Abyss is the fourth album by British heavy metal

Heavy metal music

Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...

 band Lionsheart

Lionsheart

Lionsheart is a British heavy metal band from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, formed in 1992. Founded by former Grim Reaper/Onslaught vocalist Steve Grimmett...

, released by Metaledge Records on June 24, 2004.

Reception

Abyss is often hailed by fans as the rebirth of Lionsheart

Lionsheart

Lionsheart is a British heavy metal band from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, formed in 1992. Founded by former Grim Reaper/Onslaught vocalist Steve Grimmett...

 being their first studio album since 1998's Under Fire. The album received good reviews garnering a 6.5 out of 10 from the All Music Guide and the same from Roadrunner Records Blabbermouth.net.

Reviews

"Comparisons can be made to Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Dio to give you an idea of what page this is from. Pretty much pure rockin' metal with no frills" - (Revelation Z)

"An emotional experience, this album is the total opposite of Lionsheart’s earlier, lighter efforts, this album is heavier, more aggressive, much more diverse, and infinitely more thought provoking, whatever the reason Steve Grimmet had for disappearing, I’m just glad he’s back, and with a kick-ass metal album to boot." - (Alternative Zine)

Track listing

Personnel

Lionsheart

• Steve Grimmett
  Steve Grimmett
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   — Lead vocals
  Singing
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• Ian Nash — Guitars
• Steve Hales — Drums, background vocals
• Eddie Marsh — Bass