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THE ENDLESS LINE OF R.I.P'S THE HARDCORE SCENE IS STARTING TO GROW UP. BY JESSICA-LYN SAUNDERS It was just last October that straight edge band Mindset announced that they were closing the book on their 7 year story. A final album titled Nothing Less will be released this coming February, 4 years after Leave No Doubt's release. The break up is nothing new to Mindset, as lead singer Ev Wivell said that this is something they've planned for a long time. Wivell also noted that there will be a final tour to allow the band to play some of their favorite venues one last time. "We're proud of what we've built together and we're excited to share these last songs and go out on a high note." Mindset, Bane, Casey Jones, Bleeding Through these are just a few names of bands from the hardcore scene that have decided to part ways over the past couple of years. It's not a shock though, as touring can not only be hard with age but also drain you money wise. A good majority of these musicians have families they miss while touring (or when not touring, writing and recording new music). Another problem that many bands both in and out of the hardscore scene face today is money.