ATRAX MANTIS were a four piece Death Metal/ Tech Grind from Kilkenny, Ireland. Formed in 2004 as a four piece with Dylan Lawless (Guitar), James Meany (vocals), Darran Guilfoyle (Bass) and James Quinn (Drums). In 2005 the band recruited a second guitarist named Eoin Brett but he left after a few months. In 2006, James Meany was replaced by Tomás ‘T’ McMorrow on vocals.
In 2007 ATRAX MANTIS won the Kilkenny Battle of the Bands which rewarded them with studio time and was used to record their debut “Condemned To Hatred“ EP which saw was released in 2008.
TRACK LISTING:
1. Eyes of the Damned (00:00
2. This Injustice (04:23)
3. Condemned to Hatred (07:49)
4. For Those Who I Oppose (12:45)
5. The Dispiteful (18:12)
6. The Ropes End (22:36)
RECORDING LINE-UP:
Bass - Darran Guilfoyle
Drums - James Quinn
Guitars - Dylan Lawless
Vocals - Tomas ’T’ McMorrow