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Abigor
OriginAustria
GenresBlack metal
Industrial metal (later)[1]
LabelsEnd All Life Productions
Chaos Sacrum Records
Napalm Records
MembersP.K. (Peter Kubik)
T.T. (Thomas Tannenberger)
A.R. (Arthur Rosar)
Past membersTharen
Silenius
Thurisaz
Stefan Fiori
Websitewww.abigor.at

Abigor is an Austrian black metal band formed in 1993.

History

The band was formed in 1993 by Peter Kubik and Thomas Tannenberger. After the release of several demos, original vocalist Tharen (Alexander Opitz) left the band and was replaced by Silenius (Michael Gregor), who recorded vocals for all Abigor releases until the recording of Channeling the Quintessence of Satan during which he opted to leave the band.[2] Thurisaz[who?], who had been in the thrash metal band Lost Victim together with T.T. in the 1980s, joined the band and finished recordings on Channeling the Quintessence of Satan. In late 1999, T.T. left the band for various reasons (ranging from personal problems to being fed up with what once was the "scene").[2] After his departure, Abigor released two more albums before breaking up in 2003.

In April 2006, P.K. and T.T. decided to join forces again. During the following year, Fractal Possession was released. The band was scheduled to release a split EP in 2008 with French black metal group Blacklodge. In connection with this release, Abigor was supposedly cooperating with Norwegian experimental artist Zweizz.

Early works by Abigor were loosely inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The album cover on Orkblut - The Retaliation is a collage of 2 paintings originally made by Lord of the Rings fantasy artist Ian Miller.

The album cover on Channeling the Quintessence of Satan was originally by the German printmaker/artist Albrecht Dürer. (The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1514)

Most Abigor releases were released by Napalm Records.

In a 2007 interview, P.K. explained the band's songwriting process:

"T.T. and I are responsible for the music, A.R. will do the lyrics and vocals, that’s how it works. I create riffs and record it, T.T. too, we send us files, create rough song-structures till we’re satisfied with the result of a song/album-“concept” then we start the recordings at T.T.’s Hell-Lab Studio."[3]

In a 1997 interview, P.K. detailed his musical inspirations:

"Time changes, and my individual philosophy and beliefs have changed radically. Even though I listen to a lot of other metal bands, most of my inspiration comes from other sources. I find inspiration in nature and the starry sky. I find inspiration through reading. And I even find inspiration in television. My favorite show right now is South Park. I listen to a lot of rap, with my favorite artist being The Notorious B.I.G.. Therefore, it should be said that true Satanists find their inspiration in unexpected places. Those who really believe are just a few, indeed, but the time will come when we'll stand united under as one under the banner of our spiritual leader: Satan. Our enemies are known well.[4]

Personnel

  • Virus 666 P.K. - Guitars
  • Thurisaz LiD - Bass, Vocals
  • Moritz N. - Drums
  • Lucia-M. F.-K. - Synth arrangements
  • T.T. – Drums, Guitars, Bass
  • A.R. – Vocals

Former members

  • Tharen (formerly known as "Rune") – Vocals (1993–1994)
  • Silenius – Vocals (1994–1999)
  • Thurisaz – Vocals, bass (1999–2001)

Discography

Albums

EPs

Demos

  • Ash Nazg... (1993)
  • Lux Devicta Est (1993)
  • In Hate and Sin (1994)
  • Promo Tape II/94 (1994)
  • Moonrise (1994)

Re-issues

  • Origo Regium 1993–1994 (demos re-release, 1998)
  • Nachthymnen + Orkblut (remastered two albums on one CD, 2004)
  • Verwüstung + Opus IV (remastered double CD, 2004)

Discography details

Satanized (A Journey Through Cosmic Infinity)

Satanized was released March 20, 2001 on Napalm Records.

Satanized track listing
  1. The Legacy - 5:56
  2. Re-Pulsor - 5:13
  3. Battlestar Abigor - 4:51
  4. Galaxies and Eons Decline - 5:35
  5. Luminescense of Darkness - 4:45
  6. Nocturnal Stardust - 6:49
  7. Satan's Galaxy - 4:32
  8. The Redeemer's Return - 3:59

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ a b Odle, Kevin "Abigor Biography", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
  3. ^ Abigor Interview", Heathen Harvest, September 2007
  4. ^ Update From the Twilight Kingdom", Chronicles of Chaos, January 2007