Mindforce guitarist seriously injured in accident

Mike Shaw, guitarist of Poughkeepsie, NY hardcore outfit Mindforce, was badly injured on January 3 after being "hit head on by an oncoming vehicle." Shaw suffered multiple leg fractures and broken ribs, in addition to other injuries. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to offset medical expenses and help alleviate the financial burden on Shaw's family while he recovers.

Thursday night our best friend and guitar player, Mike, got in a head on collision. We're so thankful Mike is alive and going to be ok. Mike has a long recovery ahead and Mindforce is on an indefinite hiatus. We've played some of the wildest sets but it's time to refocus ?? pic.twitter.com/ho2YtmttTv

— Mindforce (@MindforceNY) January 7, 2019