Abakas

<a href="spotify:artist:1RIHddYz1menNNYMhPZfdl" data-name="Abakas">Abakas</a> delivers a bold fusion of progressive rock, hard-hitting grooves, and cinematic storytelling, crafting atmospheric yet electrifying soundscapes. Their music balances intricate rhythms, soaring melodies, and dynamic tempo shifts, making them a perfect fit for modern progressive rock playlists. Fans of <a href="spotify:artist:2yEwvVSSSUkcLeSTNyHKh8" data-name="TOOL">TOOL</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2bNIAjyL3hFCuQBQqhPN4T" data-name="Motorpsycho">Motorpsycho</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:3VCEssbb6wxzv65MHsHfdg" data-name="Skambankt">Skambankt</a> will find Abakas’ sound both immersive and powerful.

Formed in Norway in 2018, Abakas originated as a collaboration between bassist/vocalist Thomas Heien and drummer Christopher Haugan, later evolving into a four-piece with guitarists Martin Busvold and Erlend Andersen. Their sound draws from progressive rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, and metal, blending raw energy with intricate, evolving compositions.

Abakas broke into the international scene in 2022, joining ex-<a href="spotify:artist:2NPduAUeLVsfIauhRwuft1" data-name="Nightwish">Nightwish</a> vocalist <a href="spotify:artist:5IRFMGI8aEtZdN07OYrBZc" data-name="Tarja">Tarja</a> Turunen on a multi-country European tour, performing to packed venues in Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Their 2023 self-arranged Polish tour further solidified their reputation for raw, high-energy live performances.

Their latest tracks, <a href="spotify:track:1HMqDgV4UcpxJxrn1zYnik" data-name="Come Closer">Come Closer</a> and <a href="spotify:track:7tEeeUSo5m2nO2eNugAu4F" data-name="Bewildered">Bewildered</a> showcase their blend of atmospheric depth, dynamic shifts, and raw energy, reinforcing their distinctive progressive and hard rock sound. Now signed to Rexius Records, <a href="spotify:artist:1RIHddYz1menNNYMhPZfdl" data-name="Abakas">Abakas</a> is set to release three singles and their highly anticipated album in 2025. Perfect for fans of expansive, dynamic rock soundscapes, <a href="spotify:artist:1RIHddYz1menNNYMhPZfdl" data-name="Abakas">Abakas</a> continues to craft music that is as intricate as it is visceral.