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| origin              = [[Decatur, Illinois]], U.S.
| genre              = [[Alternative rock]], [[alternative metal]], [[nu metal]]{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}
| genre              = [[Alternative metal]], [[nu metal]]<ref>{{cite web |author= ThePalestMexican |date= April 26, 2010 |title= V Shape Mind - Cul-De-Sac |website= Sputnikmusic |url= https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/36451/V-Shape-Mind-Cul-De-Sac/ |access-date= June 15, 2023}}</ref>
| years_active        = 1999–2004, 2018–present
| years_active        = 1999–2004, 2018–present
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| past_members        = Brad Hursh <br/> Jeff McElyea <br/> Vic Zientara <br/> Scott Parjani (deceased)
| past_members        = Brad Hursh <br/> Jeff McElyea <br/> Vic Zientara <br/> Scott Parjani (deceased)
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'''V Shape Mind''' is an American [[alternative rock]] band. They released one [[Cul-De-Sac (album)|major label album]] in 2003 before disbanding the following year.
'''V Shape Mind''' was an American [[nu metal]] band. They released [[Cul-De-Sac (album)|one major label album]] in 2003 before disbanding the following year.


==Background==
==History==
V Shape Mind was formed in 1999 and toured the local [[Illinois]] metal scene, during which they self-released an [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''Metric'' in 2000. The band was discovered by renowned producer David Bottrill, who got them signed to [[Universal Records]].


V Shape Mind was formed in 1999 and toured the local [[Illinois]] metal scene, during which they self-released an [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''Metric'' in 2000. The band was discovered by renowned [[record producer|producer]] David Bottrill, who got them signed to [[Universal Records]].
The band released their debut album, ''[[Cul-De-Sac (album)|Cul-De-Sac]]'', on September 9, 2003. The single "Monsters" features vocals from  [[Mudvayne]]'s [[Chad Gray]] and received considerable radio play. Despite touring with such acts as Mudvayne and [[Powerman 5000]], V Shape Mind struggled to gather any mainstream attention. Consequently, they have since broken up, pointing to difficulties with Universal Records as the key factor. They played their final show together on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Lincoln Square Theater in their hometown of [[Decatur, Illinois|Decatur]], Illinois.
 
The band released their debut album, ''[[Cul-De-Sac (album)|Cul-De-Sac]]'', on September 9, 2003. The single "Monsters" features vocals from  [[Mudvayne]]'s [[Chad Gray]] and received considerable radio play. Despite touring with such acts as Mudvayne and [[Powerman 5000]], V Shape Mind struggled to gather any mainstream attention. Consequently, they have since broken up, pointing to difficulties with Universal Records as the key factor. They played their final show together on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at Lincoln Square Theater in their hometown of [[Decatur, Illinois|Decatur]], Illinois.


==Members==
==Members==
 
* Brad Hursh – vocals, guitar
* Brad Hursh – [[Singing|vocals]], [[guitar]]
* Jeff McElyea – guitar, piano
* Jeff McElyea – [[guitar]], [[piano]]
* Vic Zientara – bass, backup vocals
* Vic Zientara – [[bass guitar|bass]], [[backup vocals]]
* Scott Parjani – drums, percussion (died 2010)
* Scott Parjani – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Percussion instrument|percussion]] (deceased 1/3/2010)


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/v-shape-mind-mn0000308374 V Shape Mind] at [[AllMusic]]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/v-shape-mind-mn0000308374 V Shape Mind] at [[AllMusic]]
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==References==
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V Shape Mind was an American nu metal band. They released one major label album in 2003 before disbanding the following year.

History

V Shape Mind was formed in 1999 and toured the local Illinois metal scene, during which they self-released an EP titled Metric in 2000. The band was discovered by renowned producer David Bottrill, who got them signed to Universal Records.

The band released their debut album, Cul-De-Sac, on September 9, 2003. The single "Monsters" features vocals from Mudvayne's Chad Gray and received considerable radio play. Despite touring with such acts as Mudvayne and Powerman 5000, V Shape Mind struggled to gather any mainstream attention. Consequently, they have since broken up, pointing to difficulties with Universal Records as the key factor. They played their final show together on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at Lincoln Square Theater in their hometown of Decatur, Illinois.

Members

  • Brad Hursh – vocals, guitar
  • Jeff McElyea – guitar, piano
  • Vic Zientara – bass, backup vocals
  • Scott Parjani – drums, percussion (died 2010)

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums
Title Album details
Cul-De-Sac
  • Released: September 9, 2003
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: CD

Extended plays

List of extended plays
Title EP details
Metric
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Diet Black
  • Formats: CD

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Main. Rock
[1]
"Monsters"
(featuring Chad Gray) 		2003 40 Cul-De-Sac

References

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External links

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