Your Mind
- Beneath the Trees
- Live to Die
- Crusaders
- The Road to Madagascar
- West of Nowhere
- Chasing the Wind
- Source of Destruction
- Into the Known
- Vultures of the Eighth Wonder
- The Logical Song
(March 1st 2024) 2024 Euro Tour dates announced!!!
Fri – Sept 6th – Hell Club, Diest, BE
Sat – Sept 7th – Chinastraat, Ghent, BE
Mon – Sept 9th – Goldgrube, Kassel, DE
Tue – Sept 10th – Feierwerk, Munich, DE
Thu – Sept 12th – Rockhouse, Salzburg, AT
Fri – Sept 13th – Storm Crusher Festival, DE
(November 26th 2023)
We are thrilled to announce we will play STORM CRUSHER FESTIVAL in Germany, September 2024!
(September 1st 2023)
“Mindwars Strikes Japan Tour” 2023! We’ll be playing 3 shows in the land of the rising sun! Check Tour Section for more details
(July 1st 2021)
The Awakening Video (by Camillo Copat/Warehouse17), Out Now!
Check it out on Media/Video page.
(March 14th 2021)
(Who’ll stop the) Aryan Race guitar play through by Danny Z, Out Now!
Check it out on Media/Video page.(February 1st 2021)
From the depths and fire below rose Mike Alvord and his guitar play through of the song Holy Terror from MindWars 2020 release “The Fourth Turning”.
Check it out on Media/Video page.
(January 1st 2021)
Digital Dictatorship lyric video out today (by Camillo Copat/Warehouse17).
Check it out on Media/Video page.
(November 30th 2020)
Today, we release another video from our recent album “The Fourth Turning”.
In these times of Covid gigless days, our drummer Roby Vitari performs the song “Blood Red” in a drum play through. Check Media/Video page.
(November 9th 2020)
“The System” Videoclip:
We have released our first official video from the album The Fourth Turning. SelfBurning created the amazing animation and MindWars the music to capture the elements from The System and the unfolding chaos of our times.
Check “Media/Video page for full video.
(November 3rd 2020)
“The System” Videoclip coming soon, check out a short Trailer of it on Media/Video Page!!!
(October 12th 2020)
Black Death Lockdown Video Out!!!
Check Media/Video page for full Video
(September 14th 2020)
THE FOURTH TURNING Facebook Listening Event
Join us on FaceBook to hear our new album The Fourth Turning.
Saturday September 25th at 8PM PST and Sunday 21:00 GMT (12:00 PM PST), we will be live to stream the new album and give away merchandise.
(September 9th 2020)
Pre-order The Fourth Turning at Plastic Head Megastore before September 20, 2020 and be entered into a raffle to win Mindwars merchandise. Send your pre-order receipt to info@mindwarsofficial.com
NEW Mindwars The Fourth Turning shirts $15 only!
Order at Mindwars Shop
Every new shirt order receives a copy of either Sworn to Secrecy or The Enemy Within plus other goodies (free shipping on all orders before September 20, 2020)
(August 30th 2020)
MindWars Official Track Visualizer online NOW!!!
(August 24th 2020)
Here’s the FOURTH TURNING Teaser Video…It’s about time…
(August 17th 2020)
We have revealed the cover of THE FOURTH TURNING, set for release on September 25, 2020 through Dissonance Productions. The cover is a departure from their first three albums and themes. The apocalyptic scene depicts the albums theme and foreshadowing and CadiesArt brings down the hammer with this mind bending cover.
Tracklist:
1. The Awakening
2. Fall In Line
3. MindWars
4. (Who’ll Stop The) Aryan Race
5. The System
6. Digital Dictatorship
7. Marching Off To War
8. Black Death
9. Blood Red
10. Holy Terror
11. (Bonus Track) Criminally Insane
(August 10th 2020)
In a time of crisis and our institutional systems are being destroyed. Artists of yesterday are dying, Prophets are rising to elderhood, and the heroes of tomorrow transcend to adulthood…this is THE FOURTH TURNING.
(August 1st 2020)
MindWars are set to release their 4th most promising and heaviest album to date through Dissonance Productions. Ten skull crushing new original songs and a tribute to Slayer with a cover of Reign in Blood’s Criminally Insane.
With lyrics covering topics of war, civil unrest, disease, and authoritarian governments, this album is truly the soundtrack of 2020!
