The Mandrake is a death metal band who were signed to Crash Music but now describe themselves as looking for a new label, while

releasing their next EP independently. They have released one demo and one studio album.

The Mandrake is, according to their record label, an example of an American band with a lot of Scandinavian influences from the likes of Age of Ruin, Opeth and At the Gates; Scandinavia having dominated the black and death metal scene throughout the 1990s. The band achieved early success, garnering favorable reviews even in the demo stage. Slight touches of black metal are often present in some of their work. While at the demo stage, they opened for international bands including Six Feet Under, Fear Factory and Behemoth.

History The Mandrake was founded in early 2001 by their guitarist, Ron Carillo, and they released their first demo, Dying Sentiment, later that year. Their debut studio album, The Burning Horizon at the End of Dawn, was released through Crash Music on August 24, 2004. The band would self-release the EP Dreaming Dead in 2006 before returning to Crash Music, who released the band's second studio album, Black Prophecy, in 2009.

Band members Current members Ron Carillo – lead guitar (2001–present) Mike Horn – drums (2001–present) James Cummings – vocals (2005–present) Andy Hitch – rhythm guitar (2005–present) Addie Suazo – bass (2005–present)

Former members Edison Shaw – rhythm guitar (2001–2003) Alex Shalenko – keyboards (2001–2004) James Ryan Taron – vocals (2001–2005) Brett Phillips – bass (2001–2005) Kelly Tussey – rhythm guitar (2003–2005)

Discography Studio albums YearAlbumLabel 2004 The Burning Horizon at the End of DawnCrash Music 2009 Black Prophecy

Other releases YearAlbumLabelNotes 2001 Dying SentimentSelf-released Demo 2006 Dreaming Dead EP

References

External links The Mandrake on Myspace at Rate Your Music The Mandrake at Spirit of Metal The Burning Horizon review at Deathgrind (German) 2003 interview from Metal Side Thomas, Erik (2004) "The Mandrake - Burning Horizon at the End of Dawn review", Teeth of the Divine The Burning Horizon at the End of Dawn review at Metal Review