Absu

/Absu

Band

Absu

Details

Genre
Black
Year Formed
1990
Town/City
Texas
Country
USA

About

ABSU originally formed as Dolmen in 1989, eventually becoming ABSU in 1991. The original members were Equitant Ifernain (Guitars, Bass, Lyrics) and Shaftiel (Guitars, Vocals). After recording two demos and releasing an EP they were joined by Proscriptor McGovern (Drums, Vocals, Lyrics), David Athron Mystica (Guitars), and Black Massith (Keyboards, Synth, Sequencing). After releasing their first album 'Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.' in 1993, Absu narrowed their line-up to a three piece when David Athron Mystica and Black Massith left the band. For live performances, they recruited the help of Mezzadurus (Bass, Vocals) and recorded as a three piece with Shaftiel and Proscriptor sharing vocal duties. This line-up remained together until 2002 when Proscriptor suffered a severe hand injury and Equitant and Shaftiel parted ways with the band. After a 5 year hiatus, Proscriptor reorganized the band with the help of Aethyris MacKay (now in Pantheon I), Zawicizuz (Formerly of Infernal Oak, Rape Pillage and Burn, and Bleed the Son) and Vastator Terrarum and released the self-titled album in 2009. Now with Vis Crom (Guitars) and Ezezu (Bass, Vocals), ABSU continue to forge ahead with a new album, "Abzu"