{"product_id":"state-of-mind-mass-persecution-cd","title":"State Of Mind \"Mass Persecution\" CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor fans of: \u003cem\u003eVio-lence, Faith Or Fear, Atrophy, Forced Entry\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBootcamp Series #44\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Valle (guitar, vocals) and Matt Valle (drums) formed their first band around 1986 in Maplewood, MN—a three-piece called Dark Realm. Performing mostly covers (Slayer, Metallica, Celtic Frost, etc.) at backyard and basement parties, they eventually headed in a more serious direction—replacing their bassist with Sloan Helepololei and renaming the trio \u003cstrong\u003eSTATE OF MIND\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded in a local basement studio, a self-titled six-song demo had been issued by 1989, and the group promptly began playing shows. This outing was quickly followed by \u003cstrong\u003eSTATE OF MIND’s\u003c\/strong\u003e lone 10-song full-length, \u003cem\u003eMass Persecution\u003c\/em\u003e, released—on cassette only—by diverse Minneapolis label Channel 83 Records in 1990. The album’s 36 minutes of rugged, socio-political thrash even garnered the respect of certain factions of the area’s legendary punk scene—notably from the now-renown Profane Existence label\/zine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving racked up shows alongside Anacrusis, Lääz Rockit, Gothic Slam, D.R.I., Aftermath, and many others, \u003cstrong\u003eSTATE OF MIND\u003c\/strong\u003e continued to write and perform live while all three members attended college, but—understandably—the band’s once-rapid progress slowed. It would be 1993 before the trio would unleash its final four-song demo, \u003cem\u003eMainroom Wanna-be’s\u003c\/em\u003e—introducing a darker and more technical approach that explored a far wider range of influences. With opportunities dwindling, however, \u003cstrong\u003eSTATE OF MIND\u003c\/strong\u003e would call it quits the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, nearly three decades later, Divebomb Records is thrilled to finally present \u003cem\u003eMass Persecution\u003c\/em\u003e for the first time ever on CD, with \u003cem\u003eMainroom Wanna-be’s\u003c\/em\u003e as an added bonus! Fully remastered by Jamie King Audio, the disc includes a 20-page booklet with updated demo artwork by Steven Cobb, lyrics, vintage photos and a retrospective interview with \u003cstrong\u003eSTATE OF MIND\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the fans, by the fans!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"State Of Mind","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44248869142816,"sku":"476867","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0328\/7584\/products\/9d58f9843a7bb1ed6f4c8325e39811a8.jpg?v=1671818227","url":"https:\/\/divebomb.indiemerch.com\/products\/state-of-mind-mass-persecution-cd","provider":"Divebomb Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}