MANDATOR

Vinyl re-issue of the debut album from 1988 by this Dutch Speed/ Thrash Metal band formed from the ashes of MYSTO DYSTO. Widely regarded as one of the hidden gems of late-'80s European Metal, the album showcased a band with a distinctive identity and a level of technical skill that set it apart from many of its contemporaries.

Its sound blends Speed/ Thrash Metal with rich guitar harmonies, strong melodic sensibilities and impressive musicianship. Fast, sharp and highly dynamic, the album sits somewhere between the aggression of late-'80s German Thrash and the melodic approach found in many European Metal bands of the era, resulting in an intense and sophisticated collection of songs that has earned cult status among underground Metal enthusiasts.

Recommended for fans of: DEATHROW, S.D.I., ASSASSIN and early RAGE.