Mindsnare are an Australian hardcore band from

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, Victoria. Formed in 1993 under the name Mad Circle, their music is a blend of traditional "old school"

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and crossover metal, and as such has seen them play alongside

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bands like

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and

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, as well as more straightforward hardcore acts like

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and Australia's Toe To Toe. In its genre, Mindsnare have been described as "one of the most influential bands of the past decade " by Missing Link Records.Mindsnare Disturb The Hive
''Missing Link Records''. Accessed: 2 December 2009.

Discography

* 1995: ''Under Fire'' LP * 1996: ''Credulity'' LP * 1996: ''Split with Toe To Toe'' EP * 1997: ''White EP'' EP * 1998: ''Under Fire (93-96)'' LP * 1999: ''Split with

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'' CD * 2001: ''Downside Eastside'' CD/EP * 2004: ''1997-1999: The Bootleg'' CD * 2004: ''Hanged, Choked, Wrists Slit'' CD * 2004: ''The Death'' CD/LP * 2006: ''Gasman'' 7" * 2007: ''Disturb the Hive'' CD/LP * 2011: ''Split with

'' EP * 2017: ''Unholy Rush'' CD/LP

References

External links

Mindsnare on MySpace
Australian hardcore punk groups Musical groups established in 1993 1993 establishments in Australia {{Australia-band-stub

Discography

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