Biography MindShade

MindShade is a 'female fronted' metal band. With a vocal combination of mezzo-soprano and grunts quickly placed in a gothic metal genre, MindShade creates its own style in a mix of gothic rock/metal with a doom edge. With a heavy sound and melancholic lyrics MindShade truly creates a shadow in your thoughts...

The beginning

MindShade started in 2007 as a musical project of friends of bass player/grunter Jeroen and guitarist Norbert and later that year in a full line-up with vocalist Nienke. In the beginning of 2008 MindShade played a first live gig and during that year MindShade worked on their live set and did more live gigs.

Demo en line-up changes

In 2009 MindShade recorded their first demo, produced by Andre Borgman (After Forever, Valentine, Hangover Hero). The demo and new liveset was positively received by different (online) heavy metal magazines and it received some very nice reviews. Halfway 2009 Barry joined the band as the new drummer and slowly but surely MindShade played more live gigs and created a fuller and more diverse setlist. In 2011 the band was looking for a heavier sound and Eli joined MindShade as second guitarist.

Present

At the moment MindShade is working on their first full length album, which in intended for release end of summer 2012.

Line-up

Nienke Verboom - vocals
Jeroen van Noort - bass/grunts
Norbert Veenbrink - guitars
Eli de Kruijf - guitars
Barry Scheepers - drums

Some reviews

"I think MindShade can hold its own in a already full gothic metal genre. Fans of Within Temptation, Epica and Nightwish should check out this band!"
Aardschok.com

"These are not just any strong band comparisons. MindShade surely knows what they are doing."
Extreemmetaal.nl

"...MindShade's music can be described as quite melancholic and would be perfect for a nice soundtrack on a rainy Sunday afternoon in autumn."
Lords of Metal.nl

"...hopefully we can enjoy this band for a long time. Talent is definitely there. Watch out for MindShade!"
Podiuminfo.nl

"This demo promises a new, talented band in the world of female fronted metal."
Furyrocks.com

"Musically, it's well constructed with very nice riffs. A nice demo from a good band. Keep it up!"Zwaremetalen.com

Websites and social media

Official website: www.mindshade.nl

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MindShadeMetal
MySpace: www.myspace.com/mindshademetal
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mindshade