Mendeed
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Dumbarton , Scotland |
| Products | Heavy metal music, albums, EPs, singles |
Mendeed was a heavy metal ensemble originating from Dumbarton, Scotland, established in 2000 and concluding activities in 2007.
History
The band members initially connected while attending school in Dumbarton. Their debut EP, Killing Something Beautiful, was independently launched in 2002, succeeded by the release of As We Rise in 2003.
By December 2003, Mendeed secured a contract with the UK-based label Rising Records, leading to the September 2004 release of their EP From Shadows Came Darkness. They embarked on tours supporting prominent groups such as DragonForce, Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Napalm Death.
In late 2004, the music video for "Ignite the Flames" was featured on MTV2's Headbangers Ball and 120 Minutes, along with inclusion in Scuzz TV's rotation.
Their first full-length album, This War Will Last Forever, debuted in 2005 under Rising Records and was subsequently re-released by Nuclear Blast in 2006. That same year, Mendeed received "Best Newcomer" nominations at both the Kerrang and Metal Hammer Awards. Additionally, they contributed a rendition of Metallica’s "The Thing That Should Not Be" to Kerrang's tribute compilation Remastered: Master of Puppets Revisited, which achieved Gold Disc status.
Mendeed headlined various tours and appeared on the Gibson/MySpace Stage during the 2006 Download Festival.
Their sophomore album, The Dead Live By Love, recorded at Rising Studios, was released in February 2007 and entered the British Rock charts at number four.
Following their split in 2007, lead guitarist Steve Nixon became a member of the Welsh metalcore group Anterior. Meanwhile, drummer Kevin Matthews continued his career performing with Glasgow’s Madman is Absolute, engaging in studio projects and production work. He also secured endorsements from Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo drumheads, and Vic Firth drumsticks.
Final lineup
- Dave Proctor – lead vocals (2000–2007)
- Steve Nixon – lead guitar (2000–2007)
- Steph Gildea – rhythm guitar (2000–2007)
- Chris Lavery – bass guitar (2000–2007)
- Kevin Matthews – drums (2000–2007)
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | This War Will Last Forever | Rising / Nuclear Blast |
| 2007 | The Dead Live By Love | Rising / Nuclear Blast |
| 2008 | Shadows, War, Love: The Best of Mendeed | Rising / Nuclear Blast |
EPs
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MeNdEeD | Self-Released |
| 2002 | Killing Something Beautiful | Self-Released |
| 2003 | As We Rise | Self-Released |
| 2004 | From Shadows Came Darkness | Rising |
| 2006 | Positive Metal Attitude | Rising |
Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ignite the Flames | Rising |
| 2005 | Act of Sorrow | Rising |
| 2005 | Beneath a Burning Sky | Rising |
Other
- "The Thing That Should Not Be" (Metallica Cover)
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Metallica's Master of Puppets in August 2006, Kerrang magazine invited Mendeed to perform "The Thing That Should Not Be" for their tribute album Remastered: Master of Puppets Revisited, which was distributed complimentary with the publication. The album also featured contributions from bands such as Machine Head, Trivium, Bullet for My Valentine, Chimaira, Fightstar, Mastodon, and Funeral for a Friend.