ABSU Announces Continuation Of North American Tour

ABSU today announce details on their upcoming tour, titled North American Connexus Continuation. The ten-city tour will see the band perform a complete set with music spanning throughout their twenty-two year recording career. This excursion is a follow-up mini-tour by the Texas-based mythological occult metal trio since the release of Abzu - the second of a planned trilogy of recordings.

Vocalist/drummer Proscriptor shares, "Since the release of our latest recording, Abzu, the response has been extremely vehement and now is the perfect moment to continue spreading the album's essence throughout unchartered regions the band did not perform in earlier this year. We purposely waited until the timing was ideal to embark on this additional journey, as we shall continue contaminating the communities with our craft of Mythological Occult Metal."

Proscriptor also adds, "We have begun the composition/arrangement process for the next album, suitably titled Apsu, which is the Sumerian-Akkadian spelling of the band moniker. We shall wait until the new album is released before we present any of the new material in a live atmosphere."

Abzu, the band's seventh studio album, was released October 2011. The album was recorded/mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus) and features original works by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Ghost, Watain, Entombed, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader, Etc.) Proscriptor commented, "With this record, we appended dirtier elements of psychedelia and fusion. Lyrically, it descends deeper into Enki's lower world as well the Thelemic Magic(k) System." He added, "This album is not a 'natural progression' from previous releases, but a feat of metaphysical conquest and murkiness."

ABSU came to prominence with the release of their 1993 debut, Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.  Each album saw continual expansion of the band's now highly regarded artistic vision and international fanbase. It was with 2001's Tara that the band truly arrived.  The album reached top lists of countless magazines worldwide. Years, however, would pass before any new material would be recorded. In late 2007, the band finally announced their re-awakening. Now teamed with London-based Candlelight Records, the band would take nearly sixteen months writing/recording their sixth album. Absu, featuring contributions from members of King Diamond, Mayhem, Melechesh, Firstborn and Enthroned, was released early 2009.

ABSU North American Connexus Continuation:

11/08/2013 31st Street Pub - Pittsburgh, PA

11/09/2013 Down And Over Pub - Milwaukee, WI @(November Coming Fire Festival

11/10/2013 Cobra Lounge - Chicago, IL

11/11/2013 Fubar - St. Louis, MO

11/12/2013 Beale Street Live - Indianapolis, IN

11/13/2013 The Maywood - Raleigh, NC

11/14/2013 The Pinch - Washington, DC

11/15/2013 Firehouse Saloon - Rochester, NY

11/16/2013 Mavericks - Ottawa, ON

11/17/2013 Boot & Saddle - Philadelphia, PA

ABSU currently features guitarist Vis Crom and bassist/vocalist Ezezu with vocalist/drummer Proscriptor.

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ABSU North American Connexus Conjuration Begins Tomorrow

Mythological occult metal warriors ABSU are today sharpening their blades, preparing to launch their massive North American Connexus Conjuration tour offensive this week.

The first official full tour of the continent within the ongoing trilogy of albums -- beginning with 2009’s Absu, continuing with 2011’s Abzu, and set to close out with the upcoming Apsu -- the North American Connexus Conjuration will see the ABSU trio infiltrating twenty-six cities over the next four weeks, with the infamous act prepared to discharge two full sets with hymns spanning their twenty-year recording career onto audiences every night of the brutal trek. The action begins tomorrow evening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a meet-and-greet with the band scheduled to kick off the melee at Sit & Spin Records.

ABSU Meet-And-Greet:

Friday, April 5th 6:30pm

Sit & Spin Records [1346 S. 9th, near Passyunk Ave] - Philadelphia PA

ABSU North American Connexus Conjuration:
4/05/2013 Millcreek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA
4/06/2013 Roger’s - Chesapeake, VA

