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Mike Abdow

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About Me

Hailing from Western Massachusetts, Mike is the product of both a rapidly growing metal scene and local virtuoso musicianship. In addition to being an instrumentalist, Mike is one sixth of the Fitchburg-based metal band Frozen. He is also one half of the 80s guitar assault in Aquanett. He describes his instrumental music as being melodic metal that is heavily focused on groove and phrasing. For more information about Mike, his former band Tempus Mori, Frozen, and Aquanett please visit the following sites:

Official Artist Website
Frozen
Aquanett
Tempus Mori

All shows listed are with Aquanett unless noted otherwise

CLICK TO BUY TEMPUS MORI'S DEBUT ALBUM CONVICTION!

DOWNLOAD CONVICTION HERE!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/17/2006
Band Website: michaelabdow.com
Influences: Favorite Guitarists: Michael Romeo, Rob Johnson, Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore, Reb Beach, Chuck Schuldiner, Tom Kopyto, Paul Gilbert, John Sykes, Marty Friedman, Jason Becker

Favorite Vocalists: Daniel Gildenlow, Kelly Carpenter, Kip Winger, Jorne Lande, Chris Cornell, George Benson, Tomi Joutsen

Favorite Keyboardists: Kevin Moore, Finn Zierler

Favorite Bassists: Tony Franklin, John Myung, Steve DiGiorgio, Jonas Hellborg, Thew!

Favorite Drummers: Van Williams, Gene Hoglan, Thomas Lejon, Rob Stankiewicz

Favorite Bands: Dream Theater, Death, Pain of Salvation, Nevermore, Symphony X, Beyond Twilight, Magnitude 9, Lamb of God, Andromeda, Opeth, Winger, White Lion, Killswitch Engage, Outworld.

These lists could go on and on. This is a brief survey.
Sounds Like: Melodic metal with 7 string riffage and shredding leads.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Joining Aquanett

I am very happy to formally announce that I have joined the 80's tribute band Aquanett on lead guitar and vocals.  The band gigs constantly throughout New England; covering everything from Poison...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:33:00 PST

State of the Mori Address

I posted this blog on the Tempus Mori myspace site back in November.  I realized that it was never posted here and feel that it should be.  After 3 years, 1 album, 1 EP, a slew of shows and ...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:41:00 PST

Summer shows with Frozen

Mike will be playing with the Townsend/Boston-based metal band Frozen throughout the summer.  The dates so far take the band throughout the northeast as they share the stage with Katatonia, Scar ...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:01:00 PST

Tempus Mori's debut album CONVICTION now available!!!

Tempus Mori has just released their debut album CONVICTION.  You can purchase the album through the online stores linked from this page or at the following record/music stores:  Performance ...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Fri, 25 May 2007 11:03:00 PST

Mike featured in Guitar 9 Records Undiscovered Column

Mike has been featured in Guitar 9 Records April-May Undiscovered Column.  You can read the full review here:http://www.guitar9.com/undiscov66c.html ...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:54:00 PST

Tempus Mori searching for a new drummer

Tempus Mori is looking for a new drummer.  We need someone well-versed in progressive rock/metal, preferably with an efficient understanding of theory, and with significant "chops."  We are ...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:06:00 PST

Nightwish cover with vocalist Jennifer Judd (ex-Autumn Tears/live Shroud of Bereavement)

I've recently completed a cover of Nightwish's "Wanderlust" with vocalist Jennifer Judd (ex-Autumn Tears/live Shroud of Bereavement) as a part of her 2006 demo.  You can hear her entire demo on h...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:55:00 PST

about the music on this page. . .

The music on this page consists of my three-song instrumental demo as well as the introductory instrumental track off of Tempus Mori's debut album Conviction. The instrumental demo will be availa...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:50:00 PST

Mike Abdow Lesson for Syrus Records

Mike recently did a guest artist lesson for Syrus Records.  The lesson features a lick from his song "Truth and Consequence".  Visit the Syrus Records site at www.syrusrecords.com under the ...
Posted by Mike Abdow on Wed, 10 May 2006 02:51:00 PST