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Abattoir
12+ albums
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Abattoir was an American speed metal band founded in 1982 which went through a number of lineup changes. 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 what would be the first ever Megadeth live shows. Members: M. Sanchez, T. Thomas, S. Gaines, J. Garcia, R. Alaniz. Founded in 1982 Abattoir soon became one of the most remarkable early speed metal bands. Consisting of Mal Sanchez (b), Mark Caro (g), Rawl Preston (v), Juan Garcia (g) and Robert Wayne (d) they startet to play first gigs the same year. Typical line up changes happened the the early days which lead John Cyriis (John Syriis at the time) (v ; later Agent Steel) into the band. This line up produced a 2 track demo Tape, but soon after releasing the song "Screams From The Grave" on Metal Blade's "Metal Massacre 4" sampler the band already fell apart for a short period of time. John and Juan went on to form Agent Steel while Mark and Mel reformed Abattoir in late 1984. The band got signed by Combat records in the united states and released their debut album "Vicious Attack" in 1985. At this time Steve Gaines (v; Bloodlust (USA)), Danny Oliveri
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Vicious Attack
The Only Safe Place
Abattoir
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A Metal Crusade: A Tribute To Saxon
A Call to Irons: A Tribute to Iron Maiden, Volume 2
Show No Mercy: A Tribute to WASP
Metal Massacre IV
No Sleep 'Til Kalamazoo
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EvIL Ultimate Metal Covers #21
Burn the Butcher
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EvIL Ultimate Metal Covers #44
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A Call to Irons (Vol 2)