Denmark’s Mnemic offer a futuristic metal style evocative of post-industrial outfits such as
Fear Factory and
Strapping Young Lad. Formed in the town of Aalborg, circa 2000 (although the concept had been kicking around since 1997) by singer
Michael Bgballe, guitarist/keyboardist
Mircea G. Eftemie, guitarist
Rune Stigart, bassist
Mikkel Larsen, and drummer/keyboardist
Brian Rasmussen (also of
Invocator), the group unleashed its debut album,
, in 2002, through Nuclear Blast. Timely appearances at Europe’s major outdoor summer festivals followed, and having gained generally rave reviews and a small but loyal following, Mnemic proceeded to record their second album,
(introducing new bassist
Tomas “Oberst” Kofoed), for a 2004 release.
arrived in 2007.