ABHORRED calling it quits[views:95504][posts:34]___________________________________________ [May 22,2007 3:45pm - KillerKadoooogan ""] Well then...after almost 4 years of a good-god-damn-time, we've decided to bring it to and end. Me (meaning Ben) and my brother John have both been having our doubts about keeping it going, and neither of us knew about each other's doubts until recently, and we each had pretty much the same damn reasons for quitting, thus making it much easier to make the final decision. It's not my main priority anymore, and to not give 100% to such a fucking force of a band would be doing the rest of my bandmates a huge disservice, to say the least. I know for a fact that as a band, we were on a whole other plane, and I don't care how much of an egotist that makes me look like, it's the fucking truth. I've met countless awesome, awesome people through doing this. I've also met a lot of douche bags, but such is life. We took this shit so much farther than I ever anticipated. Too many highlights, but the show at the Palindrome in Brooklyn comes to mind, and playing the Paradise main stage and getting the rock star treatment of free booze in the backroom at 17 years old was pretty great as well. I stood on the main stage at the Middle East and saw a bunch of people rocking out to my band at Doom and Grind Fest. We've played with Phobia, Bathtub Shitter, and fucking Circle of Dead Children, who are basically responsible for my being as far into metal as I was/am. These and a handful of other awesome national/international acts, without ever doing some lame-ass pay-to-play/ticket scalping bullshit. Our goals for this band when we started were basically to play in Boston and get some shows with Kevorkian's Angels and Watchmaker (we were fanboys. Still are, to some extent....). That turned into Brian doing our artwork/logo and being one of our biggest supporters. On top of all that, when we played our first show with Noosebomb, we were all wet in the pants to play a show with ex members of Grief and Disrupt, and now Jeff is a damn good friend and an awesome bandmate (or ex-bandmate). So yeah. The original plan was to play the June 3rd show in Somerville, and book one last bash-of-a-show elsewhere, but it just isn't going to happen. A million fucking thank yous to everyone who ever booked us on a show/let us crash/bought us beer/loaned us gear/reviewed a show/reviewed our cd's and so forth, and an extra extra gigantic thank you to everyone who ever came out and banged their collective fists and heads off. Thank you to all our fellow Massholes (Watchmaker, Hirudinea, Dissector, Kevorkian's Angels, CWAF, Revocation, IWEIPH, etc. etc. etc.), and to Brian Livoti for all the bad-ass logos and artwork. Thanks to these folk: Mr. Joe McNamara, who, despite the last couple years of whatever bad blood between us, definitley played a big part in getting our name out there. Aaron Pepelis of www.returntothepit.com, also without whom, who knows where we'd have gone? You all should be licking this mans balls for doing what he does so consistently. the Heidenrich family for putting up with the majorirty of the last 4 years of noise. Thank you to Josh Staples for a year of bass playing and drunken, hash-induced hijinks (that's right...hijinks...). Most of all, thank you to my brothers John Farley, John Heidenrich, Eric Braunschweiger, and Jeff Hayward, as we made one hell of a fucking band. I'm sure I forgot a whole bunch of shit, but that's the gist of it. - Ben/Abhorred P.S. I have no idea at this point what's going to happen with the EP. For now it's still download-able from www.myspace.com/abhorred |
| _________________________________ [May 22,2007 4:01pm - Anthny ""] So I'll never see you guys play live again? Not even one last time? Please? If not, that's extremely fucking depressing. I knew this was coming, but still it sucks so damn bad. You guys were the most intense band around here, in my opinion, and among the very top bands. The past few sets I saw of you, in Sept and Oct and then in Jan... it was downright unbelievable. The RttP benefit show was the best set from a local band I've ever seen. RAOV.. Abhorred... who's next? The thrash gods are punishing Boston damn harshly lately. |
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| ____________________________________ [May 22,2007 5:47pm - BornSoVile ""] Damn, fucking sucks! By far one of the greatest bands Mass has ever had. I raise my glass in memory of the good times and tonight I'll bang my head in honor of my brothers whom no long ride. DO A FINAL SHOW!!! |
| ____________________________________ [May 22,2007 5:53pm - RichHorror ""] BornSoVile said:DO A FINAL SHOW!!! And just go with the bands you thanked above that're still around! Abhorred Hirudinea Revocation It Will End In Pure Horror Dissector Damn fine show, right there. |
| ________________________________________ [May 22,2007 6:06pm - DomesticTerror ""] sucks to hear. the last time i saw you guys(Natick) you were amazing. i still miss those chopping block shows way back when. so, are you gonna do standup now? |
| _________________________________ [May 22,2007 6:15pm - Anthny ""] I know we'd be honored to play Abhorred's last show. If you guys can man up to play together one last time, we'll make it happen. |
| _________________________________ [May 22,2007 6:15pm - Anthny ""] ONE MORE! |
| ____________________________________ [May 22,2007 6:17pm - RichHorror ""] Yeah! I'd do anything to make a final Abhorred gig happen as well. |
