Vote for your ultimate Abattoir set list
As Abattoir will soon perform live shows, here's time for you to vote for your fave songs...what's your fave Abattoir song
Screams From The Grave
Vicious Attack (Maniac)
Under My Skin
Everybody Dies
Stronger Than Evil
The Enemy
Don't Walk Alone
Off
Process Elimination
Back To Hell
View Results"Screams From The Grave" - March 1986 - Live in Reseda, Country Club, CA, U.S.A."Back To Hell" - 1986 - Live in Hollywood, CA, U.S.ACut throat metal act ABATTOIR surfaced in Los Angeles during 1978. The band bowed in with a two track demo in 1983 with an inaugural line up of vocalist Raul Preston, guitarists Mark Caro and Juan Garcia, bassist Mel Sanchez and drummer 'Danger' Wayne. The band debuted live at the notorious Troubadour. Preston was ousted and Rich Deathcamp came in on vocal duties. Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, S.Y.L...) still recalls the man in sept. 2007: "He was after Raul and before Cyriis. Very short-lived, but a very metal dude, indeed". By ABATTOIR’s studio session for the track ‘Screams From The Grave’ included on the now illustrious ‘Metal Massacre IV’ compilation Deathcamp was left behind in favour of erstwhile SCEPTRE frontman John Cyriis. This valuable exposure led to support slots to W.A.S.P. and METALLICA.Line up ructions beset the band though, with both Cyriis and Garcia quitting to form AGENT STEEL and Danny Anaya coming in as a new face on the drumstool. ABATTOIR was brought up to strength with the addition of vocalist Steve Gaines (brother of STRYPER bassist Tim Gaines) and guitarist Danny Oliverio. ABBATOIR’s debut album, released in 1985, on Combat Records in America and Roadrunner in Europe, featured a cover of the MOTÖRHEAD classic 'Ace Of Spades'.Gaines departed to form BLOODLUST releasing the 'Terminal Velocity' single in 1988. His replacement was ex-HERETIC singer Mike Towers (nee Torres) who appears on the slightly tamer 'The Only Safe Place’ album, which was released in 1986, on Noise Records in Europe, although they retained a deal with Combat in America. Sanchez quit in 1988 to create EVIL DEAD.Eventually scuttled by continuous line up hassles ABATTOIR finally split. However, more than a decade later the band came out of retirement debuting with cover versions for tribute albums.ABATTOIR lent their touch to Dwell Records IRON MAIDEN tribute ‘Call To Irons’, W.A.S.P.’s ‘School Daze’ and SAXON’s ‘Motorcycle Man’. With interest resurging in mainland Europe German label Century Media re-released both albums as ABATTOIR, now comprising of Gaines, Sanchez, Caro and drummer Kevin McShane prepared for a full blown return. ABATTOIR would bounce back in October of 2001 with the live album ‘No Sleep ‘Til Kalamazoo’. Not only did the band give a nod to MOTÖRHEAD’s infamous live album but confirmed their appreciation with a cover version of ‘Ace Of Spades’. The album, a strict limited edition, was made only available through the band’s website.ABATTOIR were busying themselves with recording of a fresh studio album provisionally entitled ‘Evil Incarnate’ (later to be released in 2004 as a demo called "From The Ashes") during the latter half of 2001. Mid 2002 found frontman Steve Gaines in league with DARK ANGEL and DREAMS OF DAMNATION guitarist Jim Durkin, MASTABA six stringer guitarist Marcelo Lima and drummer Al Mendez in the project band PAGAN WAR MACHINE. Steve Gaines issued a solo album, billed 'Anger As Art' in 2005.As ABATTOIR readied a new album for 2005 release through Artillery Music a special concert, being filmed for DVD to mark the 20th anniversary of the 'Vicious Attack' album, was set to include appearances from original members bassist Mel Sanchez, guitarist Mark Caro, drummer Robert Wayne, and guitarist Juan Garcia. German Heavy Metal band POWERGOD cut a cover version of 'Screams From The Grave' for inclusion on their 'Long Live The Loud – That's Metal Lesson II' released through Massacre Records in July 2005.Gaines' ANGER AS ART concept flourished into a whole new band entity, the singer/guitarist being joined by HANGAR 18 and RAVEN MAD guitarist William Rustrum, ABRAXAS, SPLOTCH and SIKFIST bassist Javier Marrufo with Mars Castro of DEMOLITION, COFFIN TEXTS and DREAMS OF DAMNATION on drums (later to be replaced by Dave Chedrick). 2006 saw the release of the second effort, "Callous And Furor" again on O.S.M. Recs. These days the band is pretty active on stages across the United States and will hit the European roads this summer.2008 may celebrate the return of ABATTOIR as Mark Caro, Mel Sanchez (also involved together in the writing of a new EVIL DEAD release) & Danny Oliverio are working on some new stuff. As Steve Gaines priority remains ANGER AS ART, will he be able to join them for new recordings and/or live activities? Time shall tell... Latest news to be found on Mark's Myspace. (Chris Aubert, incl. some bits of Garry Sharpe-Young's bio to be found on www.rockdetector.com, last updated: 6 APRIL 2008)Official announcement : in 2009 Abattoir will co-headline the "Keep It True XII" festival on April 24-25... Come & show your support!Line-up for this exclusive show :Mark Caro (Guitar), Steve Gaines (Vocals), Mel Sanchez (Bass), Juan Garcia (Guitar) & Rob Alaniz (Drums)EvilDead will also perform live at K.I.T. XII the same week-end with the same line-up except for the Vocalist who will be Chris Malaki...Anyone willing to contribute to this page? You're more than welcome... Please send in your clippings, scans... to:
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Special thanks to Mark "The Shark" Caro (Abattoir guitarist), Steve Gaines (Abattoir bassist & vocalist), Charmaniac, Henri Van Dommelen, Gene Hoglan, Henri Myrkel (one & only 'zine archive specialist), Laurent Ramadier @ Snakepit Mag, Tom Godlewski @ Metal-Archives.com, Marcus Van Thienen, www.rockdetector.com... for their contribution.This official page is supported by Mark "The Shark" Caro, Steve Gaines, Mel Sanchez & Danny Oliverio of Abattoir.
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