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Abrams

Abrams 'Loon' Artwork
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Review: Abrams ‘Loon’

24th April 202624th April 2026 Matthew Williams Abrams, Blues Funeral Recordings, Heavy Rock

I first became aware of Denver’s Abrams when I reviewed their last release, Blue City, two years ago for The

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Top Ten Of 2024: Rob Walsh

20th December 202420th December 2024 Rob Walsh Abrams, Blood Incantation, delving, Dirtwire, Fu Manchu, Glass Beams, Hijss, Massive Hassle, Melvins, Sonolith, Top Ten 2024

Speaking only for myself, 2024 was a noticeable improvement over its predecessor. I got into better shape, got a lot

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Abrams 'Blue City' Artwork
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Review: Abrams ‘Blue City’

12th June 202412th June 2024 Matthew Williams Abrams, Blues Funeral Recordings, Heavy Rock

You get the feeling with some bands, however hard they try and whatever they produce and put out for our

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Zach Amster / Abrams - Photo by Bearded Gonzo
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In Search Of Tone: Zach Amster Of Abrams

28th July 202328th July 2023 Josh Schneider Abrams, Grunge, Heavy Rock, In Search Of Tone, Small Stone Records

Abrams have been on my radar since discovering the massive lineup Small Stone Records has to offer. The band fits

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Abrams 'In The Dark'
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Review: Abrams ‘In The Dark’

12th September 20229th December 2022 Martin Williams Abrams, Grunge, Heavy Rock, Small Stone Records

Admittedly, when I hear a band described as ‘heavy, yet melodic’ the description I’ve most often heard to describe Denver,

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Premiere: Abrams ‘In The Dark’ – New Album Releases This Friday via Small Stone

7th September 20229th December 2022 Lee Edwards Abrams, Grunge, Heavy Rock, Small Stone Records

As Denver’s part heavy and part mellow grunge-y alt-rock quartet Abrams ready themselves to release In The Dark, their latest

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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May

30th April 202630th April 2026 Lee Edwards

Few bands have carved out a path quite like –(16)–. For more than three decades, the Southern California veterans have

Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June
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Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June

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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

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