Abattoir (band)

Abattoir were an American speed metal band, founded in 1982[1] which went through a number of lineup changes.

Abattoir
OriginLos Angeles, United States
GenresPower metal, speed metal
Years active1982–1983, 1984–1988, 1998–2005, 2018-
LabelsCombat Records
MembersRob Alainz
Mark Carro
Dan Oliverio
Steve Gaines
Eric Bryan
Past membersJuan Garcia
Mel Sanchez
Robert Wayne
Danny Anaya (RIP)
John Cyriis

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.[2] 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.[3]

On February 17 and 19, 1984, Abattoir were the opening act of what would be the first ever Megadeth live shows.[3][4]

Discography
  • Vicious Attack (1985)
  • The Only Safe Place (1986)
  • No Sleep 'til Kalamazoo - Live! (live, 2001)

References
  1. "Abattoir (USA) - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  2. "Various - Metal Massacre 4". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  3. "Abattoir - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
  4. "Megadeth Plays First Show 31 Years Ago". Megadeth.com. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
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