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

Deathcrush
Absu Lyrics

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Demonic laughter your cremation
Your lungs gasp for air but are filled with blood
A sudden crack as I crushed your skull

The remind of your life flashes by
A life that soon won't be
Smiling with axe in my hand
Evils rotten hand you'll see

I come forward
Deathcrush

I'll send you to your maker
I'll send you to your death

Death nicely crucified
Death, heads on stakes

The barbecue has just begun
Deathcrush, deathcrush, deathcrush

Crush, crush
Deathcrush

Deathcrush
Deathcrush

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Absu's Deathcrush depict a violent and brutal act of murder. The song starts with the murderer's demonic laughter at the sight of the victim's cremation. The victim's lungs are filled with blood, leading to suffocation. The murderer then brutally crushes the victim's skull, and as the victim's life flashes before their eyes, the murderer holds an axe and smiles with evil intent. The last verse portrays the murderer as a bringer of death who crucifies heads and indulges in a barbecue of flesh. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the title, "Deathcrush," implying the act of crushing the victim's life. The song demonstrates a gruesome portrayal of death, violence, and darkness in a fast-paced black metal style.

Line by Line Meaning

Demonic laughter your cremation
I cackle with demonic glee as I burn your corpse to ashes

Your lungs gasp for air but are filled with blood
As you struggle for breath, your insides are flooded with your own blood

A sudden crack as I crushed your skull
With one swift blow, I crush your skull, ending your life

The reminder of your life flashes by
As you die, your life briefly flashes before your eyes

A life that soon won't be
Your life is about to end

Smiling with axe in my hand
I grin wickedly, clutching my axe

Evil's rotten hand you'll see
You will witness the hand of evil at work

I come forward
I step forward, ready to carry out my deadly intent

Deathcrush
I am here to crush you to death

I'll send you to your maker
I will send you to meet your creator

I'll send you to your death
I will be the instrument of your demise