Abigail (band)

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, NME, Venom, Bathory, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, the early works of Mayhem, Darkthrone, VON, Misfits, and GG Allin as influences.[3]

Abigail
Abigail performing in Quebec City in 2018.
Abigail performing in Quebec City in 2018.
Background information
OriginTokyo, Japan
GenresBlack metal, thrash metal
Years active1992-present
LabelsNuclear War Now!, Drakkar, From Beyond, Modern Invasion Music
Members
  • Yasuyuki Suzuki
  • Youhei Ono
  • Jero
Past members
  • Yasunori Nagamine
  • Asuka Matsuzaki

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.

Members

Current members
  • Yasuyuki Suzuki- Vocals, guitar, bass (1992–present)
  • Youhei Ono- Drums (1992-1993, 1995–present)
  • Noboru "Jero" Sakuma- Guitar

Past members
  • Yasunori Nagamine- Guitar (1992-1993, 1995-?)
  • Asuka Matsuzaki- Guitar (2002-2003)

Current live musicians
  • Satoshi Ishida- Guitar (2017–present)

Past live musicians
  • Noboru "Jero" Sakuma- Guitar (now an official member)
  • Shinichi Ishikawa- Guitar
  • Joel Grind- Vocals, guitar
  • TND- Bass (2002)

Discography

This discography contains only their full-length studio albums:[4]

  • Intercourse & Lust (1996, Modern Invasion Music)
  • Forever Street Metal Bitch (2003, Drakkar Productions)
  • Fucking Louder Than Hell (2004, From Beyond Productions)
  • Ultimate Unholy Death (2005, Nuclear War Now!)
  • Sweet Baby Metal Slut (2010, Nuclear War Now!)
  • The Final Damnation (2016, Nuclear War Now!)

References
  1. "Abigail (JAP) - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  2. Bennett, J. "Abigail: the Sluttiest Band in Japan, or Just the Funniest?". CLRVYNT. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  3. "KAT'S BAND OF THE WEEK: ABIGAIL". Terrorizer. 2011-01-17. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
  4. "Abigail (3)". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-06-12.
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