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Marauders

by Abakas

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Henrik Thøgersen
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Henrik Thøgersen I prog this very much :D Favorite track: Marauder.
paul rote
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paul rote I played this twice today . It’s definitely old meets new .
It’s quite good actually Favorite track: Shine, Grow and Remain.
Lute FP
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Lute FP A lot going on here and still processing. At first blush it sounds like a lot of modern doom, but the vocals are a standout, reminding me a tad of 70s Halford, and the production is just raw enough to make it feel fresh and inspired. At times they play around with song structures such that you aren’t sure where things are going, but they quickly get back to business and keep your head bobbing. This is one of those albums that will require many revisits and an edit or two to the review.
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Runaway 04:08
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Cascade 03:20
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Marauder 05:16
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¨This EP starts with the catchy and powerful riffs of the first track “Runaway” and a chorus that will remain stuck in your head for days! Rockers gonna rock with this track that shines also thanks to the engaging lyrics and great vocals! The second track, “Cascade”, with the fantastic guitar solos and solid rhythmic section is a time machine. It is a song that takes you back to the best rock and progressive acts of the 1970s.

Moving on to the third song, the title track “Marauder”, we can appreciate the creativity of this band. Take Black Sabbath, early Judas Priest, Blue Öyster Cult, Opeth, and the most experimental moments of the Beatles, mix them with a bit of Pink Floyd and here we are. Fantastic track! Well done guys! “Death on the Bridge” keeps the same DNA of the previous track, with its enigmatic, fascinating and dreamy moods, it comes like a breath of fresh air and prepares us to the second part of this exciting journey that is “Marauders”.

These guys know how to groove! “Shine, Grow and Remain” is a Rock gem. Period! From start to finish, we can enjoy Thomas’s epic bass lines, supported by the fantastic and groovy riffs of the guitar of René and the unstoppable Christopher and his drums! Abakas managed to turn the whole spirit of the 70s into a more modern, sexy, and sophisticated version of those golden times for Progressive Rock! It is just a pity that this track is only 12 minutes long.

To close the circle we find “Clutch of the Underworld”, originally composed by René in 2012, where we find again the more hard rock side of Abakas. Slow tempo track that like a bulldozer advances unstoppable, engaging with the listener from the first second to the last one! “Marauders” is a fantastic release, once the lockdown is over, don’t miss the chance to go and show some love to this three talented rockers, find out when their next gig will be and make some noise under the stage!¨

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released May 22, 2020

Thomas Heien
René Gunnerud Vandli
Christopher Haugan

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Abakas Norway

Norwegian rock band Abakas casually brings together elements of different genres in their music creating a universe that is ever expanding with both fantasy and of earthly heritage.
Legends that become every day life stories, modern day heroes walking among us - Abakas music is about looking inside yourself and connecting with all times and dimensions. Honest, strong and sensual at the same time.
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