2005 stand Mike Scheidt, Gründungsmitglied von YOB, vor der schweren Entscheidung, ein weiteres, neues Line-up anzutesten oder die Band komplett aufzulösen. Er entschied sich für die zweite Option und YOB machte den Weg frei für sein aktuelles Projekt: MIDDIAN.
Gitarrist/Sänger Mike Scheidt erinnert sich: “Ich habe mich für eine neue Band entschieden. Sie liegt in der Tradition von YOB, präsentiert sich aber wütender und midtempolastiger und verneint dennoch zu keiner Zeit ihre Slow-Doom-Wurzeln und den kosmischen Vibe, der auch Teil von YOB war.”
Mike rekrutierte seine Freunde Will Lindsay am Bass und Scott Headrick am Schlagzeug. Obwohl beide erfahrene Musiker sind und Mikes Leidenschaft für extreme Klänge teilen, haben sie vorher weder vom Doom beeinflusste Musik gemacht, noch komponiert. Somit verschaffte ihre Jungfräulichkeit auf diesem Gebiet Mike die frische Perspektive, nach der er im Schreibeprozess immer gesucht hatte.
“’Age Eternal’ ist unser erstes Album zusammen und wir sind sehr glücklich mit dem Ergebnis. Es ist eine solide erste Platte für uns, die die Blaupause für das setzt, was wir tun: vom Doom und Stoner Rock beeinflusste Musik, ohne wirklich Doom oder Stoner zu sein, dafür aber HEAVY.”
Aufgenommen in den Dogwood Studios in Eugene, OR gegen Ende 2006, zollt “Age Eternal” dem langsam-treibenden Doom-Riffing Tribut und führt noch dazu schlingernde, schnellere Riffs, Chord-Melodien und In-die-Fresse-Aggressivität ein. “Age Eternal” ist zwingender, zielgerichteter und punkbeeinflusster als alles, was Scheidt vorher gemacht hat. “Age Eternal” ist melodsich und grob zugleich und versprüht eine dunklere, epischere Atmosphäre.
“Jeder, der MIDDIAN jetzt sieht, wird Zeuge unseres Neubeginns. Wir freuen uns darauf, in Zukunft unsere Riffs zu entdecken und mit ihnen zu experimentieren.”
So, we had a hell of a time finding a name. When Middian was suggested, we did a search and found nothing out there. So we went ahead and called ourselves Middian. However, in October, we received a cease and desist demand from Midian of Milwaukee, LLC. After checking our options, we have found ourselves with no choice but to comply with the demand. So, Middian no longer exists. We have also been dropped from the Metal Blade roster as a result of this litigation, being unable to sell our album Age Eternal ever again as well.
The three of us are still going to be playing music together. It just isn't going to be Middian anymore. We do not know what it is going to be called at this point. But we are still really into playing music with each other. Lots of folks were really good to us during the course of our existence and we really appreciate it. Please keep an eye out for us. Hopefully, you'll be hearing from us very soon.
We are too overwhelmed with the situation to respond to e-mails regarding this, so don�t take offense if we don�t reply. Trust that we are grateful for people�s love and support and ours is with you.
The metal community fucking rules. Thank you for all of your support!!!
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Middian may not be dead after all........ As many of you know, Middian received a cease and desist demand in October from Midian of Milwaukee LLC. This demand required Middian to stop using our name completely, stop selling our album, and further demanded that all of our recorded cds and albums be destroyed. Middian was served a cease and desist by a band that has never played outside of Wisconsin, hasn't put out a single record, or had a steady line up in the last 7 years. They hadn't even updated their website since year 2000, as of a few weeks ago. We played Milwaukee in May, and no one there even mentioned a local band Midian of one "d". Nor did one of their "fans" come to the show.
Prior to this demand, we had never heard of them. Upon further research into the group, we discovered they had not used their name or trademark in years or even played outside of Wisconsin, ever. Our initial response was that our bands could peacefully co-exist. Especially since we learned that our usage combined with their non-usage entitled us to the name, rendering their trademark useless. But we felt it would be wasting everyones time and money to send the issue to litigation. Besides, before the name Middian was chosen, a careful online search was done, proving that no other active unit had the same spelling.
Instead of responding or agreeing to our offer of co-existence, they filed a federal suit against the three of us individually, our label (Metal Blade, who dropped us because of the suit), our booking agent Nanotear Booking, and an online merchandiser we had never even heard of until we saw the complaint.
We sent them word that we would give the name up and even agreed to some other demands that seemed unreasonable, simply because we're not in a financial position to fight it.
They refused to accept our settlement, demanding we pay them tens of thousands of dollars. By right of actual usage worlwide, the name Middian is ours. Regardless of that we have no choice but to FIGHT and defend ourselves in court. We intend to strip them of their trademark and deny them their unfair demands of money and of our music.
We're humbly asking for YOUR help. Spread the word far and wide, to wherever you can. If you can afford it, please donate some money to our defense fund. We're going to have A LOT of legal fees and we're simply not in a position to pay for it by ourselves.
We would like to thank everyone that has sent us messages. The underground metal community's love has simply been overwhelming.
With your help and support, Middian will stand triumphant against this truly evil attack on our persons and families.
DOOMEDSOULS
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04.03.2007 13:14
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