Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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ABHOTH (swe) cover song included on the upcoming album "Nordic Embryogenesis" to be released on September 9th, 2026 on CD, 12"LP, Cassette & Digital formats through Xtreem Music (https://www.xtreemmusic.com)

"Perhaps ABHOTH are one of the lesser-known bands featured on this covers album, but that certainly doesn't make them any less brilliant! This is another one of those bands that never managed to release a full-length album, unfortunately, leaving behind just three demos and a 7"EP during their barely five-year existence. Well, a year before becoming ABHOTH they had another name, and years later they adopted yet another one, although honestly, I have no idea what they were doing during those periods.

What really mattered to me was their second demo from 1991, titled "Forever to Be Vanished There In". Despite having only three tracks, this demo drove me crazy. I listened to it endlessly on my Walkman, and what set them apart somewhat from the rest was that, besides that obvious Swedish Death Metal influence, they also drew quite heavily from DEATH, and I found that combination particularly interesting. Their following 7"EP from 1992 was very good, but honestly, I never felt it surpassed the level of this demo.

As a curiosity, the vocalist on their first demo from 1989 later joined AFFLICTED, while drummer Jonas Stålhammar went on to play guitar in MACABRE END/GOD MACABRE, UTUMNO, AT THE GATES and countless other bands. Their guitarist Jörgen Kristensen is currently a member of CENTINEX and has also played in bands such as GOD MACABRE and SUFFER, among others. The other members have also been involved in numerous bands, among which I would highlight GODHATE and DEAD AWAKEN". [Dave Rotten]