Attacker  

A cult 80's speed/thrash band, Attacker's sound contained several trademarks of the sound of the day, namely Halford-esque screams and a pre-thrash speed metal style. They had family ties to Hades, as they essentially switched bassists before their respective first albums. They released two albums in the eighties but broke up in 1989.

After 12 years of inactivity, two factions emerged in 2001 in the guise of Attacker reformations. The first was headed by former vocalist Bob Mitchell, with the second consisting of other ex-members. Both groups laid claim to the Attacker name, and so Mitchell decided to change the name of his band to Vyndykator, and an album under that name was released in 2002. Eventually Mitchell and the other members resolved their differences, with the result being a new version of Attacker with Mitchell as vocalist. The comeback album, Soul Taker, was released in early 2004, followed by The Unknown two years later.

Current Members Bobby Lucas vocals (Overlorde, Seven Witches) Pat Marinelli guitars Mike Benetados guitars (Jersey Dogs) Jon Hanemann bass Mike Sabatini drums (Jersey Dogs)

Former Members/Guests Bob Mitchell vocals (Alchemy X, Sleepy Hollow, Vyndykator) John Leone vocals (Phantom Lord) RIP: 0, 1994 Jim Mooney guitars RIP: 0, 2000 Tom D'Amico guitars Lou Ciarlo bass (Jersey Dogs) Felix Torres bass

Discography

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Battle At Helms Deep 
1985 Metal Blade

The Hermit The Wrath Of Nevermore Disciple Downfall Slayer's Blade Battle At Helm's Deep Kick Your Face Dance Of The Crazies (Call On) The Attacker

Bob Mitchell Pat Marinelli Jim Mooney Lou Ciarlo Mike Sabatini

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The Second Coming 
1988 Mercenary

Lords Of Thunder Zero Hour Captives Of Babylon Octagon The Madness Desecration Emanon Revelations Of Evil

John Leone Pat Marinelli Tom D'Amico Lou Ciarlo Mike Sabatini

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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Soul Taker 
2004 Iron Glory

The End Forgotten Sleepy Hollow Tortured Soul Taker Jack The Conquerors Return To Mordor Raging Fist Until We Meet Again

Bob Mitchell Pat Marinelli Mike Benetados Felix Torres Mike Sabatini

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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The Unknown 
2006 Sentinel Steel

This is Power Anger Aggression Blessed With This Curse The Unknown Nail it Down I Am Sinn Your Own World Devil's War Brainshake Tieneblas Fear of Disgrace

Bob Mitchell Pat Marinelli Mike Benetados Lou Ciarlo Mike Sabatini

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Standing The Test Of Time  COMPILATION
2007 Chavis

(Call On) The Attacker Slayer's Blade Disciple The Hermit Zero Hour Captives Of Babylon Desecration Revelations Of Evil Soul Taker Jack Sleepy Hollow The End The Unknown Nail It Down I Am Sinn This Is Power

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Giants Of Canaan 
2013 Metal On Metal

Giants Of Canaan Trapped In Black The Hammer Born Into Battle Black Winds Rising Steel Vengeance Curse The Light Sands Of Time Washed In Blood Chronicle 1 (The Reformation)

Bobby Lucas Pat Marinelli Mike Benetados Jon Hanemann Mike Sabatini