A.C.A.B's Farewell Concert After 30 Years

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The skinhead band from Malaysia, A.C.A.B, which has been synonymous with skinhead culture and oi! music since its formation in 1994, will be ending their musical journey after 30 years with the "30th A.C.A.B Final Concert" at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on December 21.

With the theme "Bring Back The Bootboys," symbolizing their style at the peak of their career, the concert will also feature the original members of the band and a special performance by the European band, Haymaker.

Lead vocalist and guitarist Megat Hafiz said that he and the other band members wanted to celebrate their 30 years of musical journey through this concert.

It is said that after the 30th A.C.A.B Final Concert ends, each member will go their separate ways.

"I am proud of what A.C.A.B has achieved over the past 30 years, so we want to celebrate it with a final concert at Zepp Kuala Lumpur. What better way to end it than with those who shaped us into who we are today?

"Some have asked why we are disbanding. The answer is that A.C.A.B has accomplished its goal in the local music scene by uniting listeners from diverse backgrounds."

"Thank you all for your support since the beginning. I hope to see everyone as we celebrate A.C.A.B for the last time," he said during the press conference for the 30th A.C.A.B Final Concert at Timeless Studio, Mutiara Damansara, here today.

To ease the longing of their loyal fans, Megat will be joined by both former and current members of A.C.A.B, including Edy (guitar), Zul (drums), Sham (bass), Azrin (drums), Irfan (drums), Mono (bass), and a special appearance by Andy from Flop Poppy as a bassist.

A.C.A.B promises a "setlist" comprising 37 songs from various albums such as Eastern Oi!, Skinhead 4 Life, Orang Timur, Bangun, and This Is The A.C.A.B, which have been released since 2006.

Their iconic hits like Unite & Fight, We Are The Skins, Streets Of Uptown, Anti-Racist, and Demonstration '95 Revisited (a 2020 mini-album) will also be performed.

A.C.A.B, formed in late 1994, is recognized as one of Malaysia’s earliest skinhead and Oi! bands.

The band carved out their unique brand, style, and genre known as Eastern Oi!, with their track Skinhead 4 Life gaining global recognition, even being covered by bands from various countries, including Europe and Latin America.

After three decades of shaping Malaysia's music scene, legendary Oi! and skinhead band A.C.A.B is set to bid farewell with a special final concert. This emotional event marks the end of an era for the group, which has united fans across diverse backgrounds and established a distinctive musical identity known as Eastern Oi!.

The concert, dubbed the 30th A.C.A.B Final Concert, will feature both current and past members of the band, performing a memorable 37-song setlist, including fan favorites like Unite & Fight, We Are The Skins, and Skinhead 4 Life.

A.C.A.B's influence has reached beyond Malaysia, with their music resonating globally and inspiring bands in Europe and Latin America. The farewell show promises to be a fitting tribute to the band’s remarkable legacy, bringing together fans and musicians to celebrate the journey of A.C.A.B one last time.

 

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