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 including Silvester Angfang
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
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 barbeque has just begun
Deathcrush - Deathcrush - Deathcrush
Crush - Crush
Deathcrush
Deathcrush
Deathcrush
The lyrics to Absu's cover of Mayhem's Deathcrush depict a violent and gruesome scene in which the singer takes pleasure in causing death and destruction. The lines "Demonic laughter your cremation / Your lungs gasp for air but are filled with blood" suggest a sadistic glee in the act of killing, while "The remind of your life flashes by / A life that soon won't be" adds a sense of finality and inevitability to the victim's fate. The references to an axe and the phrase "Evil's rotten hand you'll see" reinforce the idea that the singer is a malevolent figure who revels in causing pain and suffering.
The addition of the line "Silvester Anfang" to the end of the song's title refers to a short instrumental interlude that was featured on Mayhem's original recording of Deathcrush. The inclusion of this phrase may be intended as a tribute to Mayhem and their influence on the black metal genre, as Absu's cover is part of a tribute album that honors the band's legacy. Additionally, some fans have speculated that the reference to Silvester Anfang may be a nod to the German phrase for "New Year's Eve," which could carry symbolic significance related to the idea of death and rebirth.
Line by Line Meaning
Demonic laughter your cremation
As I delight in my own destruction, I will incinerate you so completely that not even ashes will remain.
Your lungs gasp for air but are filled with blood
I have brutally attacked you so that your own blood suffocates you, causing you to gasp for air in vain.
A sudden crack as I crushed your skull
With an abrupt and forceful blow, I have completely shattered your head, leaving your body lifeless.
The remind of your life flashes by
In your final moments, memories of your entire existence pass before your eyes before being snuffed out forever.
A life that soon won't be
The life you once knew will soon cease to exist, cut short by my merciless wrath.
Smiling with axe in my hand
With an expression of pure satisfaction on my face, I hold my weapon of choice - an axe - ready to strike again.
Evil's rotten hand you'll see
You will bear witness to the vile and corrupt nature of evil, made manifest in my actions.
I come forward
I boldly and fearlessly approach you, ready to deliver the final blow.
Deathcrush
I am the harbinger of death, and you are about to experience my crushing power.
I'll send you to your maker
I will violently and mercilessly send you on to the afterlife, where you will face judgement for your sins and deeds.
I'll send you to your death
With unrelenting force, I will bring about your final demise.
Death nicely crucified
Death itself will suffer a torturous fate at my hands, and be displayed on a cross for all to see.
Death, heads on stakes
A gruesome spectacle awaits as victims' heads are displayed for all the world to see, implanted on sharpened stakes.
The barbeque has just begun
The horrors inflicted upon my victims are only the beginning of a fiery, never-ending torment.
Deathcrush - Deathcrush - Deathcrush
The crushing weight of death will echo relentlessly through the ages, as I continue to inflict my wrath on all who cross my path.
Crush - Crush
Through brutal crushing and destruction, I will demonstrate the full extent of my power.
Deathcrush
I am death personified, and my crushing force will leave nothing but destruction and chaos in its wake.
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.