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
The Sun Of Tiphareth
Absu Lyrics
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Xekonaphim paints your worshipped wheel of flames
Incendere Magi Hortus Rosarum
Black roses, laced with silver,
are now the ashes of Heximeth
The sten stars of Assiah wonders
why the meadows are torched
The holocaust of Atu brings down the pyre of Chokmah
Chokmah fills lust into the virgin stream (silent waters)
A Heximethian spirit looks below the edge of a cliff
...and watches the thieves of serpents
(worm of the eight-fold-star)
Join us into tresholds of moonless light
Xekonaphim paints your worshipped wheel of flames
Incedere Magi Hortus Rosarum
The sun of Tipareth's circle arouses the warlock and seed
Sephiroth plants your heart to grow his oak of VITRIOL
Sepher Yetzirah is the deepest root of Atu
the sun of Tiphareth's circle dances until it falls
Tiphareth!
Your lordship is the sixth sword
that triumphs teh jagged blade
Strike it downward to a rusty point
...and burn the earth as roses burn in the meadow
"Come forth, o serpent, and take your fill of poison"
I am above you and I am inside you
My fierce eroticism is in yours
"For he is ever a sun,
and for he is the winged secret flame"
I am the snake that kissed Gehenna's own worm
I giveth knowledge and delight to the ones
Black roses, laced with silver, are now the ashes of Heximeth
The ten stars of Assiah wonders why meadows are torched
The lyrics of Absu's song, "The Sun of Tiphareth," are full of allusions to ancient traditions and mystical beliefs. The song speaks of the journey through thresholds of moonless light, where one is initiated into the mysteries of the cosmos. Xekonaphim, a mysterious entity, is said to paint the worshipped wheel of flames, which may represent the cycles of creation and destruction in the universe. The phrase "Incendere Magi Hortus Rosarum" may refer to the burning of the garden of roses, a symbolic act of sacrifice or purification.
The lyrics also speak of black roses, laced with silver, which are now the ashes of Heximeth, a reference to some mysterious event or entity that has been destroyed. The ten stars of Assiah, which represents the material world in Kabbalah tradition, wonder why the meadows are torched, which may be a metaphor for the destruction and transformation that occurs in the process of spiritual growth. The holocaust of Atu brings down the pyre of Chokmah, which may refer to the destruction of the ego and the attainment of higher wisdom.
The lyrics conclude with an invocation of Tiphareth, the sephira that represents the heart in Kabbalah. The sun of Tiphareth's circle arouses the warlock and seed, which may represent the awakening of spiritual energy. Sephiroth plants the heart to grow his oak of VITRIOL, which may symbolize the growth of wisdom and spiritual power. The final lines call for the destruction of the earth as roses burn in the meadow, which may represent the eventual destruction of the material world and the ascendance of the spiritual realm.
Line by Line Meaning
Join us into thresholds of moonless light
Come with us into the dark, mysterious unknown
Xekonaphim paints your worshipped wheel of flames
Your devotion is like a fiery wheel painted by a divine being
Incendere Magi Hortus Rosarum
The magician sets the garden of roses aflame
Black roses, laced with silver, are now the ashes of Heximeth
The beautiful but deadly Heximeth is now destroyed
The ten stars of Assiah wonders why meadows are torched
The stars above wonder why the once-beautiful meadows are now burning
The holocaust of Atu brings down the pyre of Chokmah
The destruction brought on by Atu destroys the foundation of wisdom
Chokmah fills lust into the virgin stream (silent waters)
Wisdom and a desire for knowledge fill the untouched stream
A Heximethian spirit looks below the edge of a cliff
The spirit of Heximeth looks down from the cliff's edge
...and watches the thieves of serpents
...and observes those who steal knowledge
(worm of the eight-fold-star)
(the serpent of knowledge)
The sun of Tipareth's circle arouses the warlock and seed
The powerful energy of Tipareth awakens the magician and his potential
Sephiroth plants your heart to grow his oak of VITRIOL
The mystical Sephiroth guides your heart to grow a powerful and transformative oak tree
Sepher Yetzirah is the deepest root of Atu
The mystical text 'Sepher Yetzirah' is the foundation of Atu's power
The sun of Tiphareth's circle dances until it falls
The energetic power of Tiphareth lasts until its inevitable decline
Tiphareth!
The powerful energy of Tiphareth!
Your lordship is the sixth sword
Tiphareth represents the sixth sword of power and transformation
that triumphs the jagged blade
That overcomes the sharp obstacles
Strike it downward to a rusty point
Destroy the obstacle until it's nothing
...and burn the earth as roses burn in the meadow
...and let everything be destroyed, like roses in a burning meadow
"Come forth, o serpent, and take your fill of poison"
"Embrace knowledge, even if it comes with dark consequences"
I am above you and I am inside you
I am all around you, a powerful force
My fierce eroticism is in yours
My intense passion is inside of you, too
"For he is ever a sun, and for he is the winged secret flame"
"He is always shining with energy and power, and he is the mystical flame of transformation"
I am the snake that kissed Gehenna's own worm
I am the serpent that brought knowledge and transformation to the underworld
I giveth knowledge and delight to the ones
I bring knowledge and joy to those who seek it
Contributed by Colin P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FurFoxSakeFML
Listening to this at least twice per year for the last 23 years, fucking classic!
@equitant
jasonSmy77 (:
@cassiovaladao7956
Melhor álbum do Absu
@DiegoSanchezIlustrador
masterpiece!!! definitely a great album!!!
@DanielSanchez-re6gg
Toda una obra muestra
@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms
Based! Haven't listened to these guys in years and its so grest to hear them again. Had a serious prolonged phase where this was one of the main bands i listened to in maybe late highschool. Remember shoeing it to my dad in a car one time,I think he thought it was goofy but i love the sense of theateatrics. Its like Opera or Soundtracks kinda.
@MystifieROfficialVideoChannel
Hails to Absu and Osmose Productions !;;!
Awesome reissue !;;!
@azazel6672
semplicemente capolavoro
@MrTrom666
Kult! Fucking remix! It's amazing! It's very good!
@emperorfirestorm5740
¥ Masterpiece ¥