4/07/2013 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA

4/08/2013 The Windup Space - Baltimore, MD

4/09/2013 Middle East upstairs - Cambridge, MA

4/10/2013 St. Vitus - Brooklyn, NY

4/11/2013 St. Vitus - Brooklyn, NY

4/12/2013 El N Gee - Hartford, CA

4/13/2013 Theatre Plaza - Montreal, QC

4/14/2013 L’Agitte - Quebec City, QC

4/15/2013 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON

4/16/2013 Ace of Cups - Columbus, OH

4/17/2013 Mojoe’s - Joliet, IL

4/18/2013 Rocco’s - Milwaukee, WI
4/19/2013 Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
4/20/2013 Zoo Cabaret - Winnipeg, MT

4/22/2013 Dickens Pub - Calgary, AB

40/24/2013 Biltmore Cabaret - Vancouver, BC

4/25/2013 Highline - Seattle, WA

4/26/2013 Ash Street Saloon - Portland, OR

4/27/2013 Shinneybrook Creek Cabins @ Festum Carnis - Soda Springs, CA

4/28/2013 DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA

4/30/2013 The Vex - Los Angeles, CA

5/01/2013 Ruby Room - San Diego, CA

5/02/2013 Rocky Point Cantina - Tempe, AZ

5/04/2013 The Boiler Room - Dallas, TX

On this substantial tour attack, ABSU vocalist/drummer Proscriptor shares, “Since the release of our latest recording, Abzu, the response has been extremely vehement and now is the perfect moment to commemorate the album’s essence throughout North America. We purposely waited until the timing was ideal to embark on this journey, as we shall contaminate the communities with our craft of Mythological Occult Metal. We’re attempting to divide the concerts into two sections: the first act will showcase songs spanning from our entire discography, as the second act will focus on Phase Two from the album Tara: The Cythrául Klan’s Scrutiny. For the past couple of years, many of ABSU’s followers have requested specified songs from this chapter of Tara, so it is our aspiration to give the people what they want.”

Abzu, the band’s seventh studio album, was released October 2010. The album was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus) and features original works by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader). Proscriptor commented, "With this record, we are appending dirtier elements of psychedelia and fusion. Lyrically, it descends deeper into Enki's lower world as well the Enochian Magic(k) System." He added, "This album is not a 'natural progression' from previous releases, but a feat of metaphysical conquest and murkiness."

ABSU came to prominence with the release of their 1993 debut, Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. Each album saw continual expansion of the band’s now highly regarded artistic vision and international fanbase. It was with 2001’s Tara that the band truly arrived. The album reached top lists of countless magazines worldwide. Years, however, would pass before any new material would be recorded. In late 2007, the band finally announced their re-awakening. Now teamed with London-based Candlelight Records, the band would take nearly sixteen months writing/recording their sixth album. Absu, featuring contributions from members of King Diamond, Mayhem, Melechesh, Firstborn and Enthroned, was released early 2009. ABSU currently features guitarist Vis Crom and bassist/vocalist Ezezu with vocalist/drummer Proscriptor.

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ABSU Announces Special North American Tour

ABSU today announces details on their upcoming tour, titled North American Connexus Conjuration. The 26-city tour will see the band perform two full sets with music spanning their 20-year recording career. It is the first full tour by the Texas-based mythological occult trio since the release of Abzu, the second of a planned trilogy of recordings.

Vocalist/drummer Proscriptor shares, “Since the release of our latest recording, Abzu, the response has been extremely vehement and now is the perfect moment to commemorate the album’s essence throughout North America. We purposely waited until the timing was ideal to embark on this journey, as we shall contaminate the communities with our craft of Mythological Occult Metal. We’re attempting to divide the concerts into two sections: the first act will showcase songs spanning from our entire discography, as the second act will focus on Phase Two from the album Tara: The Cythrául Klan’s Scrutiny. For the past couple of years, many of ABSU’s followers have requested specified songs from this chapter of Tara, so it is our aspiration to give the people what they want.”

Abzu, the band’s seventh studio album, was released October 2010. The album was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus) and features original works by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader). Proscriptor commented, "With this record, we are appending dirtier elements of psychedelia and fusion. Lyrically, it descends deeper into Enki's lower world as well the Enochian Magic(k) System." He added, "This album is not a 'natural progression' from previous releases, but a feat of metaphysical conquest and murkiness."

ABSU came to prominence with the release of their 1993 debut, Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. Each album saw continual expansion of the band’s now highly regarded artistic vision and international fanbase. It was with 2001’s Tara that the band truly arrived. The album reached top lists of countless magazines worldwide. Years, however, would pass before any new material would be recorded. In late 2007, the band finally announced their re-awakening. Now teamed with London-based Candlelight Records, the band would take nearly sixteen months writing/recording their sixth album. Absu, featuring contributions from members of King Diamond, Mayhem, Melechesh, Firstborn and Enthroned, was released early 2009.

ABSU North American Connexus Conjuration:

4/05/2013 Millcreek Tavern - Philadelphia, PA

4/06/2013 Roger’s - Chesapeake, VA

4/07/2013 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA 

4/08/2013 The Windup Space - Baltimore, MD 
4/09/2013 Middle East/Upstairs - Cambridge, MA 
4/10/2013 St. Vitus - Brooklyn, NY 
4/11/2013 St. Vitus - Brooklyn, NY 
4/12/2013 El N Gee - Hartford, CT 
4/13/2013 Theatre Plaza - Montreal, QC
4/14/2013 L’Agitee - Quebec City, QC 
4/15/2013 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
4/16/2013 Ace of Cups - Columbus, OH 
4/17/2013 Mojoe’s - Chicago, IL 
4/18/2013 Rocco’s - Milwaukee, WI 
4/19/2013 Station 4 - Minneapolis, MN 
4/20/2013 Zoo Cabaret - Winnipeg, MT 
4/22/2013 Dickens Pub - Edmonton, AB 
4/24/2013 Biltmore Cabaret - Vancouver, BC 
4/25/2013 Highline - Seattle, WA
4/26/2013 Ash Street Saloon - Portland, OR 
4/27/2013  Festum Carnis (Shinneybook Creek Cabins) - Soda Springs, CA 
4/28/2013 DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA 
4/30/2013 The Vex - Los Angeles, CA 
5/01/2013 Ruby Room - San Diego, CA 
5/02/2013 Rocky Point Cantina - Tempe, AZ 
5/04/2013 Boiler Room - Dallas, TX

ABSU currently features guitarist Vis Crom and bassist/vocalist Ezezu with vocalist/drummer Proscriptor.

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Mythological occult metal discoverers ABSU will embark on the European Connexus Continuation Tour in March.

Stated ABSU vocalist/drummer Proscriptor on the tour name: “The explanation behind the name of the tour is because we have already toured Europe in April of last year, which was called ‘European Connexus Conjuration Tour.’ In other words, this is second chapter where ABSU left off.”

The band promises us “Magic(k), Mystery and Mythology!” As for the set list Proscriptor adds: “We prefer to equally distribute songs from the entire discography of ABSU, so the wonderful manaics of Europe can expect old and new material. We like to cater to old and new fans of ABSU, so that is our main objective.” 

After the upcoming European tour, ABSU will have an immense tour throughout North America, as it will solely be ABSU and local support acts only. In June, the band will be performing at Hellfest in France, Graspop in Belgium and a few select shows in Eastern Europe and Israel. Afterwards, they will painstakingly concentrate on delivering the next album: Apsu.

Catch ABSU live on one of the following dates:

1.3.2013 TBA, London (UK)

2.3.2013 Club Fabrica, Bucharest (RO)

3.3.2013 Vera, Groningen (NL)

4.3.2013 Doornroosje, Nijmegen (NL)

5.3.2013 Baroeg, Rotterdam (NL)

6.3.2013 Loppen, Christiania (DK)

7.3.2013 Blue Rose Saloon, Milan (IT)

8.3.2013 Cursed Uppsala, Uppsala (SE)

9.3.2013 Nosturi, Helsinki (FI)

ABSU Release New Single Via Adult Swim Series North & South American Tour And Festival Actions Confirmed

Mythological occult metal discoverers ABSU announce the release of their new single, "Hall of the Masters" courtesy of this year's Adult Swim Singles Program. Once again, the band has showcased their signature style of occult black/thrash mythology to dark new calculating territories -- whirlwinds of razor-sharp guitar work and top-notch drumming. The track was recorded at Nomad Recording Studios in Carrollton, Texas and once again mixed by J.T. Longoria. (King Diamond, Solitude Aeternus) An official video to accompany the song will be released on September 10 directed by filmmaker Daniel Garcia.

Stream ABSU's "Hall of the Masters" AT THIS LOCATION or below.

ABSU have also confirmed new festival and tour dates for the Summer and Fall months. Late August will see the band performing at Slaughter By The Water III -- the annual fest taking place in Alameda, California aboard massive aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Hornet -- followed directly by two shows in Mexico City and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. November sees the band traveling to South America for a string of eight shows throughout Columbia, Chile and Brazil. More stateside tour actions are being confirmed to be announced in the weeks ahead.

ABSU Festival & Tour Dates:

8/25/2012 Slaughter By The Water III - Alameda, CA [info]

8/31/2012 Steel Metal Bunker - San Luis Potosi, Mexico w/ Malevolent Creation
9/01/2012 Flying Circus - Mexico City, Mexico w/ Hate Eternal, Malevolent Creation

11/09/2012 TBA - Medellin, Columbia

11/10/2012 TBA - Cali, Columbia

11/11/2012 TBA - Bogata, Columbia

11/13/2012 TBA - Chile

11/15/2012 TBA - Brazil

11/16/2012 Beco - Porto Alegre, Brazil

11/17/2012 Music Hall - Belo Horizonte, Brazil

11/18/2012 Carioca Club - São Paulo, Brazil

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ABSU Forced To Cancel Chaos In Tejas Performance

Proscriptor Goes Under The Blade Just Hours After MDF Set

Mythological occult metal artisans ABSU regretfully announce the cancellation of their set at this weekend's Chaos In Tejas festivities, where they were confirmed to headline the show at Red 7 this Saturday with support from Terrorism, Loss, Morbosidad, Ares Kingdom and Black Witchery.

Immediately following their bludgeoning performance at the opening night of this year's sweltering installment of Maryland Deathfest this past Thursday night, ABSU drummer/vocalist Proscriptor had to rush back to Texas due to a knee infection. Following two instantaneous surgeries, Proscriptor will be in good health and back to 110% efficiency by the mid portion of June, but not in time to perform as scheduled on Saturday night.

This cancellation is disheartening to the band for the moment, as they were fully planning on leveling all in earshot at the performance this weekend; however, this procedure will now ensure that the band will be fully operational for the previously mentioned forthcoming ABSU live assaults throughout North and South America, which are being confirmed now to be announced in the weeks just ahead. Stay tuned to be inundated with new information on said events.

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ABSU Prepare For Maryland Deathfest & Chaos In Tejas Action

Mythological occult metal tormenters ABSU will dominate American audiences with several confirmed performances in the coming weeks, including a live assault in Baltimore this Thursday night as part of the opening night to the Maryland Deathfest 2012 mayhem. ABSU will be joined on stage that night by a plethora of other extreme acts including Rorschach, Dying Fetus, Eyehategod, Agalloch and headliners for the evening, Autopsy. A full running order for the fest and all other MDF info can be found HERE.

A week after MDF, ABSU will slay this year's Chaos In Tejas in Austin, Texas on Saturday, June 2nd, headlining the indoor stage at Red 7, with support from Terrorism, Loss, Morbosidad, Ares Kingdom and Black Witchery. Full CIT info and schedules can be found HERE.

ABSU Confirmed Tour Dates:

5/24/2012 Sonar - Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest

6/02/2012 Red 7 - Austin, TD @ Chaos In Tejas

Further live assaults throughout North and South America are being devised now for disbursement in the coming weeks.

ABSU’s sixth full-length, Abzu, takes the band’s signature occult black thrash mythology to dark new calculating territories through a whirlwind of razor-sharp riffing and some of the extreme metal world’s most top-notch drumming. The second part of an ongoing trilogy of albums, which began with 2009’s acclaimed Absu, and will eventually come to a finale with Apsu, Abzu was recorded at Nomad Recording Studios in Carrollton, Texas, and finds drummer/vocalist Proscriptor and bassist/vocalist Ezezu sharing equal vocal duties and debuts the skills of new guitarist Vis Crom. The record was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus), and features original cover art from Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader).

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ABSU Comments On Enforced Brazilian Tour Cancellation

 

After unforeseen visa issues forced mythological occult metal pioneers ABSU to cancel their Brazilian tour with Inquisition this week, vocalist/percussionist Proscriptor McGovern made the following public statement:

"First of all, we bitterly regret having to cancel our Brazilian tour being our debut South American appearance. Due to visa applications being inadequately processed, we cannot legally enter the country at this time; however, we are presently working with our agency to solidify rescheduling for the middle of October. We sincerely apologize to the Brazilian followers of ABSU who wanted to witness the band for the first time."

Further live ABSU assaults around the globe are being devised now for disbursement in the coming weeks.

ABSU’s sixth full-length, Abzu, takes the band's signature occult blackthrash mythology to dark new calculating territories through a whirlwind of razor-sharp riffage and some of the extreme metal world's most top-notch drumming. The second part of an ongoing trilogy of albums, which began with 2009’s acclaimed Absu, and will eventually come to a finale with Apsu, Abzu was recorded at Nomad Recording Studios in Carrollton, Texas, and finds drummer/vocalist Proscriptor and bassist/vocalist Ezezu sharing equal vocal duties and debuts the skills of new guitarist Vis Crom. The record was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus), and features original cover art from Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader).

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SPIN Magazine Names 8 Earsplit Artists In 2011 Metal Top 20 Free Mixtape Included

SPIN Magazine just released their 20 Best Metal Albums of 2011, including EIGHT titles/artists represented under the Earsplit PR banner! The round-up lists the latest works from WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, BRUCE LAMONT, HULL, RWAKE, ALL PIGS MUST DIE, EARTH, and the new LPs from ABSU and CRAFT even honored in the top 5 for the year!

#19 WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM - Celestial Lineage (Southern Lord)

#18 BRUCE LAMONT - Feral Songs For The Epic Decline (At A Loss)

#16 HULL - Beyond The Lightless Sky (The End)

#11 RWAKE - Rest (Relapse)

#10 ALL PIGS MUST DIE - God Is War (Southern Lord)

#8 EARTH - Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I (Southern Lord)

#5 ABSU - Abzu (Candlelight)

#3 CRAFT - Void (Southern Lord)

The entire SPIN 20 Best Metal Albums of 2011 list is published in the January/February issue of the mag and is now posted online with a free mixtape with 19 of the 20 artists on the list at this location.

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ABSU Confirm Australian Connexus Conjuration Tour 2012

Following ABSU’s previously announced upcoming North American and European live abominations confirmed this Autumn, January 2012 will see the mythological occult metal group performing on Australian soil for the first time, headlining the Connexus Conjuration Tour!

Australian audiences will be treated to four special shows on this upcoming tour; one each in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart. ABSU will bring support from two of the country’s most devastating acts -- Brisbane’s purveyors of spectral damnation, Portal, and Tasmanian dark legion, Ruins -- making it an incredibly extreme, not-to-be-missed tour package for any fan of dark metal residing on the continent.

ABSU Confirmed Live Rituals:

10/22/2011 Bonds 007 Rock Bar - San Antonio, TX

10/29/2011 Aurora Infernalis Festival - Driel, Netherlands [info]

11/10/2011 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA [info] w/ Infernal Stronghold

11/11/2011 Club Europa - Brooklyn, NY [info] w/ Infernal Stronghold

11/12/2011 Reverb - Reading, PA w/ Infernal Stronghold, In Ruins, Horde of the Eclipse, Cadaveric Spasm, Mortus, Polterchrist [info]

11/13/2011 Wonderland Ballroom - Revere, MA w/ Infernal Stronghold

11/26/2011 Messe des Morts Festival - Montreal, QC [info]

Australian Connexus Conjuration Tour:

ABSU w/ Portal, Ruins

1/12/2012 The Globe - Brisbane

1/13/2012 Sandringham Hotel - Sydney @ Conjuration Fest

1/14/2012 The East Brunswick Club - Melbourne @ Conjuration Fest

1/15/2012 The Brisbane Hotel - Hobart

ABSU’s sixth full-length, Abzu, was officially released this week via Candlelight Records. As with every album in their lineage, Abzu takes the band's signature occult blackthrash mythology to dark new calculating territories through a whirlwind of razor-sharp riffage and some of the extreme metal world's most top-notch drumming. The second part of an ongoing trilogy of albums, which began with 2009’s acclaimed Absu, and will eventually come to a finale with Apsu, Abzu was recorded at Nomad Recording Studios in Carrollton, Texas, and finds drummer/vocalist Proscriptor and bassist/vocalist Ezezu sharing equal vocal duties and debuts the skills of new guitarist Vis Crom. The record was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus), and features original cover art from Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader).

"...a hellaciously adventurous, unrelentingly brutal slab of fully actualized gonzo metal... It is a new extreme metal benchmark..." - Decibel

"...an exercise in velocity and hellfire... Absu's internal fire remains unquenched." - Metal Review

"Few albums can touch the complex drum play... a top tier album of 2011." - Metal Underground

"...Abzu is clearly their greatest release this side of Tara." - Blistering

"Without doubt, one of the best records I have heard this year." - Hellbound

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Absu - Abraxas Connexus Taken From ABZU

Candlelight Records just uploaded a new public track called Absu - Abraxas Connexus, and can be heard below! 

  Absu - Abraxas Connexus by Candlelight Records


Texas "Mythological Occult Metal" Absu's Abzu,  is out, via Candelight.

Abzu Track Listing:

1. Earth Ripper

2. Circles of the Oath

3. Abraxas Connexus

4. Skrying in the Spirit Vision

5. Ontologically, It Became Time & Space

6. A Song for Ea including:

   a. E-A

   b. A Myriad of Portals

   c. Third Tablet

   d. Warren of Imhullu

   e. The Waters - The Denizens

   f. E-A (Reprise)

ABSU Streaming Entire New Album Via Decibel Magazine

As ABSU’s latest evolutionary output -- their sixth full-length, Abzu -- nears North American release this Tuesday, October 11th via Candlelight Records, advance reviews from print and online media worldwide are praising the brilliant, blazing textures the opus bears. As with every album in the Texas-based outfit's lineage, Abzu takes ABSU's occult blackthrash mythology to new calculating, dark new territories through a whirlwind of razor-sharp riffage and Proscriptor's signature scathing cackle and some of the most top-notch drumming in extreme metal.

Today, Decibel Magazine is helping us bring the wrath of Abzu to the masses as we await its pending release, by streaming the entire album. LISTEN HERE!

Abzu,is the second part of an ongoing trilogy of albums, which began with 2009’s acclaimedAbsu, and will eventually come to a finale with Apsu. Recorded at Nomad Recording Studios in Carrollton, Texas, Abzu finds drummer/vocalist Proscriptor and bassist/vocalist Ezezu sharing equal vocal duties and debuts the skills of new guitarist Vis Crom. The record was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus), and features original cover art from Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader).

"...a hellaciously adventurous, unrelentingly brutal slab of fully actualized gonzo metal... It is a new extreme metal benchmark..." - Decibel

"...another strong release for one of black metal’s most underrated groups. Few albums can touch the complex drum play... a top tier album of 2011." - Metal Underground

"Very few bands truly know how to create music that sonically obliterates the listener while maintaining a critical groove. Absu clearly is one of them and Abzu is clearly their greatest release this side of Tara." - Blistering

"Proscriptor’s drums are of particular note as they absolutely detonate across the disc, and they’re treated in the furious mix like the lead instrument they ought to be... Without doubt, one of the best records I have heard this year." - Hellbound

ABSU Confirmed Live Rituals:

10/22/2011 007 Rock Bar - San Antonio, TX

10/29/2011 Aurora Infernalis Festival - Driel, Netherlands

11/10/2011 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA [info]

11/11/2011 Club Europa - Brooklyn, NY [info]

11/12/2011 Reverb - Reading, PA [info]

11/13/2011 Wonderland Ballroom - Revere, MA

11/26/2011 Messe des Morts Festival - Montreal, QC [info]

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