Middian

Middian was a doom metal / sludge 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 in 2005. ______________________________ Guitarist Mike Scheidt 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.

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Guitarist Mike Scheidt 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.

The group's debut album, Age Eternal, 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.

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.

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 a 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 announced that his previous band, YOB, will be reforming.

Currently Mike Scheidt is related with YOB, but Will Lindsay - Wolves in the Throne Room and Indian.

http://www.myspace.com/middiandoom