(January 28th 2020)
SLAYER Tribute YouTube Compilation ONLINE!!!!
26 bands from all over the world paying tribute to one of the greatest thrash bands ever, we are in with Criminally Insane (Track #12).
Check it out NOW at the following link
http://antichristmagazine.com/a-tribute-to-slayer-2020/
(January 20th 2020)
We are extremely sorry and regret to announce that MINDWARS will not be performing at True Trash Festival 2020 (Osaka, Japan) due to our drummer’s unexpected immigration issues.
We fully support TTF, Mikitoshi Matsuo, Rock Stakk Records Staff and we hope to have the chance to perform at TTF 2021!
(January 16th 2020)
We will perform on February 23rd at TRUE THRASH FESTIVAL 2020 in Osaka, JAPAN alongside Sacred Reich and Vio-Lence!!!
(October 21st 2019)
A Tribute To SLAYER will be released through Antichrist magazine’s official Youtube channel, (not for sale).
MINDWARS will be in with CRIMINALLY INSANE from the legendary album REIGN IN BLOOD! Stay tuned for release info
(May 27th 2019)
4th album pre-production almost done….stay tuned for updates!!!
(March 27th 2019)
Writing process of the 4th album at Number 8 Studio (Santa Ana, CA) is still in progress. Stay tuned…
(February 3rd 2019)
We are currently working on the preproduction of our 4th album at Number 8 Studio in Santa Ana, CALIFORNIA
(January 1st 2019)
We are excited to announce that on January 25th 2019 we’ll be performing at the Schecter Guitars Annual NAMM Indie Party in Anaheim (CA). Check “Tour” sections for details.
(November 13th 2018)
“Conspiracy” Videoclip out now.
Check it out on “Media/Video” section
(July 20th 2018)
“Do Unto Others” released in North America on July 20 2018.
(July 12th 2018)
“Do Unto Other”s DeLuxe Vinyl Edition out NOW on Back On Black Records!
(July 7th 2018)
We are excited to announce the first show of the “Do Unto Others” Fall 2018 US South West Mini-tour:
October 23rd, The Viper Room, Hollywood (with hardcore legends D.R.I.)
(June 22nd 2018)
We are planning the “DO UNTO OTHERS” Fall 2018 US Tour, stay tuned for details.
(June 5th 2018)
“Do Unto Others” LP (coloured vinyl), coming soon on Back On Black Records.
(April 13th 2018)
Our third album “Do Unto Others” out today world-wide through Dissonance Productions!
(January 14th 2018)
“Do Unto Others” release date is set for April Friday the 13th 2018 through Dissonance Productions.
(November 5th 2017)
“Do Unto Others” mastering complete.
Stay tuned for album release info…
(October 15th 2017)
“Do Unto Others” mixing complete.
(September 10th 2017)
“Do Unto Others” mixing underway in Los Angeles.
(August 2nd 2017)
We are honored to announce our signing with Dissonance Productions for the release of our third album “Do Unto Others” slated to hit the streets in early 2018.
(July 13th 2017)
“Do Unto Others” recordings complete!
(June 27th 2017)
#3 recordings are underway between Turin and Los Angeles. Drums and bass done, currently working on guitars and vocals. Important announcement soon to be announced.
(May 1st 2017)
3 is the perfect number and today we start tracking drums for our third album. We are ready and excited…. stay tuned for upcoming studio reports! \m/
(April 9th 2017)
Working on record #3
Stay tuned for more info…
(March 1st 2017)
Third album pre-production underway
(January 1st 2017)
“Sworn To Secrecy” US Tour soon just announced!
Check Tour section for details
(December 26th, 2016)
2017 US Tour soon to be announced!
Check Tour section for details
(October 6th, 2016)
Scalp Bounty (videoclip) available now!
The video features hand drawing artistry by MisterNatMan.
Check Media/Video section
(September 9th, 2016)
“Sworn To Secrecy” European Tour just announced!
Check Tour section
(August 22nd, 2016)
Cradle To Grave (videoclip) available now!
Check Media/Video section
(June 28th, 2016)
No Voice (videoclip) available now!
Check Media/Video section
(May 16th, 2016)
Sworn To Secrecy (videoclip) available now!
Check Media/Video section
(April 14th, 2016)
Twisted (lyric video) and streaming available now!
