Description
clear w/ black splatter vinyl
Artist
American esoteric black metal band with a sound informed both by thrash and death metal. Formed in Dallas, TX in 1989, the band's name was originally Dolmen but this was soon changed to Absu, drawing thematic influence from middle-eastern and celtic mythology they recorded four albums and an EP from 1993 to 2001. The band was put on hiatus as guitarist and bassist Equitant Ifernain and Shaftiel departed, citing musical differences and disinterest in the band, respectively. Drummer Proscriptor injured his hand thereafter, requiring surgery, healing and therapy.
In 2007, Proscriptor resurrected Absu, announcing a new line-up and a new (self-titled) album was released in 2009 on Candlelight Records, with the follow up "Abzu" following in 2011.
On January 27, 2020, Proscriptor announced that he has decided to permanently dissolve Absu.
Tracks
A1
Earth Ripper
A2
Circles Of The Oath
A3
Abraxas Connexus
A4
Skrying In The Spirit Vision
B1
Ontologically It Became Time & Space
Releases
Labels
Back On Black, Candlelight Records USA, Del Imaginario Discos, Candlelight Records, Dying Music
Countries
Argentina, Brazil, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Europe
Members
Brian Artwick,
Mike Kelly (2),
Danny Benbow,
Ray Heflin,
Gary Lindholm,Russ Givens,
Dave Ward (2),
Matt Moore,
Vastator,
Geoffrey Sawicky,
Chris Gamble,Ezezu,Dimitrios Dorian Kokiousis,
Shandy McKay
