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Abigail Williams @ Blender Theater at Gramercy (7/23/2009)

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Artist: Abigail Williams
Venue: Blender Theater (New York, NY)
Opener: Goatwhore, Daath, SWAATS, Abysmal Dawn
Date: 7/23/2009
Label: Candlelight Records

They called this tour the “Conquer And Curse” tour and it pretty much came on the heels of two days of Summer Slaughtering in NYC by being held at the Gramercy Theatre only a few days after that massive lineup of Death Metal had paid a visit. For “Conquer And Curse” we found a headlining Abigail Williams with direct support coming from Goatwhore and while we really enjoy what AW does we had to admit that we were one of the many who were scratching our heads about the band headlining something like this. It would also feature the Metal might of S.W.W.A.A.T.S., Abysmal Dawn and Daath, all three amounting to bands that had never been seen by these Metal eyes so that made me sure to get inside the venue in time to catch the show from the start. Leading off the roster of crushing brutality would be S.W.W.A.A.T.S.
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PiercingMetal’s “Best Of” 2007: Music, Video and Concerts

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Well it’s that time of the year again and that means it’s time to share with you all what I felt were my very favorites from all of the stuff that was reviewed here on PiercingMetal for the musical year of 2007. I will keep this introduction short and instead let these highlights shine a little brighter. Here we go.

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Best CD’s of 2007:

Let’s just consider this a sampling of some of the music that we found ourselves listening to on more than one occasion be it on the stereo loud enough to wake the neighbors or on our music players. We review hundreds of discs each year and this batch are among the best and most enjoyed by our editorial offices.

Epica “The Divine Conspiracy” (Nuclear Blast Records) – So the singer you have heard on some Kamelot stuff and her band have delivered their third release, a magnum opus that is meatier than beef stew when it comes to satisfying content.

Kamelot “Ghost Opera” (SPV Records) – If you wondered how the guys could top “The Black Halo”, then pick up a copy of this one.

After Forever “After Forever” (Nuclear Blast Records) – You’ve heard her in Ayreon stuff for years now the larger populace can enjoy

Daath “The Hinderers” (Roadrunner Records) – Crushing, thunderous, topical. Interesting lyrical premise as well.

Nightwish “Dark Passion Play” (Roadrunner Records) – Tarja who? The band is back and on fire with new singer Annette Olzon, “Bye Bye Beautiful” indeed, “Hello Beautiful” as well…..

Dream Theater “Systematic Chaos” (Roadrunner Records) – New DT was quite satisfying. I’ve been a fan for years and this album reminded me of why that is the case.

Opeth “The Roundhouse Tapes” – An Opeth live concert recording that finds them on tour supporting their newest album and yet making time to fit in their classics. Stunning.

Within Temptation “The Heart Of Everything” (Roadrunner Records) – a long awaited US debut from Dutch Gothic Metal superstars is loaded with catchy numbers and sure to make them more of a household name.
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