"Mike Metal" Mindnich – Originally from Short Hills, NJ, Mike
founded Deadtide after meeting Phil and vibing on their similar
tastes in metal and passion for writing catchy riffs. At 13, Mike
picked up a guitar and was playing and singing old-school
Metallica songs by age 14, fronting his first band. After
discovering melodic death metal and metalcore, Mike taught
himself how to perform various types of harsh vocals before
online video tutorials were even a thought. His subsequent love
for power metal and his ever-evolving loves within other
musical genres over the years inspired him to grow as a singer. Mike's true passions are
singing and writing profound, inspirational songs that change the way his listeners view
and understand the world and the universe for the better — as well as encouraging
their ability to live a life they love, free of the fear and expectations imposed by society.
Overflowing with creative ideas that also transcend the writing of infectious songs,
some of his biggest goals are to do something that influences music forever, to collabo-
rate with other musicians to make as much music as possible, and to deliver a unique
experience for his audience. Mike’s influences include In Flames, Soilwork, Killswitch
Engage, Scar Symmetry, Kamelot, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Thrice, and many more.
Phil “Chrome” Arnone – Originally from Eastchester,
NY, Phil began playing guitar at 13. Despite having
played the cello from 3rd grade all through high
school, the moment he picked up his friend’s guitar,
he was hooked. Phil was determined to learn to play
his favorite songs, and to create his own. After discov-
ering YouTube in 2006, Phil began posting videos of
his original guitar ideas, naming the channel
“ChromeCelica00,” after his silver 2000 Toyota Celica, which was accessorized with
chrome parts. His YouTube channel now has 25k+ subscribers and over 3 million views.
One of Phil’s videos, an original composition dedicated to Jesper Strömblad, was shared
by Strömblad himself. Mike came across Phil’s page and contacted Phil wanting to jam.
After getting to know each other, Phil and Mike became the founders of Deadtide. Phil’s
influences are In Flames, Soilwork, Blinded Colony, Dark Tranquillity, Scar Symmetry,
Solution .45, As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red, Trivium, and many more.