Goodbye 2020

2020 was a weird year. Somehow we managed it to play four shows before the pandemic hit the world. Shout outs to our friends in Cremations and Organa for sharing the stage with us. Hopefully we can do that again once everything is safe for everyone. 

We also used the past months and the lockdown to write new songs, which we will record in the first half of next year. So LP3 is coming to you in 2021, no matter what. 

Stay safe everyone and enjoy your holidays!

Moment Of Collapse Advent Calendar

 Julian from Cranial wrote a nice write-up about "Bonds Of Euphoria" for the Moment Of Collapse Advent Calendar. Thank you so much! 

"Abest's 'Bonds Of Euphoria' takes the path into a dualistic struggle. What I particularly like about this record is the totally raw approach. Harsh interpersonal scenarios are presented by using sonically crushing dynamics. An embodied horror is quickly captured by pushing sensual overload. For me the album means the need to restore order and orientation. That's why I listen to it regularly after such personal experiences. Highly recommended. These guys created something great in troubled times." 

Cranial: https://bit.ly/3atnUA1 

Abest: https://bit.ly/2WsNX1O 

Photo by Daniel Schramm Fotografie

Happy birthday Bonds Of Euphoria!

Happy birthday "Bonds Of Euphoria"! Our latest full length was released one year ago on Moment of Collapse Records and This Charming Man Records.

Recording Demos

 We started recording demos for LP3 today. 

Bandcamp Friday

Today is bandcamp friday, which means all proceeds go directly to the artists. It also means today is a really good chance to buy some merch, so we updated our bandcamp again with tapes, cds, shirts and longsleeves (these will be online till Sunday). If you want to support us, check all the items out right here: https://abest.bandcamp.com/ 

More information about bandcamp friday: https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/update-on-bandcamp-fridays 

Thanks again for the ongoing support! 

 Ps.: If you are ordering from outside of Germany, please message us. We‘ll figure out the best shipping prices for you.

Tapes for sale!

 We have a limited amount of Bonds Of Euphoria Tapes for sale on our Bandcamp! Check it out: https://abest.bandcamp.com

Wiriting LP3

We are in the middle of the writing process for our third LP. A couple of songs are already finished.

SALE!

We have a little sale running through bandcamp. You can order a shirt or a longaleeve if you want. All orders will ship around the 20th of July. Thanks!

https://abest.bandcamp.com/merch

Noise Of Euphoria

You can now order the limited tape edition of Bonds Of Euphoria via Colossus Tapes. The tape is strictly limited, features a brand new artwork and four additional noise tracks done by our friends Fabian (Gall) and Ghaliz Haris. Digital downloads are available on our bandcamp page, where you can also stream the songs in full. Enjoy!

Mail to colossus.tapes@gmail.com to order the tape or listen here: https://abest.bandcamp.com/album/noise-of-euphoria

New review

Crossed Letters reviewed „Bonds Of Euphoria“ alongside a bunch of other Moment of Collapse Records records including our friends Hope Drone and Reka. Thanks for that!

"Auffallend sind die zahlreichen Tempowechsel und natürlich die zerhackten Songarrangements, zudem steht Aggressivität und pure Wut im Vordergrund, was natürlich durch das Gift und Galle spuckende Gegrunze noch unterstrichen wird. Keine leichte Kost, aber Post-Metal-Fans mit Hardcore-Background dürften an dem deutlich von Bands wie z.B. Neurosis oder Eyehategod beeinflussten Sound der Göttinger sicher Gefallen finden."

https://crossedletters.wordpress.com/2020/04/13/bandsalat-abest-hope-drone-joliette-me-and-my-two-horses-nionde-plagan-reka-shizuny-lytic-stormo/

Bonds Of Euphoria tape out soon!

The tape version of "Bonds Of Euphoria" will be out soon via Colossus Tapes. The b-side will feature four exclusive noise tracks of around 20 minutes done by our friends Fabian of Gall and Ghaliz Filkhair Haris. Full stream and download will be available via Bandcamp.

On tour with NUR in May (hopefully)

We were supposed to announce our tour with NUR in a more joyful moment, but we really don’t know if all these shows will happen due to corona virus. Anyway, we are still stoked for this one and hope to see you all around if it‘s going down as we planned it.

Poster done by Tami Mazin Jerassi

Ps.: If you can help us fill the last remaining date on May 17th, we would be very thankful. Just drop us a line on Facebook or at abestmusic at gmail dot com

Hannover next week

„Bonds Of Euphoria“ is out for a couple of months now. Thank you all again for the support and the positive feedback! Physical and digital copies are available right here: https://orcd.co/bondsofeuphoria

We will also be playing Hannover next week for CREMATIONS‘ record release and a couple of more shows will be announced soon.

https://facebook.com/events/s/cremations-abest-canine-stumpf/156178519157149/

New reviews

„Bonds Of Euphoria is definitely going straight on my gym playlist and it belongs firmly in the ears of everyone with an open mind who likes properly heavy music. [..] I sincerely hope this release helps the band gain traction and play on international stages because live, they’re going to be like a sledgehammer to the face.“ 

 „There is nothing unnecessary on this short album; each song is full of unique riffs. Roiling sludgy guitar and bass riffs combine with excellent drumming to create a foreboding and heavy post-metal sound.“

Thanks to The Sleeping Shaman and Metal Temple for the reviews! Don‘t forget that physical copies of „Bonds Of Euphoria“ are still available via Moment of Collapse Records and This Charming Man-Records. Read the full reviews here:

http://www.thesleepingshaman.com/album-ep-reviews/review-abest-bonds-of-euphoria/?fbclid=IwAR1_I-l4K0-dMugYlKqPbWBjKU_F4r4LLXZaGHk1j52utVMLbF-DonbMKQc

http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/a_2/abest-bonds-of.htm?fbclid=IwAR23UfhlAJgVA5MZlzY6_e-7dfNAiRMGbhg7dU1skoZZTf98DPRVDn_YoJ8

Göttingen w/ Laudare

We will be back in Göttingen in about two weeks together with Laudare and Rana!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1901127643354053/