It’s an utter cliché that has been said millions of times to cheaply describe millions of things. In this case it is completely appropriate. So fasten your seat-belts, ’cause abingdon boys school is going to take you for a wild ride. Born out of the talent from some of Japan’s most skilled musicians, abingdon boys school (a.b.s.) has taken the art of epic rock to a new level. The band first debuted in 2006, introduced to audiences in Japan and overseas alike through anime. But anyone who dismisses them as yet another anime theme song spewing, pre-fab band is sorely misinformed. Before heading off to Europe for their first overseas tour starting in November, the band put on a special event at Ebisu Liquidroom. On October 21 I was lucky enough to attend the third concert of the seven they were performing at the legendary venue. The room smelled like a high school boys locker room. Sweaty and overheated, the fans packed in to the moderately sized venue (with a possibly broken air conditioner). But they all seemed to forget the muggy smell of B.O. once the band took the stage. (more…)