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Middian Origin Portland, Oregon, USA Genres Doom metal, sludge metal Years active 2005–2008 Labels Metal Blade Records Associated acts YOB
H.C. Minds
Wolves in the Throne RoomMembers Mike Scheidt
Will Lindsay
Scott HeadrickMiddian was a doom metal band from Portland, Oregon, United States. The band comprised guitarist Mike Scheidt (formerly of YOB), bass guitarist/vocalist Will Lindsay, and drummer Scott Headrick. They released one album, titled Age Eternal.
Contents
Biography
Formation
Guitarist Mike Scheidt formed Middian after his previous band, YOB, disbanded in 2006. He recruited Will Lindsay and Scott Headrick, who played bass guitar and drums, respectively, and formed the band Middian.[1][2]
Music
The group's debut album, Age Eternal, was released on Metal Blade Records in 2007.[1][3] The album was also released on 12-inch vinyl.[4] Middian toured throughout the United States in support of this album.[5]
Lawsuit
In October 2007, the band received a "cease and desist order" from a Wisconsin-based group "Midian" demanding that Middian stop using their name completely. Included were orders to cease all sales and existence of physical recordings by Middian. Says Mike Scheidt:
"They refused to accept our settlement, demanding we pay them tens of thousands of dollars. By right of actual usage worldwide, the name Middian is ours. Regardless, we have no choice but to fight and to defend ourselves in court. We intend to strip them of their trademark and deny them their unfair demands of money and of our music."[6]
Split
In August 2008, Middian posted on their myspace page that they had officially split up. The band stated that their lawsuit was coming to a close, but it had come with a high cost to the band, personally and interpersonally. Also, Mike Scheidt felt like he needed to back off from touring due to family and work issues. Scott Headrick quit the band and is moving, and Mike Scheidt and Will Lindsay will continue to make music together under a different moniker.[7][8] As a result of this disbanding, Mike Scheidt also announed that his previous band, YOB, will be reforming.[9]
Discography
- Age Eternal, (full-length, 2007)
References
- ^ a b allmusic ((( Middian > Biography)))
- ^ BNR Metal Pages - Middian
- ^ Middian Signs to Metal Blade
- ^ MIDDIAN To Release 'Age Eternal' On Double 12" Vinyl - June 28, 2007
- ^ StonerRock.com Interview
- ^ Middian Fighting Lawsuit from WI Midian: News @ digg.com
- ^ Middian @ myspace
- ^ Age Eternal - Call It Quits: News @ metalstorm.ee
- ^ MIDDIAN Calls It Quits; YOB Reformation In The Works: News @ blabbermouth.net
External links
Categories:- American doom metal musical groups
- Musical groups from Portland, Oregon
- Musical groups established in 2005
- Musical groups disestablished in 2008
- Heavy metal musical groups from Oregon
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