Name: ABSOLVA
Start: 2025-07-26T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Pitcher - Rock'n'Roll Headquarter Düsseldorf

ABSOLVA : (Manchester Hard Rock / British Metal)
ABSOLVA is a uniquely explosive British Hard Rock / Melodic Metal band, fronted by ‘CHRISTOPHER APPLETON’, an incredibly charismatic performer & singer/guitarist carrying the spirit of ‘GARY MOORE / JOE SATRIANI’ into the metal arena, whilst projecting his melodic vocals and stage presence as a masterful & energetic frontman carrying the torch of ‘RONNIE JAMES DIO’. ABSOLVA have released 6 studio albums & 2 live albums in their 12 year history. (Formed 2012)
Accompanied by brother ‘LUKE APPLETON’, who is an imposing & powerful guitar player sharing rhythm and lead guitar duties who goes on to complement his brother with some electrifying guitar work and harmony vocals. This results in the delightful impact of the ‘TWIN-GUITAR-ATTACK’ and harmony guitars reminiscent of ‘IRON MAIDEN’ & ‘THIN LIZZY’ at their best.
The ABSOLVA rhythm section is made up of the true hard rock drummer ‘MARTIN ‘The Machine’ MCNEE’ who is often described as the love child of ‘JOHN BONHAM’ & ‘BILL WARD’, bringing technique, groove & skill. Alongside bass player ‘KARL ‘The Shark’ SCHRAMM’ with his undeniable nod to his biggest influence ‘STEVE HARRIS’.
To accompany the outstanding musicianship and performances, Absolva has the impressive weapons of awesome riffs, melodies, fretboard theatrics, with the treasured gift of truly memorable songs.
ABSOLVA have been touring and performing all over the UK, Europe & South America over their 12 years gaining a solid loyal fanbase of rockers & metallers.
ABSOLVA have been special guests for artists such as :
RONNIE ROMERO, MICHAEL SCHENKER, QUEENSRYCHE, ICED EARTH, Y&T, BLAZE BAYLEY.
Plus performing at festivals such as :
UK | STONEDEAD FESTIVAL (UK), PLANET ROCKSTOCK (UK), BLOODSTOCK (UK), WINTERSTORM (UK), BURRFEST (UK), FIREVOLT FESTIVAL (UK), CALL OF THE WILD (UK) & MORE..
EUROPE | HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR (GERMANY), PYRAS CLASSIC ROCK NIGHT (GERMANY), RISING FEST (FRANCE), BRITISH STEEL FESTIVAL (FRANCE), BLAST FROM THE PAST (BELGIUM),
SKULLFEST (BELGIUM), WIZZFEST (BELGIUM), HUSKVARNA METAL FEST (SWEDEN), KIRUNA FESTIVAL (SWEDEN), ROCK THE COAST FESTIVAL (SPAIN), MANNRIED OPEN AIR (SWITZERLAND), METAL MAGIC FESTIVAL (DENMARK), DARK RIVER FESTIVAL (FINLAND), CHANIA ROCK FESTIVAL (CRETE), ROCKHOLM FESTIVAL (NORWAY), ROCK FOR YOUR SHOCK FESTIVAL (CZECHIA) & MORE..