Absu

Band, *1989 US
Rock

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.

Members

	Brian Artwick dr, b US
	Mike Kelly voc, eg
	Danny Benbow dr
	Ray Heflin eb
	Gary Lindholm eg
	Russ Givens dr
	Dave Ward g, voc *1970 US
	Matt Moore g, bvoc US
	Vastator g, bvoc, voc
	Geoffrey Sawicky *1975 US
	Chris Gamble b, voc US
	Dolmen
	Ezezu eb, voc US
	Shandy McKay g

Popular Tracks

Pillars Of Mercy on Tara by Absu

Morbid Scream on The Third Storm Of Cythraul by Absu

A Shield With An Iron Face on Tara by Absu

An Equinox Of Fathomless Disheartenment on Barathrum V.I.T.R.I.O.L by Absu

Swords And Leather on The Third Storm Of Cythraul by Absu

Amy on Absu by Absu

Highland Tyrant Attack on The Third Storm Of Cythraul by Absu

A Magician's Lapis-lazuli on The Third Storm Of Cythraul by Absu

She Cries The Quiete Lake on Tara by Absu

The Cognate House Of Courtly Witches Lies West Of County Meath on Tara by Absu

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Band Membership

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
The Temples Of Offal / Return Of The Ancients	Absu	2015	Compil.
Telepaths Within Nin-Edin	Absu	2015	Single
Origin: War And Magic(k)	Absu	2014	Album
The Third Storm Of Cythrául / In The Eyes Of Ioldánach	Absu	2013	Album
Hall Of The Masters	Absu	2012	Single
Abzu	Absu	2011	Album
Tara + In The Eyes Of Ioldànach	Absu	2009	Compil.
Absu	Absu	2009	Album
Live At WFMU/Aquarius SXSW Showcase 2009	Absu	2009	Album
Speed 'N Spikes Vol II	Rumpelstiltskin Grinder / Absu	2008	Single
Split E.P.	Absu / Demonical	2007	Single
L'Attaque Du Tyran: Toulouse, Le 28 Avril 1997	Absu	2007	Single
Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001	Absu	2005	Compil.
Tara	Absu	2001	Album
In The Visions Of Ioldánach	Absu	1999	Album
In The Eyes Of Ioldánach	Absu	1998	Album
The Third Storm Of Cythrául	Absu	1997	Album
The Sun Of Tiphareth	Absu	1995	Album
Live Collection	Absu	1995	Album
...And Shineth Unto The Cold Cometh...	Absu	1995	Single
B.V.I.T.R.I.O.L.	Absu	1993	Album
The Temples Of Offal	Absu	1992	Single
Arlington, TX, 3/22/97	Absu		Single

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