Absu

Rank:
462
211 fans

Also known as:	Dolmen (1989-1990), Azathoth (1990), Eternus (1990), Necrotic (1990)
Country:	USA
Label:	Candlelight Records

Links:	Official website Bandcamp Facebook Myspace ReverbNation show more SoundCloud Twitter YouTube

Formed in:	1989
Disbanded in:	2020

1989-1992	Death metal
1992-2020	Blackened thrash metal

Line-up

1992–2020	Proscriptor McGovern - drums, vocals
2008–2020	Ezezu - bass, vocals

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1995–2002	Mezzadurus - vocals, bass
2009–2010	Vis Crom - guitars
2013	Grzesiek Czapla - drums

1999–2009	Vordhr Dzokhk - various instruments
2001	Sir Don Shannon - bagpipes
2001	Ronnie Trent - vocals
2001	Ashmedi - vocals
2001	Masthema Mazzaqim - vocals
2001	Sir Vincent Rossi - acoustic guitars, mandolin
2001	Masthema Mazziqim - vocals
2008	Bruno Fernandes - vocals
2008	Raymond Dillard "Ray" Heflin - programming
2008	Dimitrios Dorian - vocals
2008	Michael Harris - guitars
2008	Régis Lant - vocals
2009	Rune Eriksen - guitars

2011	-//-
2016	Ross The Boss - guitar solo

1989–2002	Shaftiel - guitars, vocals
1989–2002	Equitant Ifernain - bass, guitars
1990–1992	Danny Benbow - drums
1990–1992	Gary Lindholm - guitars
1992–1993	Black Massith - synthesizers
1992–1993	Daviel Athron Mysticia - guitars
2001–2002	Kashshapxu - guitars
2007	Vastator Terrarum - guitars, bass, synthesizers
2007–2009	Zawicizuz - guitars, keyboards
2007–2010	Aethyris McKay - bass, guitars, synthesizers
2010–2018	Vis Crom - guitars

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1992–2020	Proscriptor McGovern - drums, vocals
2008–2020	Ezezu - bass, vocals

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1995–2002	Mezzadurus - vocals, bass
2009–2010	Vis Crom - guitars
2013	Grzesiek Czapla - drums

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1999–2009	Vordhr Dzokhk - various instruments
2001	Sir Don Shannon - bagpipes
2001	Ronnie Trent - vocals
2001	Ashmedi - vocals
2001	Masthema Mazzaqim - vocals
2001	Sir Vincent Rossi - acoustic guitars, mandolin
2001	Masthema Mazziqim - vocals
2008	Bruno Fernandes - vocals
2008	Raymond Dillard "Ray" Heflin - programming
2008	Dimitrios Dorian - vocals
2008	Michael Harris - guitars
2008	Régis Lant - vocals
2009	Rune Eriksen - guitars

2011	-//-
2016	Ross The Boss - guitar solo

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1989–2002	Shaftiel - guitars, vocals
1989–2002	Equitant Ifernain - bass, guitars
1990–1992	Danny Benbow - drums
1990–1992	Gary Lindholm - guitars
1992–1993	Black Massith - synthesizers
1992–1993	Daviel Athron Mysticia - guitars
2001–2002	Kashshapxu - guitars
2007	Vastator Terrarum - guitars, bass, synthesizers
2007–2009	Zawicizuz - guitars, keyboards
2007–2010	Aethyris McKay - bass, guitars, synthesizers
2010–2018	Vis Crom - guitars

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Discography

1993	Barathrum V.I.T.R.I.O.L. 1993	7.0	7.0
1995	The Sun Of Tiphareth 1995	7.8	7.8
1997	The Third Storm Of Cythrául 1997	7.4	7.4
2001	Tara 2001	8.1	8.1
2009	Absu 2009	8.0	8.0
2011	Abzu 2011	7.9	7.9

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	1991	The Temples Of Offal 1991	6.9	6.9
	1998	In The Eyes Of Ioldánach 1998	7.8	7.8

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1991	Return Of The Ancients [Demo] 1991	3.0	3.0
1991	Immortal Sorcery [Demo] 1991
1992	Infinite And Profane Thrones [Demo] 1992
1993	Promo Tape [Demo] 1993
1995	...And Shineth Unto The Cold Cometh [Single] 1995	7.7	7.7
1997	Gummo Soundtrack [VA] 1997	7.5	7.5
2000	In The Visions Of Ioldánach [DVD] 2000
2001	A Tribute To Mayhem: Originators Of The Northern Darkness [VA] 2001	8.2	8.2
2005	Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001 [Compilation] 2005	7.8	7.8
2007	L'Attaque Du Tyran: Toulouse, Le 28 Avril 1997 [Live] 2007	9.0	9.0
2007	Demonical / Absu [Split] 2007
2008	Speed n' Spikes Vol. II [Split] 2008	7.0	7.0
2011	Tour 2011 Flexi [Split] 2011
2012	Hall Of The Masters [Single] 2012	7.0	7.0
2014	Origin: War & Magick [Boxset] 2014
2015	Telepaths Within Nin-Edin [Single] 2015
2015	The Temples Of Offal / Return Of The Ancients [Compilation] 2015
2016	Mythological Occult Demo [Compilation] 2016

