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Chicago, United States (2003 – 2011)
Located along the in-betweens of Chicago and Peoria, Illinois, and drawing its nominal inspiration from the Belarusian capital, nestled deep amidst the in-betweens of the East and the West, a city that has been burned to the ground on several occasions only to be rebuilt like a phoenix rising from its ashes, Minsk is an eclectic experience of passion, aggression, rhythm, noise, and trance. The music was as organic as it is other-worldly, infusing the rhythms of the earth and the resonance of the human voice with the synthetic sounds of machines, amplifiers, and effects.
Minsk performed its first show in March of 2003, released a demo CD with Lisa Falzone Recordings later that year, and has spent the last three years performing, writing, and recording. In 2004, they performed at the inaugural Templars of Doom festival in Indianapolis and appeared on a Thinker Thought Records compilation CD, entitled ‘If It Plays…’.
In 2005, they put the finishing touches on their new album with producer Sanford Parker, who joined the band during the recording process. Parker, also known for his play in the band ‘Buried at Sea’ has produced such acts as Pelican, Rwake, Lair of the Minotaur, Unearthly Trance, and Venomous Concept. The band performed at 2005 and 2006’s South by Southwest music festivals in Austin, TX, and Emissions from the Monolith festivals in Youngstown, OH.
The Ritual Fires of Abandonment, was released in Febuary of 2007. In 2009 they released “With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone”
Minsk performed its first show in March of 2003, released a demo CD with Lisa Falzone Recordings later that year, and has spent the last three years performing, writing, and recording. In 2004, they performed at the inaugural Templars of Doom festival in Indianapolis and appeared on a Thinker Thought Records compilation CD, entitled ‘If It Plays…’.
In 2005, they put the finishing touches on their new album with producer Sanford Parker, who joined the band during the recording process. Parker, also known for his play in the band ‘Buried at Sea’ has produced such acts as Pelican, Rwake, Lair of the Minotaur, Unearthly Trance, and Venomous Concept. The band performed at 2005 and 2006’s South by Southwest music festivals in Austin, TX, and Emissions from the Monolith festivals in Youngstown, OH.
The Ritual Fires of Abandonment, was released in Febuary of 2007. In 2009 they released “With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone”
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Bonelesss wrote:
it's time for a new record, guys!
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Brutalex777 wrote:
Damn, percussion on all the Minsk albums is extremely awesome.
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derek_trash wrote:
not that i mind bruce/yakuza, but vote a damn pic with the actual members...
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Thunderhood wrote:
good question
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ab1lity wrote:
How can wanting to be Neurosis be a bad thing ?
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Shouso__Strip wrote:
neurosis wannabes.
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ASSMan316 wrote:
YES!!!
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P_Function wrote:
oh fuck yes.
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Willothius wrote:
NEWS!!!: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/10/sanford_parker.html Minsk is not dead. In fact: "new album is 75% done" F#ck yeah!
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MitVicious wrote:
:D
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well_well_well_ wrote:
Lanny_Barbi, :D
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Lanny_Barbi wrote:
vocal - Alexandr "Batka" Lukashenko
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Kwaaji wrote:
This sounds quite good.
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bigkajamma wrote:
I really hope they resolve and try to work out there indefinite hiatus. So they can continue to make awesome unique brain melting psychedelic atmospheric metal!
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Deficite24 wrote:
Wisp of Tow.
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assassiyoun wrote:
This behaviour must not continue. Feel the burning stare of my HAMSter and change your ways!
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noiancaloian wrote:
Isis-split,Minsk-split,what next?
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megatronets wrote:
best post-metal band ever
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Maidan1989 wrote:
Мой родной город)
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deadmarc wrote:
God damn it, so sad about their split. At the same time I'm thankful that I was able to attend their only polish show, get their hancocks on my 'ritual fires...' cd and have a little chat with Tim Mead and Tony Wyioming. I really hope they come to their senses coz they were one of the best modern bands around.
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Dysfunction, Sad News, Indefinite Hiatus
9 Apr 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/minsk
We regret to have to say that for the immediate and
indefinite future, Minsk will be on a continued hiatus. In the
recent months, it's been increasingly difficult to answer the
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Dysfunction, Sad News, Indefinite Hiatus
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5 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/minsk
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