MINDSTRESS was originally formed in year 2002. A group of five, all-Filipino-American alternative/metal/progressive band based in San Diego, CA.

They started with the original line up former band mates Aaron (lead guitar) and Bernard (back-up vocal) who both left the group due to relocation two years after. With the remaining talented individuals; Bobby (front man/vocal), Jhing (bass), & Adrian a.k.a Yanyan (drummer) kept all their strength of mind, spirit, and courage to persistently strive for possibilities. In early January of 2006, Tegz (lead
guitar) & Bogs (rythym guitar) two new guitarists came aboard to complete the heavy ensemble and tightly formed MINDSTRESS with their wholesome creativity.

Within the first year on the making of their continuous exertion MINDSTRESS have already gained a great deal of respect and depicted a fine line that exemplifies reputation. The group performed in many different local venues in San Diego: (Dream
Street, Epicentre, Pearl Lounge, The Other Side, The National Guard Armory, Ben's Restaurant,O'Connell's, Brick By Brick, & Downtown 4th & B. North County: (The
Knitting Factory, Zen Sushi Bar, & Cal State Fullerton College). San Francisco Bay Area: (Beale Street Bar, Moose Lodge, & ABS-CBN Headquarter - Speak Out Studio & Fat City). Las Vegas: (Cheyenne Saloon & The Rox). Back in mid 2007, MINDSTRESS was also featured/aired in ABS-CBN International (a.k.a. ABS-CBN Global North America) Speak Out on TFC (The Filipino Channel) . They've also played major concerts along with renowned international artists: Bamboo, Eraserheads, Rivermaya, Kamikazee, Parokya
ni Edgar, Cueshe, Introvoys, Barbie Amalbis, Kitchie Nadal, Francis Magalona, & Glen Jacinto (promoter/producer/artist) of a previous band called "The Teeth".

Nowadays, the band is still standing strong and had accomplished numerous projects including the released of their very first debut album SILENTLY REVEALED.
 

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