Mindrage

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Mindrage
Origin Little Rock, Arkansas U.S.
Genres Christian metal, Christian hardcore, groove metal, metalcore, hardcore punk
Years active1997–2002
Labels Pluto, Bulletproof
Past members John LeCompt
Nick Williams
Justin Carder
Chad Wilburn

Mindrage was an American Christian metal band from Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2002, the band broke up.

Contents

Members

Last known lineup

Former members

Discography

Studio albums [1]
YearTitleLabel
June 1, 1999 Sown in Weakness, Raised in Power Bulletproof
EPs
YearTitleLabel
January 16, 2001Mindrage & Nailed Promise Pluto Records

Demo

Other songs

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References

  1. "Mindrage discography". AllMusic . Retrieved August 27, 2015.