1.) An American black metal band wit… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands named "Absu":
1.) An American black metal band with a sound comprised of both thrash and death metal. Formed in Plano, Texas in 1989, the band's name was originally "Dolmen" but this was soon changed to "Absu", drawing thematic influence from esoteric middle-eastern and Celtic mythology. They recorded four albums and an EP from 1993 to 2001. After the release of Tara in 2001 the band was put on hiatus as guitarist and bassist Equitant Ifernain and Shaftiel departed, citing musical differences and disinterest in the band, respectively.
The current line-up is:
Proscriptor McGovern - Vocals (lead), Drums (Proscriptor, ex-Melechesh, ex-Judas Iscariot)
Vis Crom - Guitars (Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, ex-Armageddon, ex-Evil Divine)
Ezezu - Vocals (backing), Bass (ex-Panzram)
In 2007, Proscriptor resurrected Absu, announcing a new line-up and a new (self-titled) album was released in 2009.
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2.) Black metal band from Italy, released only one demo:
Catacomba, Opera I Demo, 1993
Later changed their name to Void of Naxir
A Magician's Lapis-Lazuli
Absu Lyrics
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He gave me the high throne of kingship.
He gave me the imperial, regal sceptre.
He gave me the laws of the realm.
He gave me the facts of the Kurgarra.
He gave me descend in this undersphere.
He gave me the dagger; he gave me the sword.
He gave me concern.
He gave me dismay.
He gave me consternation.
He gave me the art of this song.
He gave me procreation.
Dumuzi!
A magician's lapis-lazuli gleams in Urik, descending to my undersphere.
A magician's lapis-lazuli reflects onto the Temples of Offal.
A magician's lapis-lazuli excels in Ur, descending to their underworld.
is placed on Shugurra, the crown of the Steppe.
He gave me the craft of the spell; he gave me determination.
He gave me the craft of a charm; he gave me an invocation.
He gave me wine of Geshtinanna; he gave me determination.
He gave me oracles of the lil; he gave me half a year.
He gave me a sail on an Anzu-Bird; he gave me notes of thunder.
He gave me the feathers from it's wing; he gave me regalement.
He gave me a mark of the fiend; he gave me roots from the Huluppu-Tree;
He gave me travel of the Apzu; he gave me the Lapis-Lazuli.
A Magician's Lapis-Lazuli!
These lyrics refer to the Sumerian god Dumuzi, who is known as the god of vegetation and fertility, as well as the god of shepherds. He is commonly associated with kingship and the underworld. The lyrics depict the gifts that Dumuzi bestowed upon the singer, including a crown, throne, scepter, and laws. Additionally, he is said to have given the singer items related to the Kurgarra, which in Sumerian mythology were seven underworld figures that helped Inanna (the goddess of love, fertility, and war) on her journey through the underworld. The gifts also include a dagger, sword, staff, and wand, which all have symbolic meanings in various cultures.
The lyrics then shift to describe how Dumuzi gave the singer emotions and experiences, such as concern, dismay, and consternation. He also gave the singer the ability to create art and procreate. The chorus of the song refers to a magician's lapis-lazuli, a gemstone that was highly valued in ancient times for its supposed magical properties. The gemstone is said to reflect onto the Temples of Offal and excel in Ur, which were important cities in ancient Mesopotamia. The lapis-lazuli is also said to be placed on Shugurra, which is the crown of the Steppe, a region that refers to the central part of Mesopotamia.
Line by Line Meaning
He gave me the noble, enduring crown.
He bestowed upon me the honorable and never-ending symbol of royalty.
He gave me the high throne of kingship.
He granted me the lofty seat of a ruler.
He gave me the imperial, regal sceptre.
He presented me with the majestic and kingly rod of authority.
He gave me the laws of the realm.
He gave me the set of rules that govern the kingdom.
He gave me the facts of the Kurgarra.
He endowed me with the knowledge about the Kurgarra.
He gave me descend in this undersphere.
He gave me the ability to descend into the netherworld.
He gave me the dagger; he gave me the sword.
He gave me the weapon of the dagger and the sword.
He gave me the staff and unphallic wand.
He gave me the staff and the wand symbolizing life and power.
He gave me concern.
He caused me to have worry and anxiety.
He gave me dismay.
He gave me an overwhelming feeling of distress and fear.
He gave me consternation.
He gifted me with an intense and prolonged confusion and alarm.
He gave me the art of this song.
He gave me the skill and knowledge to create this hymn.
He gave me procreation.
He gave me the ability to produce offspring.
A magician's lapis-lazuli gleams in Urik, descending to my undersphere.
The valuable blue gem of a magician shines in Urik and travels to the underworld.
A magician's lapis-lazuli reflects onto the Temples of Offal.
The magical lapis-lazuli reflects onto the Temples of Offal, the place of the god of death.
A magician's lapis-lazuli excels in Ur, descending to their underworld.
The magician's lapis-lazuli excels in Ur and descends into their netherworld.
is placed on Shugurra, the crown of the Steppe.
It rests on Shugurra, the crown of the steppe, symbolizing its authority and grandeur.
He gave me the craft of the spell; he gave me determination.
He gave me the skill of casting spells and the determination to succeed.
He gave me the craft of a charm; he gave me an invocation.
He gave me the art of creating charms and the ability to summon divine beings.
He gave me wine of Geshtinanna; he gave me determination.
He gave me the wine of Geshtinanna, a goddess of wine, and the willpower to succeed.
He gave me oracles of the lil; he gave me half a year.
He bestowed upon me predictions of the future by the lil tree, and granted me six months to fulfill them.
He gave me a sail on an Anzu-Bird; he gave me notes of thunder.
He gave me the ride of an Anzu bird, a divine eagle, and accompanied it with the sound of thunder.
He gave me the feathers from it's wing; he gave me regalement.
He gave me the feathers from its wing and the luxurious entertainment it provided.
He gave me a mark of the fiend; he gave me roots from the Huluppu-Tree;
He gave me a sign of the evil spirit and roots from the Huluppu tree, representing my connection to the underworld.
He gave me travel of the Apzu; he gave me the Lapis-Lazuli.
He gave me the ability to travel to the Apzu, the freshwater abyss, and the valuable lapis-lazuli.
A Magician's Lapis-Lazuli!
The precious gem of a magician!
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.