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Absu

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Plano, Texas
Status:
Split-up
Formed in:
1991
Genre:
Death Metal (early); Black/Thrash Metal (later)
Themes:
Mythology, Occultism
Last label:
Dark Symphonies
Years active:
1989-1990 (as Dolmen), 1990 (as Azathoth), 1990 (as Eternus), 1990-1991 (as Necrotic), 1991-2002, 2007-2020
"Absu" in Sumerian mythology refers to a subterranean ocean. The band's in-depth approach, supervised by Proscriptor, draws heavily on occultism and ancient mythologies.

Absu's releases go by conceptual cycles: the first two albums are based on Sumerian mythology, while The Third Storm of Cythraul, In the Eyes of Ioldanach, and Tara form a trilogy about old Celtic mythology.

After a hiatus of ...
Last known
Proscriptor McGovern Drums, Vocals (lead) (1992-2002, 2007-2020)
See also: Mongrel's Cross, Proscriptor, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, Zemial (live), ex-Magus, ex-Ossuarist, Starchaser Network, ex-Equitant, ex-Melechesh, ex-Blood Storm (live), ex-Judas Iscariot (live), ex-Equimanthorn, ex-Karnage
Ezezû Bass, Vocals (2008-2020)
See also: Panzram, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, ex-Arkadia
Past
Danny Benbow Drums (1991-1992)
See also: ex-Dolmen, ex-Azathoth, ex-Eternus, ex-Necrotic
Gary Lindholm Guitars (1991-1992)
See also: ex-Karnage
Equitant Ifernain Guitars, Bass (1991-2002)
See also: Equitant, ex-Equimanthorn, ex-Dolmen, Zofos Kimmerion, ex-Azathoth, ex-Eternus, ex-Karnage, ex-Necrotic, ex-Starchaser Network
Shaftiel Guitars, Vocals (1991-2002)
See also: ex-Dolmen, ex-Equitant, ex-Furnace, ex-Equimanthorn, ex-10 Kingdoms, ex-Angel Ripper, ex-Azathoth, ex-Eternus, ex-Necrotic
Daviel Mysticia Guitars (1992-1993)
See also: Maiestas, ex-Magus, ex-Equimanthorn
Black Massith Keyboards (1992-1993)
See also: ex-Furnace, ex-Equitant, ex-Equimanthorn
Bard Algol Eriboas Keyboards (1995)
See also: Cernunnos Woods
Rabicante Guitars, Keyboards (1997)
Aethyris MacKay Guitars, Bass, Keyboards (2007-2010)
See also: Grotesque Hysterectomy, Khonsu (live), ex-Infernal Oak, ex-Pantheon I, ex-Horizon Ablaze, ex-Melechesh (live)
Zawicizuz Guitars, Bass, Keyboards (2007-2009)
See also: The Black Moriah, ex-Infernal Oak, ex-Bleed the Son, ex-Rape Pillage and Burn
Vastator Terrarum Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2007)
Vis Crom Guitars (2010-2017)
See also: Crossspitter, Sonja, Sacramentum (live), ex-Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, ex-XXX Maniak, ex-Armageddon, ex-Woe (live), ex-Evil Divine, ex-Solace in the Shadows
Past (Live)
Mezzadurus Bass, Vocals (1995-2002)
See also: Blood Storm, ex-Goreaphobia, ex-Ancient Rites (live)
Kashshapxu Guitars (2001-2002)
See also: ex-Bleed the Son, ex-Infernal Oak, ex-Mythril
Vis Crom Guitars (2009-2010)
See also: Crossspitter, Sonja, Sacramentum (live), ex-Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, ex-XXX Maniak, ex-Armageddon, ex-Woe (live), ex-Evil Divine, ex-Solace in the Shadows
Gunslut Drums (2013-2017)
See also: Crossspitter, Sonja, Unshriven Aghast, Woe, ex-Infernal Stronghold, ex-Infiltrator, Timelost, ex-Casket, ex-Everwinter
Proscriptor McGovern Drums, Vocals (lead) (1992-2002, 2007-2020)
See also: Mongrel's Cross, Proscriptor, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, Zemial (live), ex-Magus, ex-Ossuarist, Starchaser Network, ex-Equitant, ex-Melechesh, ex-Blood Storm (live), ex-Judas Iscariot (live), ex-Equimanthorn, ex-Karnage
Ezezû Bass, Vocals (2008-2020)
See also: Panzram, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, ex-Arkadia
Danny Benbow Drums (1991-1992)
See also: ex-Dolmen, ex-Azathoth, ex-Eternus, ex-Necrotic
Gary Lindholm Guitars (1991-1992)
See also: ex-Karnage
Equitant Ifernain Guitars, Bass (1991-2002)
See also: Equitant, ex-Equimanthorn, ex-Dolmen, Zofos Kimmerion, ex-Azathoth, ex-Eternus, ex-Karnage, ex-Necrotic, ex-Starchaser Network
Shaftiel Guitars, Vocals (1991-2002)
See also: ex-Dolmen, ex-Equitant, ex-Furnace, ex-Equimanthorn, ex-10 Kingdoms, ex-Angel Ripper, ex-Azathoth, ex-Eternus, ex-Necrotic
Daviel Mysticia Guitars (1992-1993)
See also: Maiestas, ex-Magus, ex-Equimanthorn
Black Massith Keyboards (1992-1993)
See also: ex-Furnace, ex-Equitant, ex-Equimanthorn
Bard Algol Eriboas Keyboards (1995)
See also: Cernunnos Woods
Rabicante Guitars, Keyboards (1997)
Aethyris MacKay Guitars, Bass, Keyboards (2007-2010)
See also: Grotesque Hysterectomy, Khonsu (live), ex-Infernal Oak, ex-Pantheon I, ex-Horizon Ablaze, ex-Melechesh (live)
Zawicizuz Guitars, Bass, Keyboards (2007-2009)
See also: The Black Moriah, ex-Infernal Oak, ex-Bleed the Son, ex-Rape Pillage and Burn
Vastator Terrarum Guitars, Vocals (backing) (2007)
Vis Crom Guitars (2010-2017)
See also: Crossspitter, Sonja, Sacramentum (live), ex-Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, ex-XXX Maniak, ex-Armageddon, ex-Woe (live), ex-Evil Divine, ex-Solace in the Shadows
Past
Mezzadurus Bass, Vocals (1995-2002)
See also: Blood Storm, ex-Goreaphobia, ex-Ancient Rites (live)
Kashshapxu Guitars (2001-2002)
See also: ex-Bleed the Son, ex-Infernal Oak, ex-Mythril
Vis Crom Guitars (2009-2010)
See also: Crossspitter, Sonja, Sacramentum (live), ex-Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, ex-XXX Maniak, ex-Armageddon, ex-Woe (live), ex-Evil Divine, ex-Solace in the Shadows
Gunslut Drums (2013-2017)
See also: Crossspitter, Sonja, Unshriven Aghast, Woe, ex-Infernal Stronghold, ex-Infiltrator, Timelost, ex-Casket, ex-Everwinter
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