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ABSOLVA CONFIRM UK AND EUROPEAN TOUR DATES IN 2023

Manchester-based melodic metal / hard rock band Absolva confirm their headline shows for 2023, in the wake of the recent heart attack of former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley. The four musicians normally double-up as Blaze’s backing band and had been due to tour again with him this year until he suffered a massive …

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Absolva – Side By Side

When the likes of Iron Maiden, Saxon and Judas Priest eventually decide to hang up their leathers, the position of being one of the superpower’s of British Heavy Metal will be up for grabs. Enter Absolva, a bruising fourpiece from Manchester who are armed with all the credentials potent enough …

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ABSOLVA: Midnight Screams (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

ABSOLVA: Midnight Screams (OFFICIAL VIDEO)   Here is our latest music video of the song ‘Midnight Screams’ from our latest album ‘Defiance’. We are very excited to be adding Midnight Screams to the setlist for our remaining shows of 2019. We will be adding quite a few new songs we …

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Absolva – Defiance

Guitars GUITARS GUITARRRRRRS! I’ve never heard an album so drenched in axe work since The Power Of Rock And Roll by Frank Marino way back in 1981 as British heavy metallers Absolva launch a 180gm vinyl format of Defiance that is packaged in a gatefold cover and printed inner sleeves. …

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Absolva – Never A Good Day To Die

 ‘Never A Good Day To Die’ is the third studio album from British Heavy Metal band, Absolva. Encompassing a clear-cut combination of Thrash meets Power Metal, the new album shows a progression from their previous releases, most likely as a result of the experience each band member has drawn from …

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Absolva release new music video

British metallers Absolva have released a second music video from their forthcoming album ‘Never A Good Day To Die’. The song this time is the title track from the album, which is set for release via Rocksector Records on 12th October 2015. The album is co-written by brothers Chris Appleton …

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Chris Appleton, Absolva – Interview July 2014

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh interview with Absolva frontman .@ChrisAppleton88 I didn’t get chance to do a live interview with Chris Appleton at the Absolva gig on 31st May 2014 so Chris kindly took the time to answer our questions by e-mail. Find out what Absolva have got in store, the pranks they …

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Absolva – Anthems to the Dead

@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of Anthems to the Dead by Absolva released via .@Rocksector Absolva, British metal three piece released their third album Anthems To The Dead via Rocksector Records on the 5th May 2014. Although this is their third album it’s their second studio album. Debut studio album Flames of …

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Absolva – Sound Control, Manchester, 31st May 2014

.@louelladeville_ @planetmosh review of Absolva .@soundcontrolmcr .@babylonfireuk .@asylumcityzoo .@ChrisAppleton88 .@AbsolvaDanBate .@Rocksector What better way to end a fifteen date UK tour than by coming home! Local lads Chris Appleton and Martin McNee along with bandmate Dan Bate from Absolva did just that at Sound Control Manchester. With new album Anthems To …

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Absolva – Beyond Live [DVD, CD]

Absolva have unleashed a “Fan Pack” containing a live cd and dvd, ( though these can be ordered separately ) recorded at the band’s sell-out headline show at Wizzfest, Belgium earlier this year. On the strength of this dvd alone, this british metal trio comprising of Chris Appleton – lead vocals & lead guitar, …

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Absolva – Flames of Justice

Absolva are a new band, having only formed in May 2012.  Despite this they’re already releasing their first album.  The band was formed by Chris Appleton and Martin McNee – two thirds of Fury UK, after their band mate and brother of Chris, Luke Appleton left to join Iced Earth.  …

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Interview with Chris Appleton of Absolva

When Fury UK bassist Luke Appleton was recruited to the ranks of US power metal titans Iced Earth, it seemed an appropriate time for his brother Chris and band-mate Martin McNee to take some time out themselves and embark on a new project. As their new band Absolva – completed …

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Blaze Bayley – War Within Me (lyric video)

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I’ve been a fan of Blaze Bayley since he sang for Wolfsbane in 1984 -1994 and subsequently when he joined Iron Maiden from 1994 – 1999, releasing two fantastic albums X Factor and Virtual XI with them, then up until the present day he has embarked on a successful solo …

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