| _______________________________ [May 22,2007 8:28pm - yummy ""] shitty. Although I only saw Abhorred maybe twice I really dug it. Figures I mention it now. I would attend a final gig. |
| ____________________________________ [May 22,2007 8:45pm - Revocation ""] this blows |
| ______________________________ [May 22,2007 9:00pm - blue ""] this has to happen. i will be there. |
| _______________________________________________ [May 23,2007 12:07am - Chris_From_Shit_Fuck ""] we'll never get the chance to play with you like we've been trying to for the past 2 years, fucking some of the worst news I've heard in a long fucking time. I'm hoping that you guys at least continue thrashing is some other form down the road. And yes one last fucking thrash tastic show is a must. |
| ___________________________________ [May 23,2007 12:14am - Aegathis ""] Wow this is sad news. That new cd was pretty sick sounding. Its funny i remember the first ever Coffin Birth show was with Abhorred and two other bands that broke up too. |
| ______________________________________ [May 23,2007 12:53am - Mike_Giallo ""] Wicked lame. I agree you should do one final show. Imagine the mayhem and carnage that would ensue. |
| ______________________________ [May 23,2007 5:41am - Mess ""] shitty news:duffbeer::moe: |
| _______________________________________ [May 23,2007 7:32am - watchmaker666 ""] Wow another one of the Masshole elite down, damn! You guys may have started out as Watchmaker "fanboys" but it was us that turned into fanboys of you. It was great to watch you guys grow into one of the most brutal bands in the area. I was also great to share the stage with you guys many times. That paradice show was fucking incredible! Anyway this is sad news but we are glad to call each and every one of you friends. Thrash on brothers! |
| ______________________________________ [May 23,2007 8:16am - ronofthedead ""] When I first saw the title of this thread I thought it was about the old Abhorred from way back in the 90's. Either way it still sucks to see another MA band break up, good luck with whatever you decide to do. |
| __________________________________ [May 23,2007 8:44am - SteveOTB ""] Man that's wicked lame. We were hoping to play a show again with you guys too. |
| _________________________________ [May 23,2007 10:36am - INFECT ""] *sigh* this sucks in a big way one of the best boston bands ever you guys seriously need to do a farewell show and someone needs to release that EP proper, that shit fucking kills |
| _____________________________________ [May 23,2007 11:01am - Kinslayer ""] hahah, nice *sigh*, gayboy. Just play the Skybar show with us and Hirudinea and make that the last show. Go out with a BANG! |
| ___________________________________ [May 23,2007 6:40pm - kazoogan ""] I think I'm gonna cry. seriously, though, thanks guys. |
| __________________________________ [May 24,2007 11:39am - C.DEAD ""] Yeah, this sucks big ol balls. Fucking Farleys, what the shit? Oh well, i hear what your'e saying. If its not there, its really not fucking there. I had great times playing with you dudes, so much fun. Cheers. |
| ________________________________________ [May 24,2007 8:27pm - brad weymouth ""] sorry to hear that dudes, it was always a treat playing with you fucks. i must admit, the first time i saw you guys i referred to you as Im Bored. But as we played more shows together you all stepped it up and got better real fast. it was a honor boys... |
| _________________________________________ [May 25,2007 2:27am - iren_the_viking ""] but ben! you guys are pussies! only pussies break up |
| ___________________________________ [May 25,2007 2:35pm - kazoogan ""] bahahaha "I'm bored". that's far better than all the "ab-horde" and "aboard" we heard. well played. and yes, we are indeed pussies. I WILL FIGHT YOU TO THE DEATH, TYLER. Seriously, though, it's awesome to know we at least made an impact on some people. |
| _____________________________________ [May 25,2007 3:09pm - Mike_Giallo ""] So, Exploding Christ getting back? |
| ____________________________________ [May 25,2007 3:24pm - RichHorror ""] haha, Tyler called you a pussy. You must be the biggest faggot ever, 'cuz that guy sucks bown men balls. |
| ______________________________________________ [May 25,2007 4:51pm - Chris_From_Shit_Fuck ""] Mike_Giallo said:So, Exploding Christ getting back? 100% Backed. If So, Ben we will tour and do copious amounts of drugs. Rich you are invited. |
| ____________________________________ [May 25,2007 4:53pm - RichHorror ""] Of course I'm invited. You need someone that can draw. PWNED NIGGA |
| ____________________________________ [May 25,2007 4:54pm - RichHorror ""] Also, I'm here to out you, Chris. Marijuana is not a drug. |
| __________________________________________ [May 25,2007 4:58pm - Dwellingsickness ""] Mike_Giallo said:So, Exploding Christ getting back? EC does need to get back together..That would be cool. Only managed to see EC once, But it was awesome . Don't think I ever seen Abhorred, But I may be mistaken. |
| ______________________________________________ [May 25,2007 5:01pm - Chris_From_Shit_Fuck ""] RichHorror said:Also, I'm here to out you, Chris. Marijuana is not a drug. Gets the job done though, and I'll finally do blow if a IWEIPH, EC, and SF tour happens. |
| ____________________________________ [May 25,2007 5:08pm - RichHorror ""] Then I will make sure it happens. Set your life to ruined, Christopher. |
| ______________________________________________ [May 25,2007 5:14pm - Chris_From_Shit_Fuck ""] I've been hoping for this day |