Mindsnare are an Australian hardcore band from Melbourne, Victoria. Formed in 1993 under the name Mad Circle, their music is a blend of traditional "old school" hardcore punk and crossover metal, and as such has seen them play alongside metal bands like Kreator and Ringworm, as well as more straightforward hardcore acts like Agnostic Front, Sick of it All and Australia's Toe To Toe. In its genre, Mindsnare have been described as "one of the most influential bands of the past decade " by Missing Link Records.

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Reviews / Live

Live Review: Mindsnare, Hostile Objects, Choke, Homesick

"... it was one for the ages."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Mindsnare - 'Unholy Rush'

Surprise! Yeah, look, it’s sick.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Mindsnare - Unholy Rush

"Technically adept but never pretentious."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Mindsnare - 'Into Infinity & The Holy Bull Rides Fast'

The Australian hardcore kings return.

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Hardcore 2012 - The Hi-Fi

These guys exude a righteous love of hardcore, a love that infects everyone in the band’s vicinity.

News / Music

Terror To Headline Hardcore 2012 In Sydney

This years over-18 and all ages Hardcore 2012 shows have been announced.