Abattoir (band)
American speed metal band
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Abattoir was an American speed metal band founded in 1982 which went through a number of lineup changes.
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OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active
- 1982–1988
- 1998–2005
- 2018–2019
LabelCombat Records
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Label | Combat Records |
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Their first recording appearance was on Metal Massacre IV in 1983, during a time when their vocalist was John Cyriis, who later went to found Agent Steel. Juan Garcia, and Steve Gaines went on to be involved in other metal bands, including Evildead and Tactics. Future L.A. Guns founder Michael Jagosz was also briefly a vocalist for Abattoir during the early days.
On February 17 and 19, 1984, Abattoir was the opening act of the first two Megadeth shows.[1] Cyriis was a former member of Megadeth.[2]
Discography
- Vicious Attack (1985)
- The Only Safe Place (1986)
- No Sleep 'til Kalamazoo - Live! (live, 2001)
Performances
| Date | Venue | City | Played With | Flyer |
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| August 5, 1983 | Shamus O'Briens | El Monte, CA | Prisoner, Medusa, Citizen Kane, Stormer, Tramp | |
| August 26, 1983 | The Troubadour | Los Angeles, CA | N/A | 1 |
| October 8, 1983 | The Country Club | Reseda, CA | W.A.S.P., Malice | 1 |
| October 15, 1983 | Radio City | Anaheim, CA | Bitch | 1 |
| October 22, 1983 | The Troubadour | Los Angeles, CA | Savage Grace, M80 | 1 |
| November 4, 1983 | The Country Club | Reseda, CA | Metallica, Armored Saint | 1 |
| December 21, 1983 | Girlschool | 1 | ||
| February 17, 1984 | Ruthie's Inn | Berkeley, CA | Opening for Megadeth | [1] |
| February 19, 1984 | The Stone | San Francisco, CA | Opening for Megadeth | [1] |
