Magic(k) on the Horizon

Drummer/vocalist Proscriptor from the mythological occult metal outfit ABSU has released the following statement to TorqueZine:

"After five years of silence, I am pleased to announce the new lineup of ABSU. "It was a difficult task to replace both Shaftiel and Equitant after being together for nearly 11 years, but now is the time to carry on. Here is the new reorganization of the band:

* Proscriptor McGovern - Percussives, Mellotron, Voices & Lyrical Magick

* Vastator Terrarum - Guitars, Bass Guitar, Analog Synthesizers & Backing Voices

* Aethyris MacKay - Guitars, Bass Guitar, Analog Synthesizers & Backing Voices

"We have begun composing and arranging the material for what will be known as the self-titled album, simply called 'Absu'. "In 2002, four out of 16 tracks were written; two of them we're keeping while the other two we're abandoning.

"We will begin recording in the latter part of autumn 2007 or early 2008 anticipating a release before June 2008 for Osmose Productions/The End Records."

"Absu" projected track listing: (in no particular order)

01. Night Fire Canonization

02. Girra's Temple

03. Amy

04. In the Name of Auebothiabathabaithobeuee

05. 13 Globes

06. Voor

07. Twix Yesterday, The Day & The Morrow

08. Between the Absu of Eridu & Erech

09. Those of the Void Will Re-Enter

10. Magick Square Cipher

11. Sceptre Command

12. Nunbarshegunu

13. Diversified Signs Inscribed

14. Our Earth of Black

15. Ye Uttuku Spells

16. …Of the Dead Who Never Rest in Their Tombs is the Attendance of Familiar Spirits…

Proscriptor added: "Lyrically, I am concentrating more on Sumerian-based occult themes of magick and mythology versus the Celtic aspect of my previous writings, which was heavily expressed on the last few ABSU studio albums. Musically speaking, the material will be quite similar to 'Tara', but with more of a '70s progressive/psychedelic texture within it. You will not be disappointed — trust me.

I will be utilizing the first logo created by Equitant and Belgian artist Kris Verwimp will handle the cover illustration once again."

In other news, Osmose Productions/The End Records will re-release a remastered digipack version of ABSU's last studio album, "Tara", including the EP "In the Eyes of Ioldánach" as bonus tracks, in September.

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