Abramelin delivers an all-out brutal Death Metal assault on the senses with Sins of the Father!
Arguably the pioneers of Death Metal in Australia, Abramelin have just completed their 4th full length studio album titled: Sins of the Father. Following on from their very well received 2020 album, Never Enough Snuff, Sins of the Father is an all-out brutal Death Metal assault on the senses; while lyrically, it continues to push the boundaries of horror and depravity.
Originally formed as Acheron in 1988 by vocalist Simon Dower & then guitarist David Abbott, the band changed their name in in the early 90s due to a clash with an international act of the same name. Tim Aldrige joined the band in 1989 and quickly became the main writer of music for the band, while Dower handled the grotesque lyrics. Abramelin was a powerful, driving force in the 90s, playing alongside a host of well-known Aussie acts from various genres, as well as international metal giants like Morbid Angel, Cradle of Filth, Cannibal Corpse, Carcass & Paradise Lost, just to name a few.
Although at the top of their game and in high demand, the band decided to take a break in 2003... one that would last 14 years! Fast forward to 2017, Abramelin are back and stronger than ever! After a few years of live shows in Australia, Abramelin returned to the studio for their first album in 20 years: Never Enough Snuff. A powerful comeback album after such a long break, Snuff was heavily toured nationally and very well received both domestically and abroad.
Tim Aldridge, who had been with the band since 1990, had recently decided to part ways with Abramelin and did not have any input into the new album. Although some may see this as a great loss, it has opened the sound and direction of the band in a whole new way, which Abramelin are super excited about!
The majority of the tracks on Sins were written by Matt Wilcock (Ackercocke, Werewolves) with all beats from the legendary David Hayley (Psycroptic, Werewolves). Long time member (in various guises), Rob Wog Mollica (Earth, Butterfly) has even chimed with a song Last Rite which brings some great variety in the musical arrangement of Sins.
Inspired by 40+ years of horror fiction & film, lyrics by Simon, as they were with Snuff, are a deep exploration into all things grotesque and horrific in nature.
