Bloodyminded is an American
industrial music
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band based in
Chicago
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Illinois
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. Formed in 1995, the band is led by vocalist and instrumentalist Mark Solotroff, who is its sole consistent member.
The band is known for its abrasive sound, confrontational live performances,
as well as provocative and transgressive lyrics.
History
Bloodyminded was formed by Mark Solotroff and Megan Emish in
New York City
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in 1995, following the demise of the former's band, Intrinsic Action.
The band soon relocated to
Chicago
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During its history, Bloodyminded has featured a revolving cast of collaborators, including Xavier Laradji,
Wierd Records
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founder Pieter Schoolwerth and vocalist Isidro Reyes,
Will Lindsay of
Nachtmystium and
Wolves in the Throne Room was recruited into the band in 2013.
The band also runs their own imprint, BloodLust!
In 2005 and 2006, the band released the records ''Gift Givers'' and ''Magnetism'', respectively;
Solotroff has described the latter as his most personal work.
''Gift Givers'' has featured vocal contributions from
Mike IX Williams
Mike IX Williams (born Michael D. Williams) is an American vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of New Orleans-based sludge metal band Eyehategod. He is the former associate editor of heavy metal magazine ''Metal Maniacs'' and ...
of
Eyehategod
Eyehategod (also abbreviated and referred to as EHG) is an American sludge metal band from New Orleans, Louisiana who formed in 1988. They have become one of the better known bands to emerge from the NOLA metal scene. Their core lineup has re ...
, while ''Magnetism'' featured lyrics in English and Spanish, co-written by Reyes.
''Magnetism'' was followed by 2013's ''Within the Walls'',
which Grayson Currin of ''
Pitchfork'' described as "a series of harrowing
drones,
feedback
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bursts, mutated screams,
static blitzes, and circuit collapses."
Bloodyminded's 2019's self-titled record was considered by Solotroff as the "definitive work of their quarter century of existence."
Discography
;Studio albums
* ''Trophy'' (1995)
* ''True Crime'' (2002)
* ''Gift Givers'' (2005)
* ''Magnetism'' (2006)
* ''Within the Walls'' (2013)
* ''Bloodyminded'' (2019)
;EPs
* ''West'' (1996)
* ''Live: Behind the Green Door'' (2005)
* ''Phases: One'' (2006)
* ''Bloodyminded'' (2006)
* ''Phases: Two'' (2007)
* ''Boston 2008'' (2009)
* ''Phases: Three'' (2009)
* ''Boston 2009'' (2010)
* ''The Struggle of Togetherness'' (2016)
* ''No Fun Fest 2005'' (2018)
* ''No Fun Fest 2006'' (2018)
;Singles
* "Mothercare" (2003)
* Live: "Behind The Green Door" / "Street Level At VG Kids" (2006)
* "Phases: Four" (2012)
* "Essential Humanity" (2019)
* "Bloodyminded" (2019)
References
External links
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Musical groups from Chicago
American noise musical groups
American industrial music groups
Musical groups established in 1995
Musical groups from New York City
Power electronics (music)