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Absu
Absu formed in 1989 around guitarist and vocalist Proscriptor McGovern. Their debut album, 'Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.', came out in 1993. McGovern's interest...
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Infinite And Profane Thrones
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Infinite And Profane Thrones
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Earth Ripper
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...And Shineth Unto The Cold Cometh
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...Of Celtic Fire, We Are Born
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...Of The Dead Who Never Rest In Their Tombs Are The Attendance Of Familiar Spirits
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13 Globes
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A Magician'S Lapis-Lazuli
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A Magicians Lapis Lazuli
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An Equinox Of Fathomless Disheartenment
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An Evolution Of Horns
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An Involution Of Thorns
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Absu formed in 1989 around guitarist and vocalist Proscriptor McGovern. Their debut album, 'Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.', came out in 1993.
McGovern's interest in Sumerian and Babylonian mythology shows up in the lyrics. Songs like 'An Involution of Thorns' and 'Manannan' weave those ancient references into the music. The sound pulls from black metal, thrash, and death metal, making for something dense and aggressive.
They've put out eight studio albums, including 'Tara' in 2001, 'Absu' in 2009, and 'Apsu' in 2011. The lineup has changed over time, with McGovern as the constant. Other tracks like 'Earth Ripper' and 'Infinite And Profane Thrones' continue that mix of occult themes and extreme metal.
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