AWAITING ABIGAIL

track-list:
I Hate You
Falling Under
People Pleaser
Bad Mind
Anxiety
Left Out

Awaiting Abigail are:
Abigail – vocals
James – guitar
Mike – guitar
Kori – keys
Laurie – bass
Heather – drums

Illustrate Magazine:
“Kicks in like a wrecking ball wrapped in velvet… demands to be heard, felt, and turned up way past eleven.”
SONGSCOPE:
“Arguably the most exciting metal newcomers to emerge in a long time.”
Broken Color:
“A striking and powerful hard rock single that masterfully blends heavy riffs with melodic sophistication.”
The Big Takeover:
“If metal has the power and hard rock the groove, then Awaiting Abigail has a foot in each camp… This is a band that is doing it better.”
The Other Side Reviews:
“Glittery sonic concoction… and Abigail Hill’s gritty vocals.”
Metalheads Forever Magazine:
“Every single song would be worthy of being played on Rock radio stations.”

Awaiting Abigail aren’t easing their way into the spotlight – they’re kicking the door down.
Emerging from the Dallas/Fort Worth metal scene in 2024, the six-piece have moved with striking momentum, quickly establishing themselves as one of the region’s most compelling new hard rock acts.
Their latest release, ‘Bad Mind‘ + Bonus Tracks, captures a band firing on all cylinders, blending modern hard rock intensity with classic heavy metal muscle and an unmistakable emotional core.
Built around thick, steel-edged riffs and soaring, radio-ready vocals, Awaiting Abigail’s sound balances aggression with melody in a way that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Their debut EP ‘Bad Mind‘ laid the foundation with four hard-hitting tracks that cut straight to the point, showcasing a band unafraid to pair brute force with vulnerability.
Songs like ‘I Hate You‘, ‘Falling Under‘, and the title track ‘Bad Mind‘ quickly turned heads, revealing a songwriting approach rooted in honesty, resilience, and defiance.
That combination hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Illustrate Magazine described the band’s sound as
‘kicking in like a wrecking ball wrapped in velvet‘,
while SONGSCOPE labeled them
‘arguably the most exciting metal newcomers to emerge in a long time‘.
Power Play Magazine echoed the sentiment, praising the EP’s infectious attitude, dynamic songwriting, and the commanding vocal presence of frontwoman Abigail Hill.
Beyond the studio, Awaiting Abigail have proven they can deliver just as powerfully on stage.
A key early milestone came with their performance at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles on July 19, 2025, sharing the stage with L.A. Guns – a moment that signaled the band’s ambitions extend well beyond the local circuit.
Additional recognition followed with a feature in Decibel Magazine’s MDPR Recommendations section (Issue #246), further cementing their status as a rising force.
Lyrically, Awaiting Abigail tap into themes of mental struggle, self-empowerment, and the fight to rise above personal demons.
It’s music forged from lived experience – modern hard rock that hits hard, sticks fast, and feels real.
Drawing comparisons to Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, Evanescence, and In This Moment, the band manage to nod to their influences while carving out a voice distinctly their own.
With growing national and international radio play, mounting press attention, and a fanbase expanding by the show, Awaiting Abigail are no longer waiting for opportunity to knock.
They’re building their own momentum – and making a strong case that they’re one of the next names modern hard rock needs to reckon with.