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 Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal-Live
Absu Lyrics
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Is chained to Ninnigal
Acknowledge the prayers
Subsequent to earth
The seventh gate of Nana-
'Outcry thy sin!',
While the sixth portal of Lord Mastema opens wide.
Nana: God of the Moon: I convoke to thee.
An abyss will seek menace towards the reign once again.
Ostentation of your heart is
A heart filled with lunar parallaxes
If you look,
The elders anticipate the arrival
...Of the black and amoral innocents
If you look,
The Celestial Pantheon will burn
...Burns the prediction of persecution
The lyrics of Absu's song, The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal-Live, are heavily influenced by Mesopotamian mythology and revolve around the idea of invoking the God of the Moon, Nana, to seek forgiveness and protection for the earth from impending danger. The detestable Xul, which is associated with the abyss, is chained to Ninnigal, who is the queen of the underworld. The lyrics acknowledge that the prayers are being made after some unfortunate events have already taken place on earth. The seventh gate of Nana is invoked to cry out the sins while the sixth portal of Lord Mastema, a demon who represents adversity, opens wide.
The lyrics continue with the plea to Nana, the god of the moon, asking for protection against the impending threat of an abyss that seeks to menace the reign on earth. The ostentation of one's heart is filled with lunar parallaxes that hint towards the arrival of the black and amoral innocents. The lyrics also suggest that the arrival of the celestial pantheon will bring forth burning and the prediction of persecution. The overall interpretation of the song can be seen as a plea to the God of the Moon to seek forgiveness and protection against the impending danger.
Line by Line Meaning
The detestable xul
We acknowledge the existence of the evil force Xul
Is chained to Ninnigal
Xul is linked to the goddess of death, Ninnigal
Acknowledge the prayers
We are calling for attention to our prayer
Subsequent to earth
Our prayer is aimed at influencing earthly events
The seventh gate of Nana- 'Outcry thy sin!',
We call upon the power of God of the Moon to judge sins at the seventh gate
While the sixth portal of Lord Mastema opens wide.
At the same time, the sixth portal of Lord Mastema is wide open
Nana: God of the Moon: I convoke to thee.
We directly call upon God of the Moon to hear our prayer
Our terra firma regrets burning the scriptures
We regret burning religious scriptures on the ground
An abyss will seek menace towards the reign once again.
Evil will once again seek to threaten our reign
Ostentation of your heart is
Your prideful attitude is
A heart filled with lunar parallaxes
Filled with the complications of lunar cycles and astrological elements
If you look, The elders anticipate the arrival
The elders foresee the coming of
Of the black and amoral innocents
The arrival of dark and unsavory individuals
If you look, The Celestial Pantheon will burn
If you pay attention, the gods will manifest their wrath
...Burns the prediction of persecution
The prediction of oppression will become a reality
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