Skeptical Minds

Skeptical Minds are a female-fronted Belgian band that plays a blend of metal and electronics. Their first album, "Rent to Kill", was released in 2005.

SM is taking a big turn in the year 2005.
First of all, the making of their 10 track album.
Then the participation in two wide-spreading festivals: Rotonde Festival, in Hirson (Fr) sharing the line up with Lacuna Coil, Moonspell, Epica, or Apocalyptica. The band creates a sensation:

- « Without any doubt the discovery of this festival » Rock Hard, Fr (July 2005)
- « The band made a very good show, with a superb guitar player (Michel) and a wonderful female singer (Kristell), but also a top bass player (Pascal) » Ultimetal, Fr

The second big festival was the Metal Female Voices Fest 3 (Belgium) with Lacuna Coil, After Forever, Leaves’ Eyes, Epica, etc. The band sold more than 100 copies of their album in one day. Reviewers were very positive:
- “One of the more memorable performances of the day”, Musical Discoveries, USA.
- “Surely the most promising newcomers of this festival », Sounds 2 Move, Germany.

The band also plays during that year with Akphaezya (Fr), The Birthday Massacre (Can), Dylath-Leen (Fr) and The Old Dead Tree (Fr).

The album Rent To Kill is reviewed by the French magazine Rock Hard « as a real master stroke ».

They recently played MFVF 4 with Tristania and other big names.
They are under license with American label Sirenette Records, for a deal in USA, Mexico, and Canada.