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1993	Fantasizing To The Third Of The Pagan Vision (Quoth The Sky, Nevermore) Act II	6.5	6.5
1993	An Evolution Of Horns
1993	An Involution Of Thorns
1998	Manannán	7.5	7.5
2012	Hall Of The Masters	7.5	7.5

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1993	Barathrum V.I.T.R.I.O.L. 1993	7.0	7.0
1995	The Sun Of Tiphareth 1995	7.8	7.8
1997	The Third Storm Of Cythrául 1997	7.4	7.4
2001	Tara 2001	8.1	8.1
2009	Absu 2009	8.0	8.0
2011	Abzu 2011	7.9	7.9

Detailed discography ››

	1991	The Temples Of Offal 1991	6.9	6.9
	1998	In The Eyes Of Ioldánach 1998	7.8	7.8

Detailed discography ››

1991	Return Of The Ancients [Demo] 1991	3.0	3.0
1991	Immortal Sorcery [Demo] 1991
1992	Infinite And Profane Thrones [Demo] 1992
1993	Promo Tape [Demo] 1993
1995	...And Shineth Unto The Cold Cometh [Single] 1995	7.7	7.7
1997	Gummo Soundtrack [VA] 1997	7.5	7.5
2000	In The Visions Of Ioldánach [DVD] 2000
2001	A Tribute To Mayhem: Originators Of The Northern Darkness [VA] 2001	8.2	8.2
2005	Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001 [Compilation] 2005	7.8	7.8
2007	L'Attaque Du Tyran: Toulouse, Le 28 Avril 1997 [Live] 2007	9.0	9.0
2007	Demonical / Absu [Split] 2007
2008	Speed n' Spikes Vol. II [Split] 2008	7.0	7.0
2011	Tour 2011 Flexi [Split] 2011
2012	Hall Of The Masters [Single] 2012	7.0	7.0
2014	Origin: War & Magick [Boxset] 2014
2015	Telepaths Within Nin-Edin [Single] 2015
2015	The Temples Of Offal / Return Of The Ancients [Compilation] 2015
2016	Mythological Occult Demo [Compilation] 2016

Detailed discography ››

1993	Fantasizing To The Third Of The Pagan Vision (Quoth The Sky, Nevermore) Act II	6.5	6.5
1993	An Evolution Of Horns
1993	An Involution Of Thorns
1998	Manannán	7.5	7.5
2012	Hall Of The Masters	7.5	7.5

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News

18.07.2020	Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû - Sign With Agonia Records, New Album Coming
27.01.2020	Absu - Call It Quits
10.01.2016	Absu - Confirm N. American Tour, New Album This Year
10.03.2014	Absu - Announce Pre-Absu Era LP Releases
25.09.2013	Absu - New Album Update, New Tour Dates
31.01.2013	Absu - Announce Special North American Tour

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18.07.2020	Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû - Sign With Agonia Records, New Album Coming
27.01.2020	Absu - Call It Quits
10.01.2016	Absu - Confirm N. American Tour, New Album This Year
10.03.2014	Absu - Announce Pre-Absu Era LP Releases
25.09.2013	Absu - New Album Update, New Tour Dates
31.01.2013	Absu - Announce Special North American Tour

Concerts

14.12.2025	GER - Erfurt Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
13.12.2025	GER - Oldenburg Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
11.12.2025	GER - Leipzig Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
10.12.2025	POL - Warsaw Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
09.12.2025	POL - Krakow Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
08.12.2025	CZE - Prague Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
07.12.2025	AUT - Vienna Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
06.12.2025	ITA - San Dona di Piave Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025	1
05.12.2025	ITA - Turin Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025
04.12.2025	SUI - Aarburg Absu: 30th Aniversary The Sun Of Tiphareth European Tour 2025

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Forum topics

08.10.2023	Absu - The Third Storm Of Cythrául in Albums	2
12.02.2023	Absu - Abzu in Albums	34
13.09.2022	Absu - Tara in Albums	7
29.11.2021	Cyber Week 20% Off Storewide Sale @ Black Montanas (Nov29th - Dec 7th) in Promotion and Ads	1
03.08.2021	Absu - The Sun Of Tiphareth in Albums	2
17.11.2016	Suggestions For Very Fast Extreme Metal Albums in Extreme metal forum	47
14.01.2016	Absu - Confirm N. American Tour, New Album This Year in News	7
22.03.2014	Absu - Origin: War & Magick in Albums	1
10.03.2014	Absu - Announce Pre-Absu Era LP Releases in News	1
07.10.2013	Absu - New Album Update, New Tour Dates in News	5

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Absu

Line-up

Last lineup (2)

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Guest musicians (14)

Former musicians (11)

Discography

Albums (6)

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Other releases (18)

Videos (5)

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