All bass guitar and drum parts were arranged by Tom using midi software and samples.
Influences
We are metal fans and have been influenced by a ton of bands, including Megadeth, Slayer, Death, Iron Maiden, (early) Metallica, Black Sabbath, Iced Earth, Dio, Kreator, Destruction, Coroner, Primal Fear, Arch Enemy, In Flames, Gamma Ray, Jason Becker, Cradle of Filth, Kamelot, King Diamond/Mercyful Fate, Judas Priest, Manowar, etc.
Sounds Like
Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Death, Kreator, etc.
Malignant Reviews:
"We were first introduced to prog-metal heavyweights Worwyk when their 'In Solitude' CD came through our doors a few years back. They were mind-blowing then, and well they might just have graduated to mind-annihilating. We're using "they" a bit loosely here, and it's technically inaccurate to use the term "band" to classify this project. It's really the work of one man (though he did recruit a new vocalist for this outing), Chicago's Tom Vitacco, a guy who loves to crank out the metal, but prefers to keep it in the studio. After you hear the 1-2 punch of "As You Die" and "Greed," you'll see why: the versatility and complexities harnessed in these two tracks alone are worth the price of admission. Comfortable with slow progressions as well as skull-rattling riffs, Vitacco is dexterous on the guitar and a perfectionist with the production. It all comes together on this disc, and we don't have any doubt that it'll be one of the best underground metal releases you'll hear all summer." CD Baby review
"Each track on this CD showcases the guitar talent of Tom Vitacco and the vocal range and talent of Jason Russo. They sound like they were destined to play together in a band. While the previous releases of Worwyk were good, this CD far surpasses them. As the CD spins, you are surprised again and again with the variety of sounds you hear. Musically, this is a very original CD. You will not be able to say that this band is just another "sounds like so-and-so" band. Malignant bleeds emotion and is an excellent example of how traditional, melodic metal should sound. This is a refreshing CD that does not care about the rules of genre labels. The band played the songs they wanted to play and now you get to listen to them in all their glory." Metal Life review
"This is heavy metal with lots of influences from the eighties...old-school lovers...go for this album!" www.hellspawn.be review
"Sometimes we are really stunned about the material that we receive on our desk. Now and then, a totally unknown band delivers a package with an album that blows our socks off. I must admit Worwyk for having this appropriate talent. Once you have listened to all tracks, you will have the need to play it again and again. My favorites of this album are 'As You Die' (what a cool chorus, mixed with the acoustic part), 'Malignant' (title track and best arrangement on this album) and 'Selling Sickness' (what an aggression, I just love this up-speed anthem). WORWYK was a real pleasure to explore and this band and name will be etched in my brain for the next coming years. I hope that we will hear of this band in the future." Metal to Infinity webzine
In Solitude Reviews:
"If you like your metal heavy yet precise, overtly serious but not
juvenile, and painstakingly crafted under the pretense that
production isn't something that can be afforded to be overlooked,
this riff heavy record will hit you hard." CD Baby review
"In Solitude" is very unique...sounds real powerful...and has eight technical songs with a flammable production. The style of Worwyk's music to me is a blend of US Power and Thrash Metal, sometimes with a little bit of Prog influences. They're pretty original and not easy to compare with other bands...these guys are delivering the goods! Metal to Infinity webzine
"Musically, Worwyk plays metal with great guitar work, some heavy riffs and melodies...real metal that through the production never sounds outdated and can grab hold of you after a while." Digital-Steel.com review
"The music presented in 2006’s In Solitude is a very solid blend of traditional heavy metal and modern Teutonic thrash metal. There are tempo changes, and the songs are somewhat technical, but there is a lot of focus on memorable song writing. The riffing, while quite heavy, remains rather melodic and epic. The riffs also work to create a certain dramatic effect, and powerful atmosphere." LivingforMetal.com review
"O'Hara provides a vocal performance with enough harshness as to sit amongst the riffs with clarity, yet still maintains a certain level of melodic voice amongst the distortion. Vitacco displays an aptitude for songwriting and musical performances with memorable arrangements and traditional yet still fresh heavy metal riffage. The songs sound like a mixture between '...And Justice For All' era Metallica and Iron Maiden, yet holds a bit of modern heavy metal influence as well." Ultimatemetal.com review
"Every song has its own sound with its own attitude and its own style. It’s like every song is influenced by a different band, with elements of different genres, but still creating a consistent sound. Every song has amazing melodies that go really well with the harsh but melodic vocals. I think Mike is one of the best additions in the band’s sound..." Constantinos Alexakos - Sound of Metal webzine
The Worwyk CD's Malignant (2009) and In Solitude (2006) can be purchased from CDBaby for only $10 (US) each. Click the appropriate button below to link directly to the store and to read about the "free downloads" offer when you purchase either disc. Want mp3 files instead? CDBaby now sells Worwyk mp3 files on the same page as well!
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Worwyk plays authentic heavy metal combining melodic, semi-technical riffs with scorching solos and aggressive vocals. The band is strictly a studio project, fronted by Tom Vitacco, a musician based in the suburbs of Chicago. After playing in a couple of local Chicago metal bands, Tom found he enjoyed the recording aspect more than trying to keep a band together, so he built a small home studio to record his music. Tom writes all the music for Worwyk, and handles all the mixing, mastering and production for the band. Since the band is a studio project only, Worwyk does not play live.
In 2006, Worwyk began searching for a metal vocalist whose voice would fit the new tracks being written - someone with an aggressive, modern voice that was clean enough to be understood while rough enough to blend in perfectly with Tom's riffs. While online, Tom came across the band Dragonlips, which was also a one-man project band fronted by Mike O'Hara and based in Pennsylvania. Tom really liked the tunes and thought Mike's voice was exactly what he was looking for, so he contacted him to see if he would be interested in collaborating on the disc. Mike agreed to sing on the disc and the collaboration turned out excellent. The result was called In Solitude and it featured eight tracks of modern metal with an old-school vibe, perfectly complemented by Mike's aggressive yet comprehensible vocals.
In 2008, Tom began writing the songs for the next Worwyk disc. Unfortunately, Mike did not have the time required to work on the new songs so Tom contacted Jason Russo from the band Darkling (based in Buffalo, NY) about singing on the new album. Jason agreed to collaborate with Tom on the new songs and the new disc, entitled Malignant, was released in May of 2009 to great reviews.
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Doom will never die, DOOMRAISER too! As one door closes, another opens. Valerio has decided to leave the band; he wants to concentrate more on his other projects. We all wish Valerio the best of luck with his new vocation. He was, and remains, a formidable guitarist and was an integral part of DOOMRAISER.
However, it is with great pleasure that DOOMRAISER announce that Valerio’s replacement is to be none other than our good friend and brother, the fearsomely talented musician Willer. He played bass with evil blacksters Grimness and he’s involved in Black Land, an awesome and obscure heavy psychedelic band from Rome. Practices have been going very well, and Willer is already adding a new, acid and exciting dimension to the band as a whole. His first gig will be at Sinister Noise Club in Rome on the 21th November: a special and drunken night celebrating the birthday of one of the most important Italian underground rock scene club!
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