Abattoir, a Los Angeles speed metal group, was formed in 1982 and consisted of Rob Alainz, Mark Carro, Dan Oliverio, Steve Gaines, and Eric Bryan. Their early demo Screams from the Grave appeared on Metal Massacre IV, securing international attention and a contract with Combat Records. The band released Vicious Attack in 1985, featuring a Motörhead cover, followed by The Only Safe Place in 1986; both albums were promoted through tours supporting Metallica and Armored Saint. After lineup changes and a 1988 split, Abattoir re‑united in 1998 and issued an album No Sleep 'til Kalamazoo in 2001. The group disbanded in 2005 and briefly reunited again from 2018 to 2019.
