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| Location: | Cythraul, |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 5, 2008 (522 days back) |
About Me |
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Self styled as "mytholgical occult metal," ABSU titled their name after the ancient Sumerian word for "abyss," revel in a vocalist/drummer Proscriptor McGovern (Emperor Proscriptor Magikus a.k.a. Russ R. Givens) who claims direct lineage to Scottish clans and frequently wears a kilt to bolster his assertions. The band, although placed firmly in the Black Metal marketplace, have attempted to place themselves as an "Occult Metal" band rather than Black Metal. Lyrically, ABSU deal in themes of esoterica blending Sumerian and Mesopotamian folklore and mythology together with ceremonial magic(k), Qabbalah, Gnosticism and Celtic mythology. Other dominant themes include ancestral attributions deriving from Scottish, Irish and Germanic histories. The unit began life as the 1989 band DOLMEN founded by Shaftiel and Equitant Ifernian. In 1990, the band changed the name to AZATHOTH and by 1991, this act had evolved into ABSU releasing the single "Immortal Sorcery" and debut demo session titled "Return To The Ancients." The 7" EP "The Temples of Offal" was recorded in late 1991. However, early members guitarist Gary Lindholm and drummer Daniel Benbow opted out. Fresh blood was found from the disintegration of the band MAGUS and Proscriptor McGovern and Daviel Athron Mystica duly joined the fold in time for the debut album "Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.," the subtitle being Latin for "visiting the interior parts of the earth by rectification, thou shalt find the hidden stone". Keyboardist Black Massith was briefly added, but shortly after Mystica left the fold, Equitant would cover both bass and guitar duties. ABSU pulled in erstwhile GOREAPHOBIA vocalist/bassist Mezzadurus for touring purposes. Mezzadurus, convened in his own act titled BLOODSTORM releasing, among others, the 1997 album "The Atlantean Wardragon" in 1997. Equitant operates an electronic solo project EQUITANT issuing the 1994 demo "The Great Lands Of Minas Ithul (City Of Isildur)." Proscriptor was also a member of the Mesopotamian black/thrash act MELECHESH. Procriptor has also performed live as drummer for JUDAS ISCARIOT, BLOODSTORM and ROLLER and even finds time to engage his talents as a member of Medieval act MOONROOT alongside Mark & Mike Riddick of THE SOIL BLEEDS BLACK. The membership of ABSU are also engaged in the act EQUIMANTHORN having released four albums to date. In mid 2001, the band would enroll Kashshapxu on guitar for a few select performances, which would only last for a year. Proscriptor's name would also be linked to premier Thrashers SLAYER, with word arriving that McGovern had auditioned for the band and was at one time ranked one of the favourites to secure the position. The band announced the departure of co-founder/guitarist/bassist/songwriter Equitant Ifernain in June 2002. The run of setbacks culminated in August when Proscriptor McGovern was forced out of action. An injury to the wrist completely shattered the scaphoid bone necessitating reconstructive surgery to mend it back together, which resulted him to lay off the drum kit for many months. Pre-ABSU archive DOLMEN tracks would be issued as 'On The Eve Of war' on a highly sought after restricted run of 666 vinyl albums in 2003 through the Iron Pegasus label. During 2004 ABSU would donate their rendition of 'Swing of the Axe' to the 'Seven Gates Of Horror' tribute album assembled by the Dutch Karmaggedon Media label in homage to pioneering Bay Area Thrash act POSSESSED. Proscriptor launched a new label venture in June entitled Tarot Productions. The first product would be a solo undertaking PROSCRIPTOR'S "Thoth Music(k)" for a limited edition EP. Planned future releases would include archive ABSU material as well as rare recordings from related artists DIVINE EVE, EQUITANT, GOREAPHOBIA, MELECHESH, MORBID SCREAM and STARCHASER NETWORK. In the Spring of 2007, Proscriptor McGovern will announce the new line-up of ABSU and a potential release date for the upcoming new album for Osmose Productions: "Absu." Credit: RockDetector Official Page. Maintained by: Sir Proscriptor McGovern |
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Music:Member Since: 1/24/2005Band Website: absu.us Band Members: Related Links:: Absu Equitant Melechesh Proscriptor Equimanthorn Tarot Productions Osmose Productions Starchaser Network Sounds Like: The Temples of Offal Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L - Collectors Edition Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. The Sun of Tiphareth ...And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh... The Third Storm of Cythraul - Digipack The Third Storm of Cythraul In The Eyes of Ioldanach Tara L'Attaque Du Tyran: Toulouse, Le 28 Avril 1997 The Sun of Tiphareth - Collectors Edition PIC LP Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001 Tara - Collectors Edition PIC LP 1 The Third Storm of Cythraul - Collectors Edition PIC LP Tara - Collectors Edition PIC LP 2 Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L - Collector's Edition PIC LP Absu/Demonical Split EP Absu/Demonical Split - Collector's Edition PIC EP Speed N' Spikes - Volume 2: Absu/Rumpelstiltskin Grinder Split EP New Album Soon! Record Label: Candlelight Records Type of Label: Major |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Black Metal / Progressive / Thrash) |
