OOC: Shoddily done, but I needed to get it out of the way :P



So yeah... it's Jason here and I can finally confirm that the new Mind album is in the process of being finalized. All we have to do is clear the production up a little and get the mixing done. All of the songs themselves, however, have been completely done. We've been working on it for a while now and I think that you guys are gonna be pretty impressed by it actually. It will be self titled, due to the fact that it does represent us as a band, it does actually combine all of the elements of previous Mind albums and combines them to make this one. It will be continuing the Paladin concept started from The Juggernaut, and it will act as the final chapter.

Yes, my friends, this will be the final Mind album. We're not breaking up, nor are we going on hiatus, but this will be the last album full of original material that we're ever gonna make, due to the simple fact that we will never be able to top this. This album is so immense, so huge, that it is physically impossible for us to do any better. Mind will still make music, and still perform live, but as far as albums go, I think this is it.

The album will also come with the continuation of our Rebirth Tour, which sorta failed when I decided to go on Big Brother and ruin my life. However, do not fret, because we're gonna finally finish this shit... so yeah, we may also need some new support acts, since I'm not sure all of them would want to rejoin us due to me abandoning it and they may have other commitments. But get in touch :)

Anyways, I better tell you some details about this album. It was recorded at my house in London and produced entirely by me. It features myself on guitar and vocals, Aaron Del Petro on guitar, Harry Thornton on the bass and Stevie Moxey on drums. Stylistically, it is more of a symphonic effort, and features many different styles, ranging from blackened death metal to electro-pop. It's pretty hard to explain. You'll see though what I mean eventually. This is truly our magnum opus. Well, I guess I better show you the song titles and the song lengths, so here we go!



MIND

1. Within Shadows Suite: Enraptured (18:37)
i) Collision of the Planets (0:00-7:18)
ii) Mutual Undestanding (7:18-13:54)
iii) Collision of the Rats (13:54-18:37)
2. Safety in Numbers (Seraphim Theme) (6:37)
3. The Importance of Being... (5:02)
4. The Illusionist (In the March of Rain) (10:26)
5. Face Your Chaos (4:59)
6. Angular Cuts (2:43)
7. Dawn of a New Day (Luna's Theme) (5:45)
8. Within Shadows Suite: Exposure (15:21)
i) Lost Control (0:00-3:42)
ii) Diverging Upwards (3:42-6:57)
iii) Anthema and the Glass Soldiers (6:57-12:02)
iv) Existential Burden (12:02-15:21)



The first single from the album will be either Dawn of a New Day or Lost Control and that will be released... uhhh... soon. You decide which one you want, I can't be arsed. See ya later.


WILL THIS ALBUM BE A SUCCESS? WILL IT TRULY BE MINDS LAST ALBUM? ANY SONGS YOU'RE PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO? LEAVE COMMENTS AND OPINIONS DOWN BELOW!

Alright, so... there's something I like about the title to this release, and there's something I hate about it. A new Mind album? Fucking yes, I love that. A 2012 release? Not so much. Jason, have you ever heard of this little band called Radiohead? They announced a new album, King of Limbs, and then released it five days later. Now, granted, the album ended up sucking*, but that's besides the point. But, since you're referring to it as your 'magnum opus', I guess I'm willing to wait for it. Even though I'm an impatient bugger. Shattered Fairytale is still my favorite album by Mind, but I would looooovveee for this album to surpass it. Aside from the Beatles, not a single artist has released their best work as their final one. But, due to how insanely talented Mind is, I have no doubt you guys will.

-Eric Quillington

*(OOC: I'm only kidding. Don't kill me, Troy!)

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Cassie: I'm a big fan of you guys so this is such a bittersweet moment for me. I'm infatuated about the new album but also really down about this being the last album. That part is a joke right? You can't really be serious.

Bikki : Wow, just when the mere mortals think it's all over, Mind come back fresh and new. Kinda like you guys.
Mikki : Yes. I'm looking forward to it!
Bikki : No you're not, you're just sympathising because you're dating Jaseypie. I love the idea of mixed styles, more of a madcore sort of thing. Kinda like you guys.
Mikki : Yes. If you think about it that way, I'm actually looking forward to it!
Bikki : It's true. Every DBMer jizzes over well-done mix-genre. It's kind of a requirement of being in DBM. So that's quite a few copies pre-ordered ASAP, because we kinda like you guys!
Mikki : That was cheese, B-star.

New Mind Album released along with Shadows and Silhouettes= me losing all my fans
New Mind Album released next year while I relax at home= Number one no doubt!
I look forward to your new album, not just one track but the whole album since I do love listening to albums as a whole. I do agree with Eric that Shattered Fairytale is your best album to date, it would be difficult to surpass its greatness. But this is Mind after all, you have the uncanny ability to make a hit album and make an even bigger hit with the next one.

-Troy Mascenon(Number one fan since 2009)

(OOC regarding Alex's OOC comment: YOu have offended the greatest band ever! Haha, just kidding, the album did kinda go too far and did kinda suck, still love Radiohead though..xD)

Troy: If you say that this is your best album, I'd have to agree with you. You have never failed to impress us all before, and I'm sure you never will Jason, you never will.