Andakat

Andakat is a metal band from Linz, Upper Austria, founded in 2002. The musical style can be defined as a mixture of rock and metal, with progressive influences. The band coined the term "Prock-Metal" (Progressive Rock – Metal) for their music. Andakat relies on a rich variety and thought-out arrangements, with violin melody lines, rhythmical shifts and progressive structures.

The band was founded at Halloween (31st October) 2002, by bass player Jahashi and guitarist Double D Johnitz. After some member changes, the band recorded their first album Cleaved in 2005. The album was characterized by a mainstream-oriented rock sound. In late 2005, they produced a demo CD with new vocalist Lewi Seydul (who had appeared on „Cleaved“ by playing the violin already). This CD had a markedly heavier sound than Cleaved, and helped Andakat to gain success in the underground.