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Absu
- Location:
- Plano, Texas
- Country:
- United States
- Genre:
- Death Metal (early); Black/Thrash Metal (later)
- Themes:
- Mythology, Occultism
- Status:
- Active
- Years:
- 1989-1990 (as Dolmen), 1990 (as Azathoth), 1990 (as Eternus), 1990-1991 (as Necrotic), 1991-2002, 2007-2020, 2024-present
About
"Absu" in Sumerian mythology refers to a subterranean ocean. The band's in-depth approach, supervised by Proscriptor, draws heavily on occultism and ancient mythologies. Absu's releases go by conceptual cycles: the first two albums are based on Sumerian mythology, while The Third Storm of Cythraul, In the Eyes of Ioldanach, and Tara form a trilogy about old Celtic mythology. After a hiatus of ... Read more
Current Lineup
Proscriptor McGovern
Drums, Vocals (lead) (1992-2002, 2007-2020, 2024-present)
Past Members
Danny Benbow
Drums (1991-1992)
Vastator Terrarum
Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2007)
Black Massith
Keyboards (1992-1993)
Bard Algol Eriboas
Keyboards (1995)
Rabicante
Guitars, Keyboards (1997)
Aethyris MacKay
Guitars, Bass, Keyboards (2007-2010)
Zawicizuz
Guitars, Bass, Keyboards (2007-2009)
Daviel Mysticia
Guitars (1992-1993)
Gary Lindholm
Guitars (1991-1992)
Ezezû
Bass, Vocals (2008-2020)
Equitant Ifernain
Guitars, Bass (1991-2002)
Vis Crom
Guitars (2010-2017)
Shaftiel
Guitars, Vocals (1991-2002)
Discography
| Name | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Return to... Return of the Ancients | Compilation | 2020 |
| Return of the Ancients - The Temples of Offal | Compilation | 2020 |
| Hexagrammum Vestibulum | Single | 2018 |
| Zi Dingir Anna Kanpa: The Osmose Years | Boxed set | 2018 |
| Mythological Occult Demo | Compilation | 2016 |
| Telepaths Within Nin-Edin | Single | 2015 |
| Origin: War and Magick | Compilation | 2014 |
| Hall of the Masters | Single | 2012 |
| Abraxas Connexus | Single | 2011 |
| Abzu | Full-length | 2011 |
| Tour 2011 Flexi | Split | 2011 |
| Tara + In the Eyes of Ioldànach | Compilation | 2009 |
| Absu | Full-length | 2009 |
| Speed n' Spikes Vol. II | Split | 2008 |
| L'attaque du tyran: Toulouse, le 28 avril 1997 | Live album | 2007 |
| Demonical / Absu | Split | 2007 |
| Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001 | Compilation | 2005 |
| Tara | Full-length | 2001 |
| In the Visions of Ioldánach | Video | 1999 |
| In the Eyes of Ioldánach | EP | 1998 |
| The Third Storm of Cythrául | Full-length | 1997 |
| The Sun of Tiphareth | Full-length | 1995 |
| ...and Shineth unto the Cold Cometh... | EP | 1995 |
| Promo Tape 1993 | Demo | 1993 |
| Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. | Full-length | 1993 |
| Infinite and Profane Thrones | Compilation | 1992 |
| The Temples of Offal | EP | 1992 |
| The Temples of Offal Studio Rehearsal | Demo | 1992 |
| Return of the Ancients | Demo | 1991 |
| Immortal Sorcery | Demo | 1991 |