Early NJ hardcore. SYD SLUDGE - vocals DAVE JONES - drums ANDY KELB - guitars MIKE LUCAS - bass PAUL DIETER - guitars MENTAL ABUSE were founded in August of 1982. Sid and Paul started the band, then Dave (who is the ex-AGNOSTIC FRONT drummer) joined them. They went through 4 guitarists and shortly after that they broke up - from August 83' to November 83'. They then reformed with Andy on guitar (the lineup now incuded Mike Porath "Spike" on bass).