V Shape Mind

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V Shape Mind
Origin Decatur, Illinois, United States
Genre(s) Alternative metal
Years active 1999–2004
Label(s) Republic Records/Universal Records
Associated acts Mudvayne
Website www.vshapemind.com
Former members
Brad Hursh
Jeff McElyea
Vic Zientara
Scott Parjani

V Shape Mind was an American alternative metal band.

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[edit] Background

V Shape Mind was formed in 1999, and toured the local Illinois metal scene, during which they self-released an EP titled Metric in 2000. The band was discovered by renowned producer David Bottrill, who got them signed to Universal Records.

The band released their debut album Cul-De-Sac on September 9, 2003. The single "Monsters" features vocals from Mudvayne's Chad Gray. Despite touring with such acts as Mudvayne and Powerman 5000, V Shape Mind struggled to gather any mainstream attention. Consequently, they have since broken up, pointing to difficulties with Universal Records as the key factor. They played their final show together on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at Lincoln Square Theater in their hometown of Decatur, Illinois.

The band was featured in a short documentary that focused on their experiences. The film was titled Up, Down, and No Way Out: The Central Illinois Hard Rock Scene. The film was completed in May of 2006, and was directed by Kurtis Allen, a student at Eastern Illinois University.

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[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Album information
Metric
  • Released: 2000 (U.S.)
  • Label: Diet Black Records
  • Singles: None
Cul-De-Sac

[edit] Singles

Year Song US Hot 100 U.S. Modern Rock U.S. Mainstream Rock Album
2003 "Monsters" - - 40 Cul-De-Sac

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