Black Sabbath meets ZZ Top.

Abbot’s musical roots come from diverse sources: from the mid-to late 60’s and early 70’s classic rock/garage/ psychedelica, doom metal and southern rock to early blues and classic country. Spirituality, Evolution and Reality are among the themes of Abbot’s lyrical inspiration.

Abbot’s own label, Red Sky, released the first 7” vinyl single in 2012. The covers are drawn by the great Daniel Mitsui, known for his stunning religious art. The second single will come out in fall of 2013. A long playing album will be released in 2014 by Bloodrock Records.

Abbot – Biography

Abbot was formed to follow, develop and serve the sacred lineage of heavy doom rock. Distorted amps and fuzz pedals form the backdrop against which harmonica, analogue effects and drawly vocals are projected and ultimately melted into one seamless whole. Abbot comes from the seaside town of Pori, Finland, where bands like Circle and Pharaoh Overlörd have graced the scene of NWOFHM (New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal). Abbot have played together since 2007, the musicians having known each other and played in various groups for over 15 years.

Members:

Jussi Jokinen (guitar)

JP Jakonen (vocal, harmonica, flute)

Tapio Lepistö (bass and fuzz bass)

Antti Kuusinen (drums)