Welsh experimental sludge/noise-rock band Mines unleashed live album »Live I« featuring their early material

Swansea, UK based experimental sludge/noise-rock band Mines is back with a live album, »Live I«, which was just released on October 23rd, 2026 via ESOC Records.

»Live I« is now available on Spotify, YouTube and other streaming services!

Tracklist:
01. Ares
02. Compass
03. Hex
04. The Doctrine
05. Within Without
06. Design Divide
07. From That Which Lies Beneath
08. Sanguine Lines

Explosive Swansea-based noise rock and experimental sludge outfit Mines has released their live album, »Live I«, on October 23rd, 2026.

Recorded and performed during an intense session in August 2025, »Live I« captures the raw, uncompromising energy that has made the band a formidable force in the UK underground music scene. The album serves as a definitive sonic document of the band’s early era, featuring blistering live performances of tracks spanning their first two EPs and their first singles.

Known for their devastating fusion of abrasive noise rock, sludge textures, and experimental structures, Mines delivers a heavier, more visceral reimagining of their studio material on this release. These recordings strip away any studio safety nets, leaving listeners with a monolithic wall of sound, tectonic basslines, and chaotic, driving rhythms.

»Live I« is now available on all major digital streaming platforms.

About Mines:
Formed in Swansea, Wales, Mines is an experimental noise rock and sludge band. Drawing inspiration from the heaviest corners of alternative and underground music, the trio has built a reputation for dense soundscapes, overwhelming volume, and cathartic live performances.

Line-up:
Rick Keen – Vocals, Guitar
John Woolveridge – Guitar
Bryn Durling – Guitar
Alex Ratcliffe – Bass
David Dickie – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well