I recently conducted a few interviews with some past members and collaborators. Here is the of those interviews with Zawicizuz, guitarist with ABSU from 2007-2009.
WEBMASTER: Hello Zawicizuz – thanks for taking the time to catch up with us. What have you been up to these days?
ZAWICIZUZ: Cheers Pete! Thanks for having me. Currently I'm busy promoting & performing with my new project The Black Moriah. Shortly after my time in Absu I began this project and we've just self-released our debut album, "Casket Prospects"
WM: Did you start at an early age performing a musical instrument?
Z: My earliest memory of performance would be at a 2nd grade talent show. A bunch of us lip synced Mötley Crew's version of Smoking in the Boys Room. There were too many of us in the group so I had to hide side stage until the harmonica solo and I ran out onto the stage in my parachute pants and face paint to play a mean air-harmonica solo.
WM: What were your major influences?
Z: Musically I try to keep an extremely wide view. I like to think my collection spans centuries rather than decades or from fad to fad. Classical music has played a large role in my musical life starting at a very young age. As for metal I would tend to lean on the old school; Slayer, Bathory, Motörhead, Kreator, Mayhem, Sodom, ect.
WM: How did you get involved with members of ABSU?
Z: I grew up with in the Southern Abyssic Communion. My band at the time, Infernal Oak, had collaborated with Absu many times. I actually drove the van for Absu's '95 North American tour. When Proscriptor approached me about joining for the "Absu" album I jumped at the opportunity!
WM: Any particular favorite memory while you were with the