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Sworn Enemy is an American metallic hardcore band from New York City, formed in 1997.
The band formed as "Downfall" and later on as "Mindset", a product of the extremely expansive and influential New York hardcore scene. At its original inception the band centered on founding members: vocalist Sal Lococo, lead guitarist Lorenzo Antonucci, second guitarist Mike Raffinello, bass player Mike Palmer, and drummer Zoli.
The band's early output as Mindset was limited to... meer