Abigail (band)
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Abigail | |
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 Abigail performing in Quebec City in 2018. | |
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| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Black metal, thrash metal |
| Years active | 1992-present |
| Labels | Nuclear War Now!, Drakkar, From Beyond, Modern Invasion Music |
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Abigail is a Japanese black metal band from Tokyo formed in 1992.[1] Their first gig was in August 1992, where they served as the opening act for Sigh. At one point in time, Abigail was hailed as "The Most Evil Band in Japan."[2] Their debut album, Intercourse & Lust, was released in 1996. The band has released six full-length studio albums, and numerous more extended plays, splits, and live albums. Bandleader Yasuyuki Suzuki has cited Bulldozer, Carnivore, NME, Sodom, Venom, Bathory, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Sarcófago, the early works of Mayhem, Darkthrone, Beherit, VON, Misfits, Terveet Kädet and GG Allin as influences.[3]
American musician Joel Grind, best known for his work with Toxic Holocaust, has performed with the band as a live member. Grind and Yasuyuki Suzuki also have a project together called Tiger Junkies.
