| Abattoir | |
| Image Upright: | 1.2 |
| Origin: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Label: | Combat Records |
| Current Members: | Rob Alainz Mark Carro Dan Oliverio Steve Gaines Eric Bryan |
| Past Members: | Juan Garcia Mel Sanchez Kevin Macshane Robert Wayne Danny Anaya John Cyriis |
Abattoir was an American speed metal band founded in 1982[1] which went through a number of lineup changes.
Their first recording appearance was on Metal Massacre IV in 1983, during a time when their vocalist was John Cyriis, who later went to found Agent Steel.[2] Juan Garcia, and Steve Gaines went on to be involved in other metal bands, including Evildead and Tactics. Future L.A. Guns founder Michael Jagosz was also briefly a vocalist for Abattoir during the early days.[3]
On February 17 and 19, 1984, Abattoir was the opening act of what would be the first ever Megadeth live shows.[4]