The Abyss (band)

The Abyss

The Abyss live at Scout Bar in Houston, Texas - 3/6/2013
Background information
Origin Houston, Texas, USA
Genres Alternative rock, post-punk, gothic rock, darkwave
Years active 2007–present
Labels Unsigned
Associated acts Silverleaf, Electric Heights, Stranger Than Fiction
Website The Abyss
Members Sean Ozz
Chad Pleasant

The Abyss is an alternative rock band based out of Houston, Texas that was founded in 2007 by Sean Ozz and Ronnie Kopal.[1]

Musical development

The Cure, Jane's Addiction, Radiohead, Joy Division, Muse, PiL and The Smashing Pumpkins are considered to be the underlying influences of The Abyss' musical style.[1][2] Being influenced by the darker side of rock music, The Abyss diverts from the path of normalcy in the creation of their music, while forming a sound and style that is unique, and to the left of the mainstream. Heavily influenced by visual art, the sound of The Abyss has been described to capture the dark emotional underpinnings from life in a way that transforms those emotions into something that can be felt through sound.

The band has appeared in performances with PiL (Public Image Limited), ORGY, Boys Don't Cry, The Razorblade Dolls, and The Scars Heal in Time. They have appeared at multiple performances for the Houston Zombie Walk and The Houston Press Music Awards.

Awards and Recognitions

The Abyss was a nominated for Best Modern Rock Band at the 2013 Houston Press Music Awards, for Best Modern Rock Band at the 2012 Houston Press Music Awards,[3][4] and for Best Modern Rock Band at the 2011 Houston Press Music Awards.[5]

Band Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 With One F, Jef (feb-7). "The Rocks Off 100: Sean Ozz, Wizard of The Abyss". http://blogs.houstonpress.com''. The Houston Press. Retrieved 17 September 2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. With One F, Jef (feb-7). "The Rocks Off 100: Sean Ozz, Wizard of The Abyss". http://blogs.houstonpress.com''. The Houston Press. Retrieved 17 September 2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. Gray, Chris (2012). "Your 2012 Houston Press Music Awards Showcase Artists". http://blogs.houstonpress.cpm''. The Houston Press. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  4. Gray, Chris (2012). "http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2012/06/2012_houston_press_music_award.php?page=3". http://blogs.houstonpress.com''. The Houston Press. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  5. Off, Rocks (Oct-18). "The 2011 Houston Press Music Award Nominees". http://blogs.houstonpress.com''. The Houston Press. Retrieved 17 September 2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. With One F, Jef (sept-29). "100 Creatives: Sean Ozz". http://blogs.houstonpress.com''. The Houston Press. Retrieved 17 September 2014. Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

See also

Houston Press (17 October 2010). "Houston Press Band Feature on The Abyss". Houston Press (Jef With One F).
Houston Underground Music (3 May 2011). "The Scoop on The Abyss". Houston Underground (Ashley the Intern).
Houston Press (3 March 2011). "Musicians Unite to Help Abyss Singer's Injured Son.". Houston Press (Rocks Off).
Jake Brown (12 October 2010). "Jane's Addiction: In The Studio". Amazon.
Jef With One F (3 November 2011). "A Nomenclature Battle: What's in an Abyss?". Houston Press (Rocks Off).