Artist description Vyndykator takes old NWOBHM influences and adds elements of speed, classical and progressive metal- A supergroup of sorts, it boasts members of the bands Attacker, Sleepy Hollow and Alchemy X

Music Style Metal

Musical Influences Judas Priest, Savatage, Slayer

Similar Artists Mercyful Fate, Iron Maiden, Fates Warning

Artist History Though vocalist Bob Mitchell has gained considerable notoriety from his past endeavors in the bands Attacker and Sleepy Hollow (and his present work in the prog metal band Alchemy X), Vyndykator represents an entirely new modality. Borrowing from seminal influences like Judas Priest, Accept and Iron Maiden, Vyndykator fuses these old-school NWOBHM sounds with the progressiveness of Rush, Mercyful Fate, and Savatage. The result is a classic metal sound that’s equal parts thrash and power. Having Alchemy X’s Steve Ratchen (7 string bass) and Chris Scorsese (drums) certainly gives Vyndykator a rhythm section any prog band would be proud to boast, and when one listens to their debut album “Heaven Sent from Hell”, traces of prog, thrash, neo-classical, and speed metal are all evident in the impressive musicianship. Guitarists Rob Oriani and Bill Pena (each on 7 string guitar) contribute outstanding rhythm and lead work, and the band as a whole displays a nice balance of strong songwriting coupled with technical proficiency. As for Mitchell, his vocal style (equal parts Udo Dirkschneider(Accept) King Diamond (Mercyful Fate) & Graham Bonnett (Rainbow)) has lost none of it’s early power, and in fact, has aged like fine wine. Effortlessly balancing hell-bent growls with piercing screams and even harmonies, Mitchell sings like a vocalist perfectly plying his trade within the metal milieu. Lyrically, Vyndykator has stayed far away from the “Dungeons and Dragons” theme (after all, Mitchell and Attacker were perhaps the first metal band to incorporate Tolkien imagery in their 1985 “Battle at Helmes Deep” album so this is “been there done that” territory for him) preferring to concentrate on altogether different subject matter. “Heaven Sent from Hell” is actually an homage to Bela Lugosi, as each song references a particular character played by him. All these elements have solidified Vyndykator as an electrifying live act, as well as a formidable studio recording artist.

Group Members Bob Mitchell- Vocals Steve Ratchen- Bass guitar Rob Oriani- guitar Bill Pena- guitar Chris Scorsese- drums

Instruments Steve Ratchen exclusively plays and is endorsed by Conklin guitars, Chirs Scorsese is endorsed by Vadar

Albums Heaven Sent from Hell- 2002 Unisound/Outlaw

Press Reviews TRANSCENDING THE MUNDANE (March 2003) VYNDYKATOR- "Heaven Sent From Hell" In the mid eighties New Jersey metallers Attacker caused a stir in the true metal underground. The band released two discs (Battle at Helms Deep and Second Coming) before succumbing to internal strife and record industry indifference. Like fellow Northeastern metallers Sacred Oath, Attacker enjoyed a second resurgence via a re-release from Sentinel Steel Records. Only vocalist Bob Mitchell was able to commit to the Attacker reunion and the band went full steam ahead including an impressive showing at Powermad. Soon thereafter Bob started Vyndykator. The band played numerous shows along the coast and in the midewest before signing to Unisound Records in greece. That brings us to their seven-song debut, Heaven Sent from Hell. The band cranks out old school metal anthems with vigor. "Blood Stained Gallow" and "Rot in the Chamber" recall the days of Accept as Bob takes on an Udo like snarl. Vyndykator's strength lies in their ability to sound current and nod to the past as well. A solid metal offering which makes up for weak outings from UDO and Running Wild last year. Album Score: 8.5 out of 10 Reviewed By Brett VanPut

Additional Info contact Bob Mitchell at vndkator@optonline.net or Steve Ratchen at snorky129@aol.com for further info

Location Jersey City, NJ - USA

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