Formed in 2016 as a shadowy single-man entity and since expanded into a full live band, Abduction have carved a fearsome reputation in the UK for themselves as a standout act in an increasingly crowded extreme metal scene. We welcome the band to Fortress Festival's main stage to perform their currently unreleased new album.
"Fortress Festival! Abduction returns with glorious elation to the shores of Scarborough. Six of the most desperate and newest hymns of virtue, truth and legacy shall be spat forth in the main theatre in our most inordinate and vital celebration of death yet!" A|V
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ORGIVM SATANICVM VI - BAND ANNOUNCEMENT!
In 8 months, the first festival of 2027 is upon us, and today we are proud to announce two more bands to the line-up. Here's the second.
ABDUCTION (UK)
The first concert in Norway with one of the most exciting and revered British Black Metal bands right now.
Derby's Abduction entered the scene in 2016, and has since released 5 albums. Meanwhile, the band has had a musical evolution taking them from a relatively classic BM sound to a more diverse musical profile, blending raw Black Metal with both progressive, experimental and even elements of post-Black Metal. Last year's masterpiece, "Existentialismus" has received advantageous comparisons with bands like Mgła, Deathspell Omega and Spectral Wound, and shows at festivals such as Fortress and Winds of Agony have proves that the band delivers precisely the hypnotic and icy cold performances one could wish for. In January, Abduction plays in Norway for the very first time, and we guarantee an unforgettable experience!
Tickets are selling more rapidly than any previous year, so we recommend that you get yours now! https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/1781955169?brand=parkteatret
Memories of the mindblowing gig of @abduction616 last year at the SOLD OUT Fortress Festival in Scarborough, UK. Event by @reaperagencyuk
This year they are part of the lineup of @summoning_of_darkness_festival in Stockholm!
Do not miss this!
(Feel free to share, credits to NecrosHorns)
Footage in collaboration as house photographer
Canon EOS R, Sigma Art 50mm F1.4
A few photos of A/V from Abduction
An exceptionally brilliant live band, but their 10 year anniversary set at #reaperfest was the best I've seen them.
It also made me want to delve into some of Abduction's earlier material that sounded absolutely incredible during this set. @abduction616@reaperagencyuk #blackmetal #ukbm @candlelightrec
-SUPPORT ANNOUNCEMENT-
ABDUCTION will be joined on 26/06/26 at ZEROX Newcastle by ACCEPTANCE(UK) and BRUUL.
Leeds’ ACCEPTANCE deliver desolate, emotional black metal drenched in cataclysmic volume and vicious energy. They arrive fresh off the back of their 2025 debut album “Crucifixion of Orchids” released in collaboration with Road to Masochist Records.
Hailing from York, BRUUL bring the raw, barbaric intensity of traditional black metal with heavy, doom-laden riffs. Their debut self-titled EP lands on May 1st 2026 and is available for pre-order on their bandcamp.
This line-up is utterly relentless from start to finish. Don’t miss it.
Tickets available via Byker Grave on Fatsoma.
☠️NEW GIG ANNOUNCEMENT☠️
@abduction616 return to Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 26/06/2026 to bring their haunting and unrelenting darkness to ZEROX.
The band emerge from a thunderous 2025 which saw them release the widely acclaimed Existentialismus via Candlelight Records, as well as a vicious run of festival appearances, carving their mark deep into the European black metal underground.
Tickets for this will sell quick. Do not miss A|V’s blistering hymns of pain and sorrow by visiting the link below.
Tickets via our bio
Hails!
We are thrilled to announce that Abduction and Aonarach have joined the June edition of Darkness Over Edinburgh!
⚠️ VENUE UPDATE: Due to ownership changes at Legends, Saturday’s gig has now moved to Bannermans. This allows us to keep the entire event in one place! Doors now open early at 14:30 for a full day of black metal.
We also want to extend a massive thank you to christophe.szpajdel (The Lord of Logos) for the official festival logo design, which will be featured on our upcoming merchandise.
Friday 26th June – The Banshee Labyrinth (18:00)
Ruadh | Necrocracy | Aonarach | Soul Grief
Saturday 27th June – Bannermans (14:30)
Abduction | Cnoc An Tursa | Old Corpse Road | Dreich | Ulfarr | Bone Tomb | Cogas | Napierdalac
Tickets now on sale
#darknessoveredinburgh #wulfhereproductions #UKBM #bannermans #thebansheelabyrinth
Abduction
Reaper Fest
Rebellion, Manchester
15th February 2026
@abduction616@reaperagencyuk@atthebarrier
Large Gallery and Full review of the festival at: /2026/02/18/reaper-weekender-day-two-manchester-rebellion-live-review/
#abductionband #abduction616 #reaper #reaperfest #reaperagency #atthebarrrier #blackmetal #ukbm #livemusic #musicphotos #concertphotos #gigphotos #abductionbandlive #silhouette #manchestergigs
Abduction
Reaper Fest
Rebellion, Manchester
15th February 2026
@abduction616@reaperagencyuk@atthebarrier
Large Gallery and Full review of the festival at: /2026/02/18/reaper-weekender-day-two-manchester-rebellion-live-review/
#abductionband #abduction616 #reaper #reaperfest #reaperagency #atthebarrrier #blackmetal #ukbm #livemusic #musicphotos #concertphotos #gigphotos #abductionbandlive #silhouette #manchestergigs
I always struggle to verbalise reflections on moments like this. All I can offer is a thank you.
The music and the art of Abduction can do all the talking for me. Thats what it exists for.
Sunday's show was a statement enough. There will be new music soon.
Never rest
A|V
📷: @blackfire.productions
