Absu
First formed as "Dolmen" 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 extreme metal watering grounds: Dallas, Texas. By 1991, the name change to Absu (borrowed from ancient Mesopotamian beliefs) had taken effect, two demos, "Immortal Sorcery" and "Return of the Ancients" were in the can, and independent Gothic Records was showing interest in the self-proclaimed "mythological occult metal" group. Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor (a.k.a. Russ R. Givens) joined shortly after the release of the following year's The Temples of Offal E.P., and his academic lyrics and songwriting began to dominate the band, starting with 1993's full-length debut Barathrum. Absu then signed with France's famed 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 increasingly elaborate studies of obscure mysticism (Sumerian, Gaelic, you name it!), and, and led to tours with the likes of Impaled Nazarene and Enslaved, helping Absu carve a position of huge respect within black metal circles. 2001's long-awaited Tara focused on Celtic legend and obtained even greater acclaim, but was the last to feature longtime member Equitant.
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Discografia
10 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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Tara
Hard Rock - Lançado por Osmose Productions em 22 de mai. de 2001
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Proscriptor Mcgovern's Apsû
Proscriptor McGovern’s Apsû, Absu
Metal - Lançado por agonia records em 26 de nov. de 2021
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The Third Storm Of Cythraul
Rock - Lançado por Osmose Productions em 1 de jan. de 1996
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The Sun Of Tiphareth
Rock - Lançado por Osmose Productions em 1 de jan. de 1995
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Barathrum V.I.T.R.I.O.L
Rock - Lançado por Osmose Productions em 1 de jan. de 1993
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Mythological Occult Metal
Rock - Lançado por Osmose Productions em 1 de jan. de 2005
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Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. (30th anniversary edition)
Metal - Lançado por Osmose Productions em 25 de out. de 2024
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Caliginous Whorl
Proscriptor McGovern’s Apsû, Absu
Metal - Lançado por agonia records em 24 de set. de 2021
Disponível em16-Bit/44.1 kHz Estéreo