Abyss (Lionsheart album)

Abyss
Studio album by Lionsheart
Released	15 June 2004
Recorded	May–June 2003 at Warehouse Studios in Oxford, United Kingdom
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	49:43
Label	Metaledge Records
Producer	Lionsheart, Peter Head

Abyss is the fourth album by British heavy metal band Lionsheart, released by Metaledge Records on 24 June 2004.

It was the last Lionsheart album to feature Steve Grimmet on vocals.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Revelation Z	link
Blabbermouth
Q magazine

Abyss is often hailed by fans as the rebirth of Lionsheart 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

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Screaming"	Grimmett, Nash	3:59
2.	"Nightmare"	Grimmett, Nash	3:55
3.	"All I Got"	Grimmett, Nash	4:13
4.	"I Need Love"	Grimmett, Nash	4:32
5.	"How Can I Tell You"	Grimmett, Nash	4:16
6.	"I'm Alive"	Grimmett, Nash	4:44
7.	"Don't Waste My Time"	Grimmett, Nash	3:12
8.	"If You Cut Me"	Grimmett, Nash	4:02
9.	"Save Me"	Grimmett, Nash	4:06
10.	"Witchcraft"	Grimmett, Nash	4:01
11.	"How Long"	Grimmett, Nash	4:27
12.	"Abyss"	Grimmett, Nash	4:59

Personnel

Lionsheart

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