Artist page · 05/07/2026

Aborted

WaregemFormed in 1995Black Metal10 vinyl albums
Aborted emerged in 1995 from Waregem, Belgium, pioneering brutal death metal with medical-themed lyrics focusing on death and violence. Their sound combines elements of death, grindcore, and goregrind.
10Albums on Vinyles.com
328Discogs releases
212kLast.fm listeners

About

Aborted, Belgian brutal death metal since 1995, raw and relentless.

Over 10 studio albums with intense vinyl pressings from Nuclear Blast, Listenable, and Century Media.

Aborted was founded by vocalist Sven De Caluwé in 1995 in Waregem. The band quickly established itself within the brutal death metal scene, releasing its debut album in 1999 and following up with numerous studio albums through labels including Listenable, Century Media, and Nuclear Blast. Their work blends death metal with grindcore and goregrind influences, articulating themes via clinical and violent vocabulary that reflect the extremity of their music.

Vinyl collectors will find multiple pressings available, with titles such as Vault Of Horrors (2024, Nuclear Blast) and ManiaCult (2021, Century Media) highlighting key entries. Prices vary across editions and regions, with some limited editions commanding higher values.

Discography

Aborted — Discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Vault Of HorrorsNuclear Blast Records · 2024
2024
Vault Of Horrors
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
ManiaCultCentury Media · 2021
2021
ManiaCult
CD, Album
Studio
TerrorvisionCentury Media · 2018
2018
Terrorvision
CD, Album
Studio
RetrogoreCentury Media · 2016
2016
Retrogore
CD, Album
Studio
The Necrotic ManifestoCentury Media · 2014
2014
The Necrotic Manifesto
File, AAC, Album
Studio
Global FlatlineCentury Media · 2012
2012
Global Flatline
CD, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Strychnine.213Century Media · 2008
2008
Strychnine.213
CD, Album
Studio
Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical OvertureCentury Media · 2007
2007
Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture
CD, Album
Studio
The Archaic AbattoirListenable Records · 2005
2005
The Archaic Abattoir
CD, Album
Studio
Goremageddon: The Saw And The Carnage DoneListenable Records · 2003
2003
Goremageddon: The Saw And The Carnage Done
CD, Album
Studio
Engineering The DeadListenable Records · 2001
2001
Engineering The Dead
CD, Album
Studio
The Purity Of PerversionUxicon Records · 1999
1999
The Purity Of Perversion
CD, Album, Misprint
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Aborted's career.

01
Meticulous Invagination
·
02
Dead Wreckoning
Dead Wreckoning
The Archaic Abattoir · 2005
03
Hecatomb
Hecatomb
The Archaic Abattoir · 2005
04
Dreadbringer
Dreadbringer
Vault Of Horrors · 2024
05
Blood Fixing the Bled
Blood Fixing the Bled
The Archaic Abattoir · 2005
06
Parasitic Flesh Resection
·
07
The Chondrin Enigma
·
08
Gestated Rabidity
Gestated Rabidity
The Archaic Abattoir · 2005

The essentials

The 3 Aborted albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2024
LP, Album
Vault Of Horrors

The 2024 album released through Nuclear Blast features a 10-track lineup symbolizing Aborted's ongoing evolution within brutal death metal.

10 tracksReleased 2024Nuclear Blast RecordsLimited edition pressings
#2 · 2021
LP, Album, Stereo
ManiaCult

A 2021 Century Media release regarded for blending death metal, deathcore and grindcore influences across 11 aggressive tracks.

11 tracksStereo LPCentury Media labelMultiple vinyl versions
#3 · 2016
LP, Album
Retrogore

This 2016 album is noted for its pure death metal style, released with several pressing editions on Century Media.

12 tracksCentury Media labelMultiple vinyl pressingsGerman and European editions

Go further

Artists similar to Aborted

Artists who share part of Aborted's musical DNA.

Collectors

For vinyl die-hards

The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.

Market values (source: Discogs)

For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.

