Now the Insomnia album has been out for six months, a lot of nice reviews have come in. We’re very pleased by the latest from Exposé Magazine, one of the original prog-rock magazines printed on real paper… “this is Mastermind’s best album to date. – Peter Thelen” Very cool! Thank you Peter. More review links can be found on our review page and thanks also to the many journalists & critics who have taken the time to write a thoughtful review.

Also, many thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy (something special in this day and age)! We know for a fact Peter actually purchased his copy for this wonderful review, and we suspect (have been told) some of the less than kind reviews are based on Lion Music not giving out free CD’s for review – only digital downloads – which really annoys some reviewers accustomed to getting free stuff (and quite often reselling it ebay). Hey, it’s a digital age.

In any case, we thank you all for listening and for those who haven’t purchased their CD yet please visit our online store to get yours. Reviewers interested in obtaining a digital copy for review, please contact promo@lionmusic.com. Thanks!

We’ve added a few more albums to our page at bandcamp.com for your listening pleasure. These early albums are getting harder to find on CD, so we hope to make the music more readily available to anyone who is interested. You can stream full albums online (free) and purchase downloads in any format (mp3, ACC, ogg, FLAC, Apple Lossless) for one low price.

Go have a listen! mastermind.bandcamp.com

All album downloads include printable PDF covers.

* all titles are also available at http://mindawn.com/artists/mastermind – please note that Mindawn and Bandcamp are the ONLY authorized sites to download these back catalog titles.

Found this clip from Insomnia cruising youtube. We hope you enjoy it…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYbaZavcSUc

“Broken” has won The EKR Listeners Poll for the favourite EKR A-List track for the week commencing 08/03/2010″ — www.ekr.net (UK)  Excellent… we’re number one! (poll link)

Also a new interview with Bill Berends online at Virtuosity One (UK)

Insomnia track “Broken” added to steady rotation playlist in the UK -European Klassik Rock

Nice. To quote the Dutch Progressive Rock Page… “It could easily become a major hit!”

We think so!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWwvXUl_DBo

“Mastermind has accomplished what few bands can – a diverse album with an array of influence from blues to metal to prog and back again. Each track here stands by itself, however this album should be listened to in one sitting. The flow of music and the impressive composition are amazing; one listen and you are hooked.” — Unstoppable Force (USA)

Get your copy today!

It’s been a long time coming, but the new Insomnia album is now shipping to the general public! You can order a copy directly from the Mastermind Store or follow the links found there to distributors in your part of the world. Go have a look.

Lots of nice reviews are starting to come in too! Considering how long it took to get this album released it is somewhat vindicating to see these, supporting our own stubborn belief that we still have something to offer. Guitarist Bill Berends gives an in-depth interview on the Imhotep website discussing the album, the band, and various other topics posed.

We’ve posted an album sampler on our myspace page to give you a taste. There are two full tracks from the album to be found there as well. Once again we’ll mention that journalists, reviewers, DJ’s, etc interested in obtaining a promo copy of the album, or to arrange an interview, please contact “promo (at) lionmusic.com”

Thanks to everyone who has already ordered! The first wave of discs were mailed out today, but we still have a lot of work to do to get the word out… so shoot your mouths off and let people know! We are all grateful for your interest in the band and your continuing support. Stop back often for updates, there is more activity to come in the near future!

We are now accepting orders for our new Insomnia album. The discs have been shipped and should arrive any day now. The official release date is Feb. 19th, 2010 and we should be able to ship on that day. If not, we will ship as close to that date as is humanly possible.

Visit the Mastermind Store now and order yours today!

For folks in the UK, Europe, & elsewhere, we have provided a few other links for your ordering convenience as well. We should have some info on Japan soon. The album will also be on iTunes shortly, just look up Lion Music there. Thanks!

More reviews and other info coming soon.

The first Insomnia review is in and it is a good one! We hope this indicative of how everyone will receive the album, but for the moment this is a wonderful way to get things rolling. The album release date is February 19th, 2010 from Lion Music (Finland).

http://www.imhotep.no/?did=9095929&aid=9069486

For those too lazy to click…

“some of the most original and innovative music the world needs to hear”

Nice.

As mentioned below, reviewers, journalists, DJ’s etc. wishing to get an advance copy of the album for review, please contact “promo (at) lionmusic.com” for information. Thanks.

January 9th is Mastermind vocalist Tracy McShane’s birthday! Happy birthday Tracy!!

Our new “INSOMNIA” album will be released February 19th, 2010 so spread the word! Feel free to link to this banner on your website or blog. Add us on Facebook, Myspace, and everywhere else as well. Thanks!!

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Reviewers, radio stations, blogs, etc. please email “promo (at) lionmusic.com” for info on getting an advance copy for review or to arrange an interview. Thanks.