ABSOLVA

Thu 11 December 2025 7:00pm
The Brickmakers
Tickets subject to 10% booking fee
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Doors Time:

19:00

Curfew:

23:00

Age Restriction:

14+ (under 16's to be accompanied by an adult)

About Event

The Brickmakers | 496 Sprowston Road, Norwich, NR3 4DY

Please contact venue for accessibility

This is a 14+ show | unreserved standing

PERRL presents…

‘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’. Charm & humour is also something that ‘APPLETON’ certainly brings to the show making the show always engaging and entertaining, an art of frontman that is not seen very often anymore…

‘ABSOLVA’ have released 7 studio albums & 2 live albums in their 12 year history. (Formed 2012)

Accompanied by ‘TOM ATKINSON’, who is an imposing & powerful guitar player sharing rhythm and lead guitar duties who goes on to complement ‘CHRIS APPLETON’ 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 APPLETON’s brother and possibly one of the best bass players in the rock world today, ‘LUKE APPLETON’ with his undeniable nod to his influences of ‘IRON MAIDEN’, ‘JUDAS PRIEST’ & ‘MEGADETH’.

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, PHIL CAMPBELL (MOTORHEAD), BLAZE BAYLEY.

Plus performing at festivals such as :

UK | STONEDEAD FESTIVAL (UK), PLANET ROCKSTOCK (UK), MAID OF STONE FESTIVAL (UK) BLOODSTOCK (UK), WINTERSTORM (UK), BURRFEST (UK), FIREVOLT FESTIVAL (UK), CALL OF THE WILD (UK), SOS FESTIVAL & MORE..

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