The Mandrake

Like an unstoppable juggernaut, The Mandrake from Fort Collins, CO is coming to redefine the face of American metal. Coming from the more aggressive end of the melodic death metal spectrum, the band fuses twin guitar harmonies, technical riffs, and an atmosphere that has both modern and traditional roots to create a unique, intense, and energetic sound.

Boasting a wide array of influences, ranging from At the Gates, Arch Enemy, and Death to Iron Maiden, and In Flames, the band employs the twin guitars of Ron C. Ardila and Andy Hitch, complemented by the extreme vocals of James Cummings and the rhythm section of Addie Suazo on bass guitar and Mike Horn on drums. The band has opened for a variety of national acts, including Hatebreed, DRI, A.C., Cephalic Carnage, and the others, as well as performing at Milwaukee Metalfest and November To Dismember, creating in process a large fan base in Colorado and beyond.

The debut album Dying Sentiment , released on II Records in 2001, took the underground by storm, receiving rave reviews from the publications around the world which praised its originality and innovative implementation of keyboards and tribal influences with the melodic death metal core.

Now, it is the time to take the next step. Returning with a heavier, more focused sound and take-no-prisoners attitude, The Mandrake’ s newest record “The Burning Horizon at the End of Dawn”, released in summer 2004, is sure to leave a mark on the American metal scene.

With a tour to follow, the band is prepared to take their gospel of melodic extreme metal on the road to the audiences in the United States and beyond.