MindMaze is an American progressive power metal band from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2012 by siblings Sarah Teets and Jeff Teets, the band also includes bassist Rich Pasqualone and drummer Mark "Truk" Bennett.
MindMaze has performed in 18 different U.S. States and toured with Saxon, Armored Saint and Iris Divine. Their first album, Mask of Lies, sold in 34 out of 50 states in the United States and in 17 countries through independent funding. Their second album, Back From The Edge, was released via Inner Wound Recordings and features Symphony X bassist Michael Lepond and guest appearances by members of Stratovarius, Pharaoh, Lord, and Draekon. Their third album, Resolve, was released in 2017.
Musical style MindMaze draws influences from Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Queensrÿche, Riot V, Savatage, Dio, Black Sabbath, Kansas, Rush, Avantasia, Evergrey, Gamma Ray, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Saxon, and Symphony X.
Personnel Current members Sarah Teets – lead vocals Jeff Teets – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Rich Pasqualone – bass, backing vocals Mark "Truk" Bennett – drums
Past members Kalin Schweizerhof
Discography
Mask of Lies Release Date: February 17, 2013 Never Look Back Breaking the Chains This Holy War Cosmic Overture Fading Skies Mask of Lies Dark City Remember Destiny Calls
Back From the Edge Release Date: October 24, 2014 Back from the Edge Through the Open Door Moment of Flight Dreamwalker The Machine Stops Consequence of Choice End of Eternity Onward (Destiny Calls II)
Dreamwalker (EP) Release Date: July 20, 2015 Dreamwalker Arena of Pleasure (W.A.S.P cover) Slave to the Cycle Promises in the Dark (Pat Benatar cover) Remember (acoustic) Strange Wings (Savatage cover) Dreamwalker (Duet Version featuring Urban Breed)
Resolve Release Date: April 28, 2017 Reverie Fight the Future In This Void Drown Me Sign of Life Abandon Sanity's Collapse One More Moment Twisted Dream True Reflection Shattered Self Release The Path to Perseverance
Awards Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2019 - BEST METAL BAND Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2015 - BEST METAL BAND WZZO Mötley Crüe Contest - WINNERS WZZO Backyard Bands 2013 - Runner-Up Reddit /r/ Power Metal - WINNER: Best Debut Album of 2013 When Prog and Power Unite - WINNER: Album of the Year 2013
References
External links
Official Web Site - http://www.mindmazeband.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mindmazeband/ Inner Wound Recordings - http://www.innerwound.com/ Stage set for Lehigh Valley Music Awards 2016 (March 3, 2016) - http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/03/lehigh_valley_music_awards_mar.html