Battlestar ABIGOR
The legendary ABIGOR is about to release their new opus "Satanized". Here is an interview provided by Peter, the only original ABIGOR member left. (Krasniy; July 2000)
1) Abigor has recently faced line-up changes. How could you comment the departure of Silenius. What were the reasons that made him leave the band he's been since '94?
Well, it's now more then 1,5 years since Silenius left and I already closed that chapter. Anyhow, the main reason for his removal was that he couldn't identify with the last album - Channeling The Quintessence Of Satan - anymore, also he wasn't involved in the scene a while ago, so it was in his opinion by far too technical and complex to sing and to proclaim it as Black-Metal. So he decided to leave the band and we just agreed because it was the most suitable solution for ABIGOR at this time. This spring T.T. ABIGOR's drummer had to leave the band because I was really pissed by his serious drug problems, he infected the entire band with his problems and it was more or less not able to work with an good and creative atmosphere so our ways split at this point. Currently the line-up is, Thurisaz on vocals & bass, Moritz Neuner on drums and myself on guitars. Thus means I am the only former member that left but I guess it's not problem because the other members will bring some more emotions and new elements into ABIGOR's art!
2) Can you name the main technical and ideological (if there are any) changes on your upcoming album? What will be the main musical and non-musical changes present on it?
Hard to say, in my opinion the main difference will be that I changed into a more traditional direction of ABIGOR, more in the vein of Verw�stung and Nachthymnen, combined with new and still the strange elements. Anyhow, I don 't know currently how it'll turn out but at the moment I am very satisfied with the compositions, I guess it'll be the best!
3) Which is the state of "Satanized" readiness? Are the studio sessions finished already?
8 songs are finished (Battlestar Abigor, Luminiscence Of Darkness, Repulsor, Galaxies And Eons Decline, .) so all in all the album is ready to be recorded. We'll enter the studio in late October 2000, so the album will be out 2001 through NAPALM RECORDS.
4) Is it true that about a year ago you were proposed 20.000$ for a live show and refused the proposal?
No, the best offer we got was about $10000,- for one gig but you're right we refused and ever will.
5) How can you describe your band mates as individuals. How do your personal relationships look like?
I can't, sorry. Thurisaz is a great musican but a strange person, I don't meet him that often, mainly only at the studio sessions, the same goes for Moritz because he lives 600km away. Anyhow, it counts what we are and represent through ABIGOR and that it unites us not what each member stands for.
6) What is the average age of ABIGOR members?
Thurisaz is 27, Moritz 25 and I am also 25.
7) Do you have any comments on this interview. Have you got any last words?
Thanx for your support and interest in ABIGOR! Check out our new MCD 'In Memory.' it'll be released this summer through NAPALM RECORDS!
Interview taken by Krasniy
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