MindGrinder was founded in 1996. The band is located in Notodden, Norway. The current line up consist of the three founding members; Titan, Nitrous, Cosmocrator. Cosmo is also known from acts like Source of Tide (ex member), Zyklon (ex session) and Windir (vocal contributions). While Titan and Nitrous are in control of the fierce MindGrinder axe ripping, Cosmo handles the bass, vox and programming duties for the band. In the beginning MindGrinder experimented quite a lot within the genre of metal, taking the band step by step forward to what it has become today. The basic concept was to form a musical expression that would both be catchy and groovy, but yet a blast of aggression and intensity. Over the years MindGrinder has done quite some live work, which includes sharing the stage with the likes of Zyklon, Source of Tide, Behemoth, Mortiis, Myrkskog, etc. MindGrinder recorded several demos throughout the years, but none of them were released officially until the 3 track “Demolition – 2001” demo, which was released in the beginning of 2001. The demo was quite well received by Terrorizer Magazine, amongst others, and several tracks were also featured on a couple of compilation albums. MindGrinder’s last demo, “Bless the Imbeciles”, got very positive feedback as well and resulted in a record deal with Sound Riot Records and the recording of the debut album “MindTech”. The album was recorded in the well-known Akkerhaugen Lydstudio (Emperor, Zyklon, Windir, etc.) December 2000. Eventually the album had to be bought out by MindGrinder themselves due to some financial problems from the label. The contract was terminated, and this ended the co-operation between MindGrinder and Sound Riot. MindGrinder had the one-year-old ”MindTech” album on their hands, locked, loaded and ready for release. After a short dialogue with label Nocturnal Art Productions the band was back on track. MindGrinder are now officially signed to Nocturnal Art Productions! Meanwhile talented drummer Dan was recruited as a fulltime member of the band, giving MindGrinder the final edge with his extravagant drumming. MindGrinder are now preparing for shows and are excited to finally be able to promote their debut album. “MindTech” is mastered at Strype Audio. It features 10 tracks of hard-hitting aggressive METAL! It will also feature a CDR version of the video of the track “Fire & Equanimity”, and astonishing artwork by Dragonweb Productions. “MindTech” will to be released on Nocturnal Art Productions April 2004.