Check Media section
(April 3rd, 2016)
New show added:
April 28th in Tucson, Arizona. Check “Tour” section of this site for more details.
(April 1st, 2016)
Pre-orders of our second release “Sworn to Secrecy” are available now! Special $10 pre-order price in the Store section of this site until April 29th.
Get yours now!
(March 9th, 2016)
According to clickitticket.com we are among the top 25 indie metal bands!
http://www.clickitticket.com/best-indie-metal-bands/
(February 26th, 2016)
Finally announcing “SWORN TO SECRECY” Spring 2016 California shows!
Wednesday April 20th: NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Skinny’s Lounge in NOHO (w/Cliff ‘Em All)
Saturday April 23rd: LOS ANGELES, Long Live The Loud Festival
(w/Exciter, Atrophy, Merciless Death, Warbringer Fueled by Fire and Dismantle)
Friday April 29th: SAN DIEGO, Brick By Brick (w/Media Solution)
(February 22nd, 2016)
Here’s the full “Sworn To Secrecy” track list.
Almost 40 minutes of pure mayhem!!!
CD out April 2016 through Punishment 18 Records.
01. Sworn to Secrecy
02. Cradle to Grave
03. Lies
04. Twisted
05. Helpless
06. Scalp Bounty
07. Rest Now (for Tomorrow Comes)
08. No Voice
09. Prophecy
10. Release Me
11. Transporting
(February 8th, 2016)
We had the pleasure of Mario Lopez creating the Sworn to Secrecy cover for our second release. Check out his amazing artwork below!
(January 19th, 2016)
“Sworn To Secrecy” is complete and ready for pressing!
Cheers to Bill Metoyer for a tremendous job!
(December 31st, 2015)
As the news of Lemmy dulls our spirits at the end of 2015, we wish all of you a Happy, Safe, and Prosperous New Year! Raise a glass for Lemmy, Phil, Dean, and all of our metal family who have moved on this past year!
(December 27th, 2015)
“Sworn to Secrecy” is nearing completion!
Bill Metoyer has finished mixing and is in the process of mastering the final tracks at Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood.
(December 22nd, 2015)
“Sworn to Secrecy” is nearing completion. Bill Metoyer has finished mixing and is in the process of mastering the final tracks at Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood.
(December 2nd, 2015)
Bill Metoyer is working his magic at Skull Seven Studio mixing “Sworn to Secrecy”. More details coming soon…
(October 27th, 2015)
One year ago today, Mindwars released it first record…”The Enemy Within”…we would like to thank everyone for their support and we look forward to our second release “Sworn to Secrecy” coming spring 2016!
(October 20th, 2015)
MINDWARS and legendary metal producer Bill Metoyer are teaming up to mix and master their second release “Sworn to Secrecy”, slated to hit the streets spring 2016 through Punishment 18 Records. Bill Metoyer who has worked with such greats as (Agent steel, Armored Saint, COC, DRI, Dark Angel, Fates Warning, Flotsam And Jetsam, Sacred Reich, Slayer, WASP and many more…) will be handling mixing and mastering duties at his Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood, Los Angeles this October and November.
(October 6th, 2015)
Vocals recordings done!
Next stop: Skull Seven Studio, Los Angeles.
Stay tuned…
(September 22nd, 2015)
We have titled our upcoming second release “Sworn to Secrecy”.
Album production should be complete by early Fall 2015 with a release date slated for Spring 2016. Look for more announcements in the coming weeks.
(September 16th, 2015)
T minus 5 days and counting until guitar tracks are laid down for our second release. More details coming soon!
(September 4th, 2015)
Two weeks and counting until we lay down the final guitar and vocal tracks for our second album…
(August 25th, 2015)
Silent Sound Studios, Los Angeles/California booked for Guitars and Vox from Sept 21th!
(July 15th, 2015)
Today is the last day for tracking bass guitar! After a brief holiday, we will return to the studio for guitars and vocals in September.
(July 6th, 2015)
Catch us on Periscope on Monday July 7th at 11am PDT/8pm CET for live studio footage broadcast! Here and see the thundering bass!
(June 10th, 2015)
Sunday June 14th at 8pm CET/11AM PDT we will be broadcasting in the studio live! Check us out using “Periscope”. If you don’t have the app, download it for free through the iOS and Android App Stores.
