In June 94 the debut CD 'Verwüstung / Invoke The Dark Age' was recorded, and 'Verwüstung' convinced with outstanding Black-Metal, so it set ablaze ABIGOR's mark as one of the best bands within the Black-Metal genre. In November 94 the concept MCD 'Orkblut - The Retaliation' was recorded. 'Orkblut' is the story of a warrior who remembers his pagan origins which inflame his heart. It shows his life from the day he rises, his feelings and his last battle, until his death and the severance of flesh and spirit.
In Spring 1995 the overworked demo-song 'Shadowlord' was exclusively recorded for the NAPALM Compilation 'With Us Or Against Us Vol.1'. In May 95 ABIGOR entered the studio again to record 'Nachthymnen (From The Twilight Kingdom)', and it showed the first time ABIGOR's real capacity, and their ability of realizing majestic soundscapes of dark atmospheres as it's best. In November the same year they started the recordings for the first chapter of 'Opus IV', entitled 'Horns Lurk Beyond The Stars'.
In May 96, 'Blut Aus Aeonen', the second chapter of 'Opus IV' was recorded, and the final result, 'Opus IV', was released in July 1996. With 'Opus IV' ABIGOR did again a step forward, and they shocked with a very aggressive, technical, and strange album, yet still typical for ABIGOR's everlasting way of development.
In January 97, the MCD 'Apokalypse' was recorded in two days, the most raw and brutal ABIGOR release so far as ABIGOR's tribute to the values and true spirit behind Black Metal.
From November 97 through January 98, 'Supreme Immortal Art' was recorded, and with 'Supreme Immortal Art' ABIGOR entered again the realms of very dim and atmospheric Black-Metal. As a result of the good response on 'Supreme Immortal Art' a 7", entitled 'Structures Of Immortality' was released, with a limitation to 500 copies, at the end of September 98. And because of the numerous inquiries regarding ABIGOR demo material, the band has decided to release a strictly limited demo-CD (to 1500 copies) on the 12th of October 98. The CD, entitled 'origo regium 1993-1994', was again released through NAPALM RECORDS. origo regium' offered a few selected songs (Kingdom Of Darkness, Eye To Eye At Armageddon, Diabolic Unity, Midwintertears, ...) from the first 4 demos. But both releases, the 7" and the demo-CD are already sold out, and won't be reprinted.
From January to March 99, the CD 'Channeling The Quintessence Of Satan' was recorded. During the recording session Silenius left ABIGOR because of personal reasons. So Thurisaz joined ABIGOR as new vocalist and the album has finally been finished, and released through NAPALM RECORDS at the 17th of May 1999. A very powerful, and transparent production, as well a high musical standard, combined with the mental attitudes of Black-Metal reflects the spirit of 'Channeling The Quintessence Of Satan', it's ABIGOR's most extreme and aggressive album yet! At the 8th of May 1999 the cover-version of SLAYER's 'Crionics' was recorded for the US label DWELL RECORDS. 'Crionics' was released through a tribute album in early 2000. In November 1999 the cover-version of KREATOR's 'Terrible Certainty' was again recorded for DWELL RECORDS and released in spring 2000.
In April 2000 ABIGOR signed a new multi-record deal with NAPALM RECORDS and immediately after that the band started the work on the album 'Satanized (A Journey Through Cosmic Infinity)'. In late May 2000 T.T. left ABIGOR because of personal problems (drug addiction) and differences with the other members. He was then replaced with Moritz Neuner on drums, who's already known of his professional work in various Austrian Metal bands. In August the same year the MCD 'In Memory*' was released. 'In Memory*' features the 2 cover-versions, the most unknown ABIGOR song 'Shadowlord', the first (yet unreleased) rehearsal version of 'Crimson Horizons' and a studio rough-mix of the song 'Verwüstung'. A tribute as well a collection of rare ABIGOR songs is what this MCD represents. From late October through November 2000 'Satanized (A Journey Through Cosmic Infinity)' was recorded at Tonstudio Hörnix. 'Satanized' was released in March 2001, it's shows the band further branching out with a now more sci-fi orientated sound and imagery, it's the blackness of the new eon!
In June of 2003 Peter decided to lay Abigor to rest due to his inability to identify himself with the current black metal scene, as well as problems with the line-up and the bands record label Napalm Records. In the Autumn of 2004 the final release of Abigor was unleashed in the form of a 7" LP titled 'Shockwave 666,' which was to be the epitaph of Abigor. After a few years of absence from the black metal scene Peter reformed Abigor in early 2006 with a new line-up with plans to start recording a new album. In May of 2007 the reformed Abigor unleashed the new album 'Fractal Possession' through End All Life Productions. The current line-up features Peter: guitar & bass, Thomas: drums & guitar, and new vocalist A.R.
Their offical website is at www.abigor.at.
Severance
Abigor Lyrics
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This is the long awaited end
Not pain - a sort of harmoney I feel
As I look back - staring at my body
Lifeless - but not without bearing
Realizing that the mission is done
As I leave the earth I'm not alone
All the brave warriors who fought on my side
Is it the silvery shine of the moon that surrounds us
Or is it the path to the halls of eternal glory
Never thought to be so calm
As my soul leaves this dimension forever
Never to return
But wrapped in knowledge we found fulfillment
Forever...
In Abigor's song "Severance," the lyrics portray a sense of finality and acceptance of death. The opening lines, "Not a senseless life - but extinguished now," suggest that the character's life was not meaningless, but it has come to an end. The character does not feel any pain, but rather a sense of harmony as they reflect on their life. There is a sense of closure as the character realizes that their mission is complete and they are joined by fellow warriors on their journey to their final resting place. The lyrics describe the surroundings as either the silvery shine of the moon, which could represent a peaceful and serene environment or a pathway to the halls of eternal glory, which suggests a potential afterlife belief system.
The final lines, "But wrapped in knowledge we found fulfillment/Foerever...," signify that even though the character is leaving their current physical form, they have gained knowledge and enlightenment, which makes their life fulfilled. The lyrics suggest that death is not an end but rather a beginning of a new journey, where the character can attain eternal peace and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Not a senseless life - but extinguished now
My life was significant and purposeful, but it has come to an end.
This is the long awaited end
My death has been anticipated, and it has finally arrived.
Not pain - a sort of harmoney I feel
As I die, I am not experiencing pain, but rather a feeling of peace and tranquility.
As I look back - staring at my body
I am observing my physical body from the perspective of my departing soul.
Lifeless - but not without bearing
My body may be lifeless, but it has impacted the world and left behind a legacy.
Realizing that the mission is done
I have accomplished the mission I set out to achieve in life.
As I leave the earth I'm not alone
Other souls are departing earth with me, and I am comforted by their presence.
All the brave warriors who fought on my side
The souls departing with me are the courageous warriors who fought alongside me in life.
Fly with me to our last place of rest
We are departing earth to enter a place of rest where we will spend eternity together.
Is it the silvery shine of the moon that surrounds us
As we depart earth, we are surrounded by a silver light which is either the light of the moon or the path to eternal glory.
Or is it the path to the halls of eternal glory
The silver light may be leading us to the halls of eternal glory.
Never thought to be so calm
I am surprised by the overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility I am feeling as I depart earth.
As my soul leaves this dimension forever
My soul is departing this earthly dimension and will never return.
Never to return
I will never inhabit this physical form again.
But wrapped in knowledge we found fulfillment
Throughout our journey in life, we gained valuable knowledge that has left us feeling fulfilled as we depart earth.
Forever...
We will spend eternity in a place of rest and eternal glory together.
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