Antikatastaseis 10th Anniversary Emerging in obscurity with “Denouement” in 2010, Abyssal have forged an indelible imprint on the UK underground death metal scene. Existing for many years as a totally anonymous and untraceable entity, Abyssal colluded with Profound Lore Records to release “Novit Enim Dominus, Qui Sunt Eius” in 2011 – a benchmark album for impenetrable and suffocating darkness. Their 2015 magnum opus “Antikatastaseis” fused darkness and light in equal measure to create an otherworldly and ethereal experience. With 2019’s “ A Beacon in the Husk” Abyssal provided a challenging, obtuse and cathartic expedition into the human psyche, with an album that continues to grow in infamy to this day. Between full length works, Abyssal have prolifically released ambitious split records with the undergrounds most impressive artists, such as Carcinoma, Ellorsith and Tchornobog, bringing new dimensions to their sound palette. Playing their first live performances at Iceland’s Oration festival, Abyssal have gained a reputation as a uncompromising live experience, and have since performed on multiple continents at MDF, NDF, North of the Wall and others, alongside such bands as Spectral Voice, Grave Miasma, Sinmara and Svartidaudi. abyssal-home.bandcamp.com/ Three-piece Death/Black Metal cultivated to be suffocating, disorientating and chaotic. Filled with rage and relentless caustic tones used to reflect the farthest regions of human suffering; drowning in the lowest and most miserable aspects that humanity has to offer. Following on from 2021’s “Labascation” - Carcinoma went silent as life began to attack with its ugliest faces causing long delays, failed promises, line up changes, tragedy, loss and even death have haunted us, but perseverance prevailed. Following on from the 2024 EU and UK tour with ‘Siderean’, Carcinoma will begin to showcase all new material for the upcoming 2nd Album along with work from our releases, “Labascatio
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