Brazen Abbot
| Company type | Studio project, band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founder | Nikolo Kotzev |
| Headquarters | Finland |
| Products | Rock music albums |
| Website | www |
Brazen Abbot is a rock ensemble from Finland, initially created as a studio-only initiative by Bulgarian-born guitarist, producer, and songwriter Nikolo Kotzev, who resides in Finland. Over time, the group evolved to include live concert performances.
A distinctive characteristic of Brazen Abbot is the employment of several vocalists; each album typically showcases three to four different singers. Among these, Göran Edman and Joe Lynn Turner have contributed to the majority of the band's records. Kotzev's original intention was to feature a single lead vocalist; however, due to contractual limitations involving Glenn Hughes and Edman, he incorporated Thomas Vikström as an additional singer. Finding this multi-vocalist format effective, Kotzev maintained the practice for later albums. During live shows, Joe Lynn Turner generally performs as the exclusive vocalist.
During the period from 1998 to 2001, when Brazen Abbot was inactive, several members took part in Kotzev's rock opera Nostradamus (2001).
Notable past contributors include Mic Michaeli, John Levén, and Ian Haugland, all recognized for their affiliations with the well-known rock group Europe.
Current members
- Nikolo Kotzev – guitar, violin, production, mixing
- Göran Edman – vocals
- Joe Lynn Turner – vocals (since 1996)
- Tony Harnell – vocals (since 2005)
- Erik Mårtensson – vocals (since 2005)
- Nelko Kolarov – keyboards (since 2005)
- Wayne Banks – bass guitar (since 2004)
- Mattias Knutas – drums (since 2005)
Former members
- Glenn Hughes – vocals (1995)
- Thomas Vikström – vocals (1995–1997)
- Jørn Lande – vocals (2003)
- Mic Michaeli – keyboards (1995–2003)
- Lars Pollack – keyboards (2004)
- Svante Henryson – bass guitar (1995)
- John Levén – bass guitar (1996–2003)
- Ian Haugland – drums (1995–2003)
- Thomas Broman – drums (2004)
Discography
- Live and Learn (1995)
- Eye of the Storm (1996)
- Bad Religion (1997)
- Guilty as Sin (2003)
- A Decade of Brazen Abbot (live album) (2004)
- My Resurrection (2005)