The foundation of MYSTERY BLUE dates back to 1982, which means the band and MAUSOLEUM RECORDS, their current label, share the same age, and will celebrate their 25th anniversary together next year. However, both the band, as well as the label, did take some time off during the course of their lengthy existence.

Originally founded by FRENZY, the guitarist, MYSTERY BLUE rather quickly became a household name in the world of Hard Rock, as we called Metal in those pioneering days. The band released two successful albums, the eponymous debut long-player MYSTERY BLUE (AXE KILLER RECORDS), followed by CIRCLE OF SHAME (DREAM/ CBS), and toured Europe with big guns such as MOTÖRHEAD, DEF LEPPARD, SAXON, VENGEANCE, and fellow “Frenchies” H-BOMB and SATAN JOKERS. But after the rocket propelled rise came a meteoric fall. The young band succumbed to internal strife and disintegrated.

Seven years later, in 1996 FRENZY reformed MYSTERY BLUE, assembling what has so far proven a mature, and reasonably stable line-up, comprising of - besides FRENZY - the lovely and talented vocalist NATHALIE, bassist DANY, and drummer VINCE. Shortly afterwards the band released their third album, SPIRIT OF YOUR SONG.

MYSTERY BLUE continued touring relentlessly, honing their song-writing talents, and generally striving for each new album be an artistic improvement and a decisive step forward in comparison to the previous effort. They certainly achieved this goal with the release of METAL SLAVES (STEELHEART RECORDS) in 2004, an album that was lauded by critics and Classic-Metal aficionados alike, and enjoyed brisk sales. Early 2005 bass player DANY threw in the towel and was replaced by RIKKI.

The rest of the year MYSTERY BLUE kept on doing what they do best and enjoy most: touring! They shared the stage with the likes of GIRLSCHOOL, DAVID DeFEIS (VIRGIN STEELE), ROCK BITCH, and DESTRUCTION, and were invited to play the SWORDBROTHERS and HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR festivals, both in Germany.

In keeping with the tradition of improving each new album, MYSTERY BLUE then journeyed into Germany, to the HOUSE OF AUDIO, to record their next album, CLAWS OF STEEL. Leaving nothing to chance, they recruited ACHIM “AKEEM” KÖHLER to mix and master the recordings. KÖHLER, who previously “soundscaped” aurally impressive albums by - among others - BRAINSTORM, SACRED STEEL, PRIMAL FEAR, and SINNER, once more proved that a top mixing and mastering engineer can make all the difference, by adding the "je ne sais quoi" factor that turns an already great album into an extraordinarily outstanding one. CLAWS OF STEEL delivers a fresh attitude to solid Traditional Metal. It’s fast and furious, yet melodic - with piercing riffs and near-heavenly vocals stabbing through the powerful driving sound of the rhythm section.

Today True metal doesn't get any better than MYSTERY BLUE. Get ready to bleed!