Forged in Steel, Tempered by Time

Est. 1983 — Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Latest Album

The triumphant return of classic American heavy metal

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Metal Lands

★ Released 2021 ★

After nearly three decades, ATTIKA returned with a crushing statement of intent. Metal Lands is a ten-track journey through the classic heavy metal landscape that the band helped define in the 1980s — sharpened by decades of experience and fueled by an unrelenting passion for the genre.

  1. 01. Metal Lands
  2. 02. Wicked Ways
  3. 03. Masters of Deception
  4. 04. Iron Will
  5. 05. War Machine
  6. 06. Shadows Fall
  7. 07. Visions of the Night
  8. 08. Forever Free
  9. 09. Ride the Storm
  10. 10. Kingdom Come

Discography

Four decades of heavy metal legacy

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Metal Lands album cover

Metal Lands

★ 2021 ★

The triumphant return. Ten tracks of classic American heavy metal forged with three decades of experience behind it.

When Heroes Fall album cover

When Heroes Fall

★ 1992 / Re-released 2019 ★

Originally recorded in 1992, this lost masterpiece was finally released to the world in 2019. Raw power and melody intertwined.

Attika self-titled album cover

Attika

★ 1988 / Re-released 2003 ★

The debut that started it all. Pure 1980s US power metal from Winston-Salem, NC. Re-released in 2003 with bonus material.

News & Updates

Dispatches from the Metal Lands

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2021

Metal Lands Released Worldwide

After years in the making, Metal Lands is finally available on all platforms. The album marks ATTIKA's first new studio recording in decades and has been met with enthusiastic reviews from the global metal community. Available now on Bandcamp, Spotify, and all major streaming services.

2019

When Heroes Fall — The Lost Album Unearthed

Originally recorded in 1992, When Heroes Fall sat unreleased for nearly three decades. After painstaking restoration and remastering, this vital piece of ATTIKA's history has finally been made available to fans worldwide.

2019

Headbangers Open Air 2019

ATTIKA brought the thunder to Germany for the legendary Headbangers Open Air festival. The band delivered a scorching set to an international audience hungry for classic US metal, proving that time has only strengthened their resolve.

2018

Up The Hammers Festival, Athens

ATTIKA made their European debut at the prestigious Up The Hammers festival in Athens, Greece. The response was overwhelming, with fans from across Europe rallying to witness this legendary act on stage.

Shows

Where the stage becomes the battlefield

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July 2019 Brande-Hörnerkirchen

Headbangers Open Air

Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany — One of Europe's premier classic metal festivals

Past
March 2018 Athens

Up The Hammers Festival

Athens, Greece — The definitive celebration of epic and classic heavy metal

Past

♦ Stay tuned for future live appearances. Follow us on Facebook for announcements. ♦

Merchandise

Wear the mark. Carry the banner.

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When Heroes Fall T-Shirt

WHF T-Shirt

When Heroes Fall design

When Heroes Fall CD

WHF CD

Physical disc edition

ATTIKA Patch

Woven Patch

Classic logo patch

ATTIKA Shot Glass

Shot Glass

Raise a toast to metal

About ATTIKA

The story behind the steel

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Forged in 1983

Born from the fertile underground metal scene of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, ATTIKA emerged in 1983 with a singular vision: to craft classic heavy metal with power, precision, and soul. In an era defined by the rise of American metal, ATTIKA carved their own path — drawing from the twin-guitar traditions of British heavy metal while stamping every riff and chorus with distinctly American grit.

"We never stopped being a metal band. The fire never went out. We just waited for the right time to unleash it again."

Their self-titled debut in 1988 became a sought-after rarity in the underground trading circles, a badge of honor among collectors of US power metal. The album When Heroes Fall, originally recorded in 1992, captured the band at a creative peak but remained unreleased for nearly three decades until its triumphant 2019 release coincided with the band's electrifying return to the live stage.

In 2021, ATTIKA delivered Metal Lands — a modern classic that proved definitively that true heavy metal is timeless. Four decades in, the fire burns brighter than ever.

Current Lineup

Rob Van War Vocals
Bill Krajewski Guitars
Glenn Anthony Bass
Jeff Patelski Drums
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Contact

Booking, press, and general inquiries

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