2009 line-up for upcoming rehearsals & shows :
Mark Caro (Guitars) (when available)
Tim Thomas (Guitars)
Mel Sanchez (Bass)
Rob Alaniz (Drums)
Juan Garcia (Guitars)
Steve Gaines (Vocals)
Danny Oliverio (Guitars)
former members :
Vocals :
* Mike Towers
* John Cyriis
* Rich Deathcamp
* Raul Preston
* Chris Malaki
Drums :
* Ron Gonzales
* Robert ....Danger.... Wayne
* Danny Anaya
* Kevin MacShane
On April 24th, for the first time ever in Europe, Abattoir co-headlined the "Keep It True XII" festival... and 4 dates followed before they returned to L.A.
Line-up for these European dates was :
Tim Thomas (Guitar),
Steve Gaines (Vocals),
Mel Sanchez (Bass),
Juan Garcia (Guitar) &
Rob Alaniz (Drums)
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"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.A
Cut 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.
2009 will celebrate the return of ABATTOIR as Mark Caro, Juan Garcia & Mel Sanchez (Juan & Mel also being involved together in the writing of a new EVIL DEAD release) are working on some new stuff. While Steve Gaines priority remaining ANGER AS ART, he recently confirmed being really excited to join them for live activities.
ABATTOIR has been rehearsing lately for the upcoming European tour and also the upcoming warm up show at the Black Castle in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 18th. Just recently Guitarist Danny Oliverio stopped by the rehearsal studio and jamed a few of the ABATTOIR classics with the band! "Yes 3 guitar players! it sounded killer! You can see why bands like Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and even IRON MAIDEN use 3 guitarist live" drumer Rob said; "the sound is much fuller! It was a great rehearsal and Danny will be joining them live onstage at the Black Castle for a few songs....make sure to come out and support the L.A. metal scene on Saturday, April 18th at the Black Castle." Rob
(Chris Aubert, incl. some bits of Garry Sharpe-Young's bio to be found on www.rockdetector.com, last updated: March 28th 2009)
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Thanks for the frienship. I sadly missed the KIT due to my work but I hope and pray that this will not be your last European gig. Abattoir rules! Later Dudes Danny(DirtyDanny)
Hi there.I had both studio albuns on vinyl format but i want now in cd format(original not bootlegs),can you help me????how about that dvd mentioned,its out???Best Regards .Eduardo www.strikemet.com
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heya! We didn't make any pics ourselves. There was a photographer in the audience but nobody seems to know who she is. If I find her I'll let ya know. JJ
hi guys, great show in Baroeg, Rotterdam!! Mel, Steve, Danny Anaya said: Way Too Cool, when I sent him the picture that we took outside Baroeg. Wishing all you guys (Hi Juan!) all the best from the Netherlands, Hans K. ROTTEN www.myspace.com/rottenonline
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