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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...Read more

• Mythological Occult Metal: 1991 - 2001  (2005)
• Exhibit V: Tara  (2001)
• In The Eyes Of Ioldanach  (1998)
• The Third Storm Of Cythraul  (1997)
• ...and Shineth Unto The Cold Cometh...  (1996)

• An Involution Of Thorns
• Descent To Acheron (evolving Into The Progression Of Woe)
• An Equinox Of Fathomless Disheartenment
• The Thrice Is Greatest To Ninnigal
• Infinite And Profane Thrones
• Fantasizing To The Third Of The Pagan Vision (quoth The Sky, Nevermore Act Ii)
• An Evolution Of Horns
• Apzu
• Feis Mor Tir Na N'og (across The North Sea To Visnech)
• Cyntefyn's Fountain

• Apzu
• Feis Mor Tir Na N'og (Across The North Sea To Visnech)
• Cyntetyn's Fountain
• A Quest Into The 77Th Novel
• Our Lust For Lunar Plains (Nox Luna Inlustris)