Middian
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Middian was a doom metal
band from Portland, Oregon
, United States
. The band comprised guitarist Mike Scheidt
(formerly of YOB
), bass guitarist/vocalist Will Lindsay, and drummer Scott Headrick. They released one album, titled Age Eternal
.
formed Middian after his previous band, YOB
, disbanded in 2006. He recruited Will Lindsay and Scott Headrick, who played bass guitar and drums, respectively, and formed the band Middian.
, was released on Metal Blade Records
in 2007. The album was also released on 12-inch vinyl. Middian toured throughout the United States
in support of this album.
"They refused to accept our settlement, demanding we pay them tens of thousands of dollars. By right of actual usage worldwide, the name Middian is ours. Regardless, we have no choice but to fight and to defend ourselves in court. We intend to strip them of their trademark and deny them their unfair demands of money and of our music."
, will be reforming.
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
band from Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The band comprised guitarist Mike Scheidt
Mike Scheidt
Mike Scheidt is a guitarist and vocalist who lives in Eugene, Oregon that is active in the doom metal, stoner metal, and sludge metal scenes.-Biography:...
(formerly of YOB
Yob
Yob may refer to:* Yobbo or Yob, an uncouth individual or thug* Yob , a doom metal band from Eugene, Oregon* "Yob" , a song by TISM...
), bass guitarist/vocalist Will Lindsay, and drummer Scott Headrick. They released one album, titled Age Eternal
Age Eternal
Age Eternal is the debut and sole album of the doom metal band Middian, released on March 20, 2007.-Track listing:*All Songs Written By Mike Scheidt.# "Dreamless Eye" – 9:35# "The Blood of Icons" – 11:30# "Age Eternal" – 14:04...
.
Formation
Guitarist Mike ScheidtMike Scheidt
Mike Scheidt is a guitarist and vocalist who lives in Eugene, Oregon that is active in the doom metal, stoner metal, and sludge metal scenes.-Biography:...
formed Middian after his previous band, YOB
Yob
Yob may refer to:* Yobbo or Yob, an uncouth individual or thug* Yob , a doom metal band from Eugene, Oregon* "Yob" , a song by TISM...
, disbanded in 2006. He recruited Will Lindsay and Scott Headrick, who played bass guitar and drums, respectively, and formed the band Middian.
Music
The group's debut album, Age EternalAge Eternal
Age Eternal is the debut and sole album of the doom metal band Middian, released on March 20, 2007.-Track listing:*All Songs Written By Mike Scheidt.# "Dreamless Eye" – 9:35# "The Blood of Icons" – 11:30# "Age Eternal" – 14:04...
, was released on Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
in 2007. The album was also released on 12-inch vinyl. Middian toured throughout the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in support of this album.
Lawsuit
In October 2007, the band received a "cease and desist order" from a Wisconsin-based group "Midian" demanding that Middian stop using their name completely. Included were orders to cease all sales and existence of physical recordings by Middian. Says Mike Scheidt:"They refused to accept our settlement, demanding we pay them tens of thousands of dollars. By right of actual usage worldwide, the name Middian is ours. Regardless, we have no choice but to fight and to defend ourselves in court. We intend to strip them of their trademark and deny them their unfair demands of money and of our music."
Split
In August 2008, Middian posted on their myspace page that they had officially split up. The band stated that their lawsuit was coming to a close, but it had come with a high cost to the band, personally and interpersonally. Also, Mike Scheidt felt like he needed to back off from touring due to family and work issues. Scott Headrick quit the band and is moving, and Mike Scheidt and Will Lindsay will continue to make music together under a different moniker. As a result of this disbanding, Mike Scheidt also announed that his previous band, YOBYob
Yob may refer to:* Yobbo or Yob, an uncouth individual or thug* Yob , a doom metal band from Eugene, Oregon* "Yob" , a song by TISM...
, will be reforming.