The music of ABSU has been described as mysterious, majestic, magical, powerful and progressive, but the band has always declared the sound to be classified as “mythological occult metal.” This style of supernatural music has earned ABSU a strong following, yet a cult-like status around the world. Their talent to combine the right amounts of extreme metal music with progressive overtones, and solid songs with magnificent showmanship, has merited the respect of fellow musicians and followers alike.
ABSU initially spawned in Dallas, Texas in 1989 under the first name Dolmen and later changed the name to the present, due to their vast attraction towards Sumerian/Mesopotamian mythology. Two years later, founding members Shaftiel (guitar/vocals) and Equitant (guitar/bass) paid their dues in the underground black/death metal commune by releasing a demonstration cassette titled “Return of the Ancients” and later a 7” EP called “The Temples of Offal” for Gothic Records. They also opened shows for such headlining acts as Entombed, Unleashed, Vital Remains, Incantation and Autopsy, giving ABSU overwhelming awareness in the Texas area. Their debut album, “Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L,” was released in 1993 by Gothic Records and licensed through France's Osmose Productions. This release also introduced drummer/vocalist, Proscriptor, to stabilize ABSU's classic line-up as a trio. The next year witnessed ABSU leaving Gothic to sign with Osmose for the sophomore release, “The Sun of Tiphareth,” as well as three full-length albums, two EPs and a home video. ABSU has also had the grand opportunity, in support of their releases, by touring North America and Europe with Osmose label mates Enslaved, Impaled Nazarene, Sadistik Exekution and Infernö. These tours were supported by long-time acquaintance and session bassist/vocalist, Mezzadurus, from the band Blood Storm.
In 2001, ABSU returned after a short silence from the subversive community to release, what would be their most anticipated release up to date, “Tara,” for both Osmose Productions and Olympic Recordings. This album delivered listeners a compelling, thought provoking musical and lyrical journey that no other extreme band has presented in a concept album. Written in two different movements, “Tara” unleashed the final chapter to a trilogy of its past two, predeceasing releases: “The Third Storm of Cythrául” (1996) and “In The Eyes of Ioldánach.” (1998) These releases concentrated on magic and mythology based upon Celtic traditions and tyranny. Unfortunately in 2002, Equitant parted ways with the band, as they brought in new guitarist, Kashshapxu, to complete the studio line-up. This year also witnessed ABSU performing live in their hometown of Dallas, for the first time in five years, supporting Manowar and Immortal.
For 2003, ABSU will return to their ancient roots of Sumerian/Mesopotamian enchantment to release, what could be their last album, the self-titled “Absu.”

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