There are 2 bands named "Absu":

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

An Evolution Of Horns
Absu Lyrics

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Goat of the welkin, A goat that dwells
Horned conqueror of the night
Lend your skill unto the spell
And force our will by magic rite
By all the endowment of land and sea
By all the might of moon and sun
As we do will, so mote it be
Chant the spell, and be it done

Eko, Eko, Azarak
Eko, Eko, Zamilak

Eko, Eko, Cernunnos
Eko, Eko, Aradia

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Absu's song "An Evolution of Horns" seem to be a summoning spell or ritual addressed to a goat that dwells in the welkin and is the conquering force of the night. The singer (or speaker's group) asks this goat to lend its skill to their spell and help them force their will in a magical rite, using the endowment of land and sea, and the power of the moon and sun. The chant "Eko, Eko, Azarak/Eko, Eko, Zamilak/Eko, Eko, Cernunnos/Eko, Eko, Aradia" is repeated several times and could be interpreted as evoking different spirits or deities related to nature, witchcraft, or pagan beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

Goat of the welkin, A goat that dwells
Oh great goat of the sky, who dwells amongst the stars

Horned conqueror of the night
With your horns, you rule the darkness

Lend your skill unto the spell
Please share your magic with us

And force our will by magic rite
Use this spell to make our desires a reality

By all the endowment of land and sea
We call upon the powers of land and water

By all the might of moon and sun
We ask for the strength of the sun and moon

As we do will, so mote it be
May our will be done through this spell

Chant the spell, and be it done
Recite the spell, and let our wishes come true

Eko, Eko, Azarak
This is the call of the horned one

Eko, Eko, Zamilak
The power of the gods is within us

Eko, Eko, Cernunnos
We invoke the powerful spirit of nature