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Brand New ABSU Material Now Posted As Part Of SPEED N SPIKES 7" EP |
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| Speed N' Spikes is a series of five limited edition split 7" releases from ten of the best underground thrash metal bands today. Volume two features all new and exclusive material from RUMPELSTILTSKIN... Posted by ABSU on Thu, 15 May 2008 02:12:00 PST |
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ABSU Parts Ways With Guitarist (Again), Announces Replacement & Prepares To Record New Album |
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| Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit ABSU has announced the addition of guitarist/keyboardist Zawicizuz (ex-Rape, Pillage & Burn/Infernal Oak) to the group's ranks. He replaces Vastator wh... Posted by ABSU on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:45:00 PST |
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Second Installment Of Limited-Edition SPEED N' SPIKES 7" Series Available Soon |
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| Speed N' Spikes is a series of five limited-edition split 7" releases from ten of the best underground thrash metal bands today. Volume one features all new and exclusive material from recent Relapse ... Posted by ABSU on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:21:00 PST |
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ABSU Signs Deal With Candlelight Records |
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| Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit ABSU signs deal with Candlelight Records.
Proscriptor says of the deal, "With the launch of the new ABSU line-up, (members Aethyris and Vastator) and... Posted by ABSU on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:46:00 PST |
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Attention Print & Online Publications |
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| Please do not request any interviews from the band until March 2008.
Thank You.
... Posted by ABSU on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:16:00 PST |
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ABSU: New Lineup, Album Details Revealed - May 17, 2007 |
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| Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor from the mythological occult metal outfit ABSU has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:"After five years of silence, I am pleased to announce the new line... Posted by ABSU on Thu, 17 May 2007 02:24:00 PST |
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DEMONICAL, ABSU To Team Up For Limited Split 7" EP - Apr. 14, 2007 |
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| Swedish death horde DEMONICAL (featuring past and present members of CENTINEX, GRAVE, REGURGITATE, INTERMENT, AMARAN, WORLD BELOW and DELLAMORTE) and U.S.-based mythological occult metal act ABSU will... Posted by ABSU on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:47:00 PST |
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ABSU CDs & shirts now available for purchase. |
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| The following shirts and CDs are completely sold out at the present time:
Anthology shirt 1
Anthology shirt 2
NOTE: All prices are post paid through Pay Pal only at this address: tarotpr... Posted by ABSU on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:11:00 PST |
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ABSU PIC LPs and LIVE EP on Agonia Records - Delayed (again) |
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| Due to some problems with the pressing plant in Czech Republic, the following releases will not be available until January 8th:
"The Sun of Tiphareth" PIC LP
"The Third Storm of Cythraul" PIC... Posted by ABSU on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:10:00 PST |
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Press Statement: ABSU Set To Release Two-CD/LP Anthology of Rarities |
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| ABSU Set To Release Two-CD/LP Anthology of RaritiesOsmose Productions is proud to announce the release of "Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001," a double CD & LP anthology due out in September, 2... Posted by ABSU on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST |
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Candlelight Records USA, Candlelight Records, TEMPLE OF DARKNESS RECORDS, Tarot Productions, Morbid Scream, Melechesh, The Firstborn, Desaster, ZEMIAL, Agatus, Root, Enthroned (Official), RAPE PILLAGE AND BURN, Sodom, Darkthrone (Official), KREATOR [official], Ved Buens Ende, INFERNÖ, Aura Noir, Enslaved, Starchaser Network, Dolmen, Proscriptor, Equimanthorn
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