Vault Of Horrors
Master release · LP · 2024
Market position i
29,00 €
Min price 22 €Max price 35 €
Average price 29,00 €
Only 52 copies for sale on Discogs
58 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
ManiaCult
Master release · LP · 2021
Market position i
31,76 €
Min price 18 €Max price 306 €
Average price 31,76 €
Only 26 copies for sale on Discogs
47 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Retrogore
Master release · LP · 2016
Market position i
53,69 €
Min price 50 €Max price 66 €
Average price 53,69 €
Only 13 copies for sale on Discogs
95 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Necrotic Manifesto
Master release · LP · 2014
Market position i
56,55 €
Min price 35 €Max price 87 €
Average price 56,55 €
Only 10 copies for sale on Discogs
13 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Global Flatline
Master release · LP · 2012
Market position i
113,99 €
Min price 55 €Max price 150 €
Average price 113,99 €
Only 19 copies for sale on Discogs
100 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Archaic Abattoir
Master release · LP · 2005
Market position i
21,39 €
Min price 19 €Max price 23 €
Average price 21,39 €
Only 26 copies for sale on Discogs
78 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)

Notable pressings & editions

AlbumEdition Country · Year Matrix Market tension Value
Vault Of HorrorsLP, Album, Limited Edition
Nuclear Blast Records USA & Europe · 2024 NBR 68171, NBR 6817-1 🔥 Standard edition
58 want · 183 have · ratio 0,3
29,00 €
Vault Of HorrorsLP, Album
Nuclear Blast Records USA & Europe · 2024 NBR 68171, NBR 6817-1 Original pressing
58 want · 183 have · ratio 0,3
22,38 €
ManiaCultLP, Album, Stereo
Century Media Europe · 2021 19439890601 🔥 Standard edition
47 want · 504 have · ratio 0,1
18,50 €
ManiaCultLP, Album, Stereo
Century Media Europe · 2021 19439890601 Original pressing
47 want · 504 have · ratio 0,1
34,99 €
RetrogoreLP, Album
Century Media Europe · 2016 88985304521 🔥 Standard edition
95 want · 531 have · ratio 0,2
49,64 €
RetrogoreLP, Album
Century Media Germany · 2016 88985304521 Original pressing
95 want · 531 have · ratio 0,2
53,99 €
The Necrotic ManifestoLP, Album
Century Media Germany · 2014 9984251 🔥 Standard edition
13 want · 13 have · ratio 1
The Necrotic ManifestoLP, Album
Century Media Belgium · 2014 9984251 Original pressing
13 want · 13 have · ratio 1
56,55 €

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Aborted

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Aborted's name was chosen to appear first in CD racks, reflecting a strategic intent in marketing the band.
— Band concept
01Formation

Aborted founded by Sven De Caluwé in Waregem

The band was created in 1995 in Waregem, Belgium, with Sven De Caluwé as its founding vocalist, setting the foundation for their brutal death metal identity.

1995Waregem
02Album

Vault Of Horrors highly traded in 2024

The 2024 album Vault Of Horrors on Nuclear Blast shows strong collector interest with original US & European pressings available from 22.38 € to 34.79 €.

2024USA & Europe
03Vinyl Pressing

2021 ManiaCult LP pressing on Century Media

Multiple pressings of ManiaCult are active in the European market with prices varying widely, the lowest around 18.5 € and the highest reaching over 300 €.

2021Europe
04Studio Album

Retrogore released in 2016 by Century Media

Retrogore includes 12 tracks over several vinyl pressings primarily found in Germany and Europe, with values tracking between 49.64 € and 66 € for collectors.

2016Germany & Europe
05Early Releases

Debut album The Purity Of Perversion in 1999

Their first studio album was issued in 1999 after a demo that sold over 300 copies, establishing their presence in death metal.

1999Belgium

FAQ

FAQ: Aborted on physical formats

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

When was Aborted founded and where?

Aborted was founded in 1995 in Waregem, Belgium by vocalist Sven De Caluwé.

What genres does Aborted's music cover?

Aborted's music spans brutal death metal, death metal, deathcore, grindcore, and goregrind.

Which Aborted albums are key for vinyl collectors?

Vault Of Horrors (2024), ManiaCult (2021), and Retrogore (2016) are notable vinyl releases with collectible pressings.

Are there limited edition vinyls available from Aborted?

Yes, several limited edition vinyl pressings exist for Aborted albums, including Vault Of Horrors and The Archaic Abattoir.

Where are Aborted's vinyl pressings primarily produced?

Aborted's vinyl pressings are chiefly from Europe, Germany, Belgium, and the USA in recent releases.

How do Aborted vinyl prices vary?

Prices fluctuate depending on edition and demand, with ManiaCult European pressings ranging from 18.5 € to over 300 €.

Where can I find Aborted vinyl records in France?

Aborted vinyls are available in France through European distributors and specialty metal record shops.

What themes are common in Aborted's lyrics?

Aborted's lyrics often focus on death and violence with a clinical, medical vocabulary that complements their brutal music style.

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Sources & method

This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.

Our method

  1. Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
  2. Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
  3. Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
  4. Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
  5. Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026