History

Abyssos was formed in January 1996 by Christian Rehn (guitar, also in Sargoth and Insalubrious), Daniel Meidal (bass, also in Insalubrious) and Andreas Söderlund (drums, also in Holocaust and Insalubrious) in Sundsvall, Sweden.

In February 1996, Abyssos entered the Hedberska Studios to record their 'Wherever the Witches Might Fly' demo, which features 3 hymns of atmospheric, melodic and witching metal. The demo was released on the first of September and Abyssos gained a geat deal of interest from various labels. This demo has received a huge response from all over the world. Indeed, several bands, fanzines and radio stations believe that it was the best demo released in 1996 and indeed the best demo to come out of Sweden.

Shortly after the release of the demo tape, the band signed a deal with London based cult label Cacophonous. In May 1997, Abyssos entered Academy studios, situated in Yorkshire (England) to record their debut album - 'Together We Summon the Dark' which features 9 tracks of darkest satanic metal and was unleashed by Cacophonous in October 1997. The album features some of the most spectacular vampyric artwork ever to be seen in this genre.

In November 1998, Rehn and Soderlund returned to British shores to record their second album for Cacophonous at Academy, entitled 'Fhinsthanian Nightbreed' (unleashed in May 1999) which encompasses 9 tracks of symphonic witching metal in the vein of such luminaries of the genre as Emperor and Dimmu Borgir. Vocals were handled by session vocalist John Östlund aka Odhinn Sandin (In Battle, Odhinn, Diabolicum, Valkyria and Norrsken). This album also features more spectacular artwork and finished copies appear with a fold out horror film style booklet.

The band disbanded in 2003.

(source: the official Abyssos wbsite, edited by AM)