| Norwegian black metal titans ABBATH are about to kick off their European tour dates together with label mates VLTIMAS and 1349.The ‘Outstrider’ European rampage will kick off at the Uhrenwerk in Wijmar (DE) tonight, and sees the, what can already be described as THE Black & Death package of the year, tour throughout 11 more countries until a final curtain at the Fryshuset Klubben in Stockholm (SE) on February 15. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below! |
| ABBATH +VLTIMAS +1349 (rotating slots) 23 Jan 20 Weimar (DE) Uhrenwerk 24 Jan 20 Bochum (DE) Matrix 25 Jan 20 Nijmegen (NL) Doornroosje 26 Jan 20 Antwerpen (BE) Trix 27 Jan 20 London (UK) Electric Ballroom 28 Jan 20 Paris (FR) La Machine Du Moulin Rouge 29 Jan 20 Nantes (FR) Stereolux 30 Jan 20 Toulouse (FR) Metronum 31 Jan 20 Barcelona (ES) Salamandra 01 Feb 20 Madrid (ES) But 02 Feb 20 Lyon (FR) Nikasi Kao 04 Feb 20 Mannheim (DE) MS Connexion Complex 05 Feb 20 München (DE) Backstage 06 Feb 20 Luzern (CH) Schüür 07 Feb 20 Parma (IT) Campus Music Industry 08 Feb 20 Brno (CZ) Fleda 09 Feb 20 Warschau (PL) Progresja 11 Feb 20 Berlin (DE) Festzaal Kreuzberg 12 Feb 20 Hamburg (DE) Kulturpalast 13 Feb 20 Copenhagen (DK) Amager Bio 14 Feb 20 Gothenburg (SE) Tradgarn 15 Feb 20 Stockholm (SE) Fryhuset Klubben The coverartwork, which is created by Kim Holm and Olav Iversen, and the track-list for ‘Outstrider’ can be found below. |
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listing: 1. Calm in Ire (Of Hurricane) (04:32) 2. Bridge of Spasms (03:49) 3. The Artifex (04:09) 4. Harvest Pyre (04:12) 5. Land of Khem (04:08) 6. Outstrider (05:39) 7. Scythewinder (04:17) 8. Hecate (04:25) 9. Pace till Death (BATHORY cover) (03:41) Total: 38:52 |
| When Abbath announced that he had left IMMORTAL, it sent massive shockwaves through the metal scene. The iconic frontman had long become the “face” of the Norwegian black scene, his image synonymous with the genre. Upon releasing his debut album with his eponymous new band, ABBATH, in 2016, trve fans were satiated with a dose of icy, blackened fury. Now, the Norwegian giant returns for round two, armed with a refined lineup and ready to strike with a sophomore effort that is sure to once again exceed the expectations of Abbath’s loyal fanbase. ‘Outstrider’ sees a maturation in sound, delivering a tighter, well-rounded offering from the band as they come into their own identity. While there are moments that certainly channel the frosty hallmarks of IMMORTAL, there is no danger of ABBATH repeating that formula. ABBATH draws from NWOBM and melodic influences, adding a fresh new flavor to the sound that the band’s founder came to define. ‘Oustrider’ consists of eight, crushing original songs and concludes with a fiery BATHORY cover. The album promises a full-on aural assault from start to finish with frigid riffage and a robust pocket that are layered with vocals from one of the most identifiable voices in black metal. If you thought ABBATH came in hot with their last record, just wait until you hear this! Line-up Abbath – Vocals & guitars Ole Andre Farstad -Guitars Ukri Suviletho – Drums Mia Wallace – Bass |