Absu (USA)
Genre(s)
Death Metal (early), Black/Thrash Metal (later)
Lyrical theme(s)
Sumerian/Mesopotamian/Celtic Mythology, Occultism
Origin Formed in Current label Status
United States of America (Plano, Texas) 1990 Candlelight Records Active

Current line-up
Proscriptor McGovern (Russley Randell Givens) - Vocals, Drums (1992- ) (Karnage, Melechesh, Magus, Equimanthorn (USA), Ossuarist, Magnus Thorsen, Judas Iscariot, Blood Storm, Roller)
Aethyris MacKay (Shandy Mckay) - Guitar, Bass, Analog Synthesizers, Backing Vocals (2007- ) (Infernal Oak)
Vis Crom - Guitar (2009- ) (Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, Woe, XXX Maniak)
Ezezu (Paul Williamson) - Bass, Vocals (2008- ) (Panzram (USA))

Former/past member(s)
Guitar:
Daviel Athron Mysticia (Dave Ward) (1992-1993) (Magus, Equimanthorn (USA), Maiestas, Decomposed (USA))
Gary Lindholm (1990-1992) (Karnage)
Kashshapxu (Rad Davis) (2001-2002) (Bleed the Son, Infernal Oak, Mythril)
Shaftiel (Mike Kelly) (also Vocals) (1990-2002) (Angel Ripper, Dolmen (USA), Eternus, Necrotic, Equimanthorn (USA), Equitant, 10 Kingdoms)
Vastator Terrarum (also Bass, Analog Synthesizers, Backing Vocals) (2007-2008)
Zawicizuz (Geoffrey Sawicky) - (also Keyboards) (2008-2009) (Rape Pillage and Burn, Bleed the Son, Infernal Oak)

Bass:
Equitant Ifernain (Ray Heflin) (1990-2002) (Karnage, Dolmen (USA), Eternus, Necrotic, Equimanthorn (USA), Furnace (USA))
Mezzadurus (also Vocals) (Chris Gamble) (Blood Storm, Ancient Rites, Goreaphobia)

Keyboards:
Black Mass Prayer/Black Massith (Brian Artwick) (1992-1993) (Equimanthorn (USA), The Wrathful and the Sullen)

Drums:
Danny Benbow (1990-1992) (Eternus, Necrotic)

Additional notes

Formerly known as Dolmen (USA), which evolved via Azathoth, Eternus and Necrotic into Absu in 1990. Calling themselves "Mythological Occult Metal, "Absu" in Sumerian mythology refers to a subterranean ocean. The band draws on both Sumerian and Celtic mythology, supervised by Proscriptor.

With 'Tara' the band completed a trilogy in which the first part is 'The Third Storm of Cythraul' and part two being 'In the Eyes of Ioldanach'. It is based on old Celtic mythology. First trilogy (from 'Barathrum' to 'Tiphareth') is about Sumerians. Local fellowship led the band to record two Morbid Scream cover versions on their 2nd and 3rd LP, namely "The Coming of War" and "Morbid Scream" respectively. Also recorded 'Hallstattian Swords' 7" which remained unreleased until 'Mythological...'

Discography
Return of the Ancients Demo, 1991
Immortal Sorcery Demo, 1991
The Temples of Offal Demo, 1991
Infinite and Profane Thrones Demo, 1992
Promo Tape 1993 Demo, 1993
Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. Full-length, 1993
The Sun of Tiphareth Full-length, 1995
...And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh Single, 1995
The Third Storm of Cythraul Full-length, 1997
In the Eyes of Ioldanach EP, 1998
In the Visions of Ioldánach Video/VHS, 1999
Tara Full-length, 2001
Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001 Best of/Compilation, 2005
L'Attaque Du Tyran: Toulouse, Le 28 Avril 1997 EP, 2007
Demonical / Absu Split, 2007
Speed n' Spikes Vol. II Split, 2008
Absu Full-length, 2009
Live at WFMU/Aquarius SXSW Showcase 2009 Live album, 2009

Absu - Four Crossed Wands (Spell 181)

Stonehenge Festival 2009

Absu (USA) - Live at WFMU/Aquarius SXSW Showcase 2009

Live album, Free Music Archive
May 11th, 2009
Official, authorized mp3 album - see label link. Recorded 20 March 2009 at
WFMU/Aquarius Records 2009 SXSW showcase @ Spiro's in Austin, TX.
1. An Involution of Thorns 02:30
2. Descent to Acheron / Evolving Into the Progression of Woe 04:10
3. Highland Tyrant Attack 04:05
4. Night Fire Canonization 03:27
5. 13 Globes 04:43
6. Swords and Leather 03:29
7. Four Crossed Wands 05:31
8. Manannán 06:57
Total playing time 34:52

Official

Labels

KNEEL BEFORE THE MASTER'S THRONE Records

Tarot Productions

Temple of Darkness Records

Absu @ Candlelight Records