ABATTOIR Frontman To Release Solo Album

August 17, 2004

Thrash metal veteran Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, BLOODLUST, PAGAN WAR MACHINE, DREAMS OF DAMNATION) will be releasing a solo project CD, entitled "Anger As Art", in late August 2004. According to Gaines, the recording will be "exactly what you would expect from me, if you are familiar with the work I have done through the years. Straight up thrash — high-energy metal, with the classic Gaines vocal style."

With regards to why he has chosen to release a solo project, Gaines says, "It is an interesting time for me right now. I am involved with all of the bands I am known for, but situations out of my control forced me into the studio last month to record demos of my songs. I did everything, including lead guitar. And they were coming out very strong, so I decided to release them. Because in a band situation run as a democracy, they may not be heard otherwise."

As for future plans, Steve says, "So much depends on situations out of my control. Ultimately, I would like these songs to be part of the bands I am involved with, as each one fits certain band's styles. Plus, I have commitments to honor to each of the bands listed above. I don't necessarily want to be a solo artist, but I actually have some labels who have made inquiries as to what I am doing with this recording, so we'll see."

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