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1) One of the most expressive prog bands of the Polish scene, ABRAXAS is active since 1985. Their main influences are Marillion and Van der Graaf Generator (VDGG), and sometimes with a gothic rock influence. The keyboard work and vocals (mainly in Polish) are the band’s trademarks. One of their CDs has an English vocals version. After their first album was released in 1996, “Centurie” was recorded two years later, as well as under the name “Prophecies” with lyrics in English.

The band was established the 29 Oct. in 1987. Lassa & Lukasz Swiech lead the band at that time. ABRAXAS came from a story by H. Hessenamed “Demian” in which a specific dualism appeared between the good and the evil that pervade each other, this is called ABRAXAS and is turned out to be the major caracteristic of the band. With gusto atmospheres, unusual beats, controversial songwriting, impressive arrangements and with dominated harmony, here is the major features of the ABRAXAS music.

At the end of the 80’s, the polish scene was marked by the Punk Rock waves. Although ABRAXAS received prestigious awards, their music wasn’t been treated seriously. At that time, they gave important concerts supporting bands like ZIYO and RESERWAT and they also had hope in the recording of their music because their fans and popularity had grow. But the band deep crisis made them split and they wouldn’t perform for a period of two years.
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