(June 8th, 2015)
We are happy to announce the release of The Enemy Within on vinyl. We are honored to have Night of the Vinyl Dead press 250 copies of our debut release on vinyl. Get yours now through the “Store” section of this website or directly through www.nightofthevinyldead.com
(May 13th, 2015)
We are currently working on pre-production for the follow up to “The Enemy Within”! This album will be packed with 45 minutes of pure adrenaline. Stay tuned for updates, sneak peaks, and news!
(March 30th, 2015)
“The Enemy Within” is being released on vinyl through Night Of The Vinyl Dead Records (limited edition, 250 numbered copies). They look amazing and will be released on April 30th. Pre-order yours now for $30 (includes shipping) in the store section of this site!
(March 12th, 2015)
Stay tuned for “The Enemy Within” vinyl edition, out Spring 2015 on “Night Of The Vinyl Dead” Records.
(February 13th, 2015)
Thanks for all the support Mindwarriors worldwide…we hope you enjoy the new “Final Battle” lyric video in “Media/Video” section, spread the word!!!
(January 25th, 2015)
Check “Media/Video” section for Brutally Delicious Episode #76 “Vegan Pasta Carbonara” with Mindwars
(January 22nd, 2015)
Check “Media/Video” section for a sneak peak at some footage of the first ever live performance of Mindwars in Los Angeles, CA. Stayed tuned for much more…
(December 31st, 2014)
Happy New Year to ALL! We hope to see you somewhere around the globe in 2015! Peace!
(December 22nd, 2014)
Happy Holidays to all…and especially all Mindwarriors across the globe.
Check out our entire album “The Enemy Within” under “Media/Music”.
(December 15th, 2014)
“Are you ready for the Final Battle!”
(Check for “Final Battle” under “Media/Music” section)
(December 8th, 2014)
When you Walk Alone you will only hear the voices in your head.
(Check for “Walking Alone” under “Media/Music” section)
(December 1st, 2014)
A little “retro” music for our supporters!
Listen to “Retrobution” in “Media/Music” section.
(November 24th, 2014)
It’s “Time” for one more song to stream. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season (and Thanksgiving to those in the States). Check “Time in the Machine” in “Media/Music” section.
(November 20th, 2014)
Check “Media/Video” section for a sneak peak at some footage of the first ever live performance of Mindwars in Los Angeles, CA. Stayed tuned for much more…
(November 17th, 2014)
In continuing our thanks for all the support we have received, check our next streaming song from our debut release. Our version of the great Bob Dylan’s “Masters of War” for streaming under “Media/Music” sections of this site.
(November 10th, 2014)
Another song from our debut album “The Enemy Within” for streaming.
Check “Chaos” under “Media/Music”
(November 3rd, 2014)
In recognition of all the support of Mindwars fans throughout the globe, we will be streaming one song a week from “The Enemy Within” for the next several weeks (Media/Music section). We thank you!
(October 28th, 2014)
Today “The Enemy Within” hits the streets! Thank you for all the support to the Mindwarrior Family! It is available on iTunes, Amazon, and all other digital music stores. Hard copies can be ordered directly through our website!
\m/
(October 13th 2014)
“The Enemy Within” is out two weeks from today.
Pre-order it now from iTunes, Amazon and other music digital stores
For now you can stream “Crash” from Soundcloud
(under this site Media/Music section).
(October 2nd 2014) “The Enemy Within” album teaser.
Check for “The Enemy Within” album teaser in “Media” page (Video submenu).
(September 16th 2014) Album artwork and new logo!!!
Below the amazing “The Enemy Within” cover artwork and MW logo by Mario E.López M.
(August 1st 2014) Here is the full track list for our forthcoming album “The Enemy Within”:
Upside Down
Crash
Speed Kills
Retrobution
Time in the Machine
Lost
Chaos
Final Battle
Masters of War*
Death Comes Twice
Walking Alone
(July 18th 2014) We have decided to title our forthcoming debut album “The Enemy Within”. Signed by Punishment 18, “The Enemy Within” is slated to hit the streets October 2014.
(June 26th 2014) We are very excited to be able to release our music through Punishment 18, signing this deal with them is a great first step which will hopefully lead to greater things in the future. P18 gives us the opportunity to express Thrash Metal as we see fit!
(June 19th 2014) Welcome to MINDWARS Official Website, MINDWARS is currently working on the final production of their debut release which is set to hit the streets in fall of 2014.