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
Those of the Void Will Re-Enter
Absu Lyrics
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The years of tradition linger
For the wisdom of magic(k)
The supra catalyst swells
Servants of the arcane order
The hypnotized beings
Can you commemorate?
The burden of ignorance
Clad in robes imprinted with spells
Regress time - degenerate
Founders of mankind,
Come lay your claim
Revert - Annunaki
Those of the void will re-enter
Clad in robes imprinted with spells
Regress time - degenerate
Founders of mankind...
Regress time - Regress time
Those of the void have re-entered!
The song "Those of the Void Will Re-Enter" by Absu is an ode to the power and mystique of magic and the ancient practitioners who wielded it. The lyrics reflect on the weight of history and tradition, and how it has culminated into the present moment. The song describes the "supra catalyst" that has caused magic to swell and the "servants of the arcane order" who have become hypnotized by it. The lyrics ask whether the burden of ignorance can be commemorated, implying that many have been left ignorant of the true power of magic.
The second half of the song takes on a more ominous tone, describing the "founders of mankind" who are called upon to "lay claim" and the "Annunaki" who are invoked to "revert." The repetition of "Regress time - degenerate" is a nod to the idea that ancient magic and knowledge has been lost over time, and the call to "regress time" is a desire to reclaim what was lost. The final lines, "Those of the void have re-entered!" suggest a powerful and terrifying resurgence of magic and ancient knowledge.
Overall, the song is an invocation of the power and mystique of ancient magic, a reflection on the weight of history and tradition, and a warning of the potential consequences of reawakening an ancient force.
Line by Line Meaning
Thousand after thousand
For centuries and centuries, the same thing has been happening
The years of tradition linger
This long-held tradition continues to exist
For the wisdom of magic(k)
In pursuit of knowledge and power through magic
The supra catalyst swells
The source of power is growing stronger
Servants of the arcane order
Those who follow and serve the secret society of magic users
The hypnotized beings
The followers who have been brainwashed to believe in the teachings
Can you commemorate?
Do you remember?
The burden of ignorance
The weight of not knowing the truth
Clad in robes imprinted with spells
Adorned in clothing with symbols for casting spells
Regress time - degenerate
Go backwards in time to when things were worse
Founders of mankind,
The creators of humanity
Come lay your claim
Assert your control and ownership
Revert - Annunaki
Return to an earlier form - possibly referencing ancient Mesopotamian deities
Those of the void will re-enter
Beings from another dimension or realm will come back
Regress time - degenerate
Go backwards in time to when things were worse
Founders of mankind...
The creators of humanity
Regress time - Regress time
Continuously go backwards in time
Those of the void have re-entered!
The beings from another dimension or realm have returned
Writer(s): micah rowe, shandy mckay
Contributed by Ava L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.