Artist: Absu
Genre(s):
Metal: Death,Black
Discography:
Tara
Year: 2001
Tracks: 9
Exhibit V Tara
Year: 2001
Tracks: 13
In The Eyes Of Ioldanach
Year: 1998
Tracks: 4
The Third Storm Of Cythraul
Year: 1997
Tracks: 10
The Sun Of Tiphareth
Year: 1995
Tracks: 7
Temple Of Offal
Year:
Tracks: 3
First formed as "Portal tomb" in 1989 by Shaftiel (vocals/guitar/bass) and Equitant Ifernain (lead guitar, bass), the black/death metal band Absu hails from the least likely of uttermost metal watering grounds: Dallas, Texas. By 1991, the list change to Absu (borrowed from ancient Mesopotamian beliefs) had interpreted effect, 2 demos, "Divinity Sorcery" and "Return of the Ancients" were in the lav, and independent Gothic Records was exhibit interest in the self-proclaimed "mythological occult alloy" group. Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor (a.k.a. Russ R. Givens) joined short after the release of the next year's The Temples of Offal E.P., and his donnish lyrics and songwriting began to dominate the band, starting with 1993's uncut debut Barathrum. Absu then gestural with France's famous Osmose Productions, which issued their subsequent efforts, Sun of Tiphareth (1995), ...And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh (E.P., 1995), The Third Storm of Cythraul (1997), and In the Eyes of Ioldánach (E.P., 1998). Each of these displayed progressively elaborate studies of unknown religious mysticism (Sumerian, Gaelic, you nominate it!), and, and light-emitting diode to tours with the likes of Impaled Nazarene and Enslaved, portion Absu cut up a position of immense respect within black alloy circles. 2001's long-awaited Tara focussed on Celtic legend and obtained even greater acclaim, only was the net to feature longtime member Equitant.
