March started off with Abgott playing in Leicester at Firebug. It was my first gig at Firebug and I loved the venue. It was a pain trying to get parking close to the venue though, and as a result I missed the first support band. This isn’t usually an issue, except that Adam Onslaught, the promoter for this event, usually has a sterling line-up and I get the feeling that he only puts on bands that he would want to see himself. Quality. I walked in as Funeral Throne were playing and was I glad I hadn’t missed them! Impressive. I also enjoyed Primitive Graven Image.
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| Funeral Throne |
However, I was there to see Abgott. I had seen them at Hammerfest II and was looking forward to seeing them play locally. The lead singer Agamoth, is a charismatic front man, and I love the deep quality of his voice. He holds the crowds attention, although my eyes kept wandering to the gorgeous sexy black and red guitar that Thanatos was effortlessly playing like a rock star. The set seemed far too short but was very powerful. I could have listened to them play for ages more. The treat of the evening was when they covered Megadeth’s Holy Wars. But enough about the music, did I mention they have a very 'pretty' bass player – and excellent taste in boots!
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| Abgott |
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| Abgott |
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| Abgott |
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| Abgott at Hammerfest II |
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