Since 2000, Mental Image has been broadcasting their signature combination of alternative, metal, and grunge throughout the Chicago scene through their energetic and professional live show. The energy and raw emotion of MI are evident in each of their intelligently crafted songs. In a day and age when talent and performance have taken a back seat to commercialism, MI remains one of the few bands that can combine the hooks and catches of popular music with the edge and musicianship of more obscure bands in order to solidify a sound which is truly unique. The music of MI can only be described as fresh and new, yet familiar. While some bands immediately sound like some other band, the sound of MI cannot be pinned to one direct source because their influences are so varied. Influenced by everything from punk to black metal, from pop to grunge, MI blends them all together into one sonic mixture, putting together something totally raw and totally new.