Mindwars

MINDWARS

Los Angeles

MINDWARS was created in the Fall of 2013 by the desire of two individuals who wanted to bring the sound of metal from the 1980s to the current power of 2014. Mike Alvord formerly of HOLY TERROR and ROBY VITARI formerly of JESTER BEAST met by chance in 1989 when HOLY TERROR was touring Europe in support of their 1988 release Mind Wars. Roby originally from Southern Italy in the region of Calabria discovered that he had similar roots as Mike, being that his grandparents are from the same region. Approximately 25 years later Mike and Roby reconnected through the internet and discussed creating something musically that they both believe has been lost. The result is MINDWARS, an 80s rebirth of speed/thrash metal with influences ranging from Black Sabbath to NWOBHM to Soundgarden. MINDWARS are MIKE Alvord - GUITAR/VOCALS Mike has been absent from the music scene since the demise of Holy Terror in 1989. He remained musically active locally in Los Angeles until about 1991 playing with various bands and friends, but never resurfaced until now. Over the past 25 years Mike has a created a vault of material that he is now unleashing with MINDWARS. ROBY Vitari - DRUMS Roby has been a staple in the Italian music scene for over 30 years. He has toured Europe extensively playing drums for various bands and recording dozens of records. His musical credits extend to studio work as an engineer and producer. DANNY “Z” Pizzi - BASS Danny provides the pounding heart beat and solidifies the rhythm section along with his Italian cohort Roby. MINDWARS appreciates the time you have taken to listen to their music…THE ENEMY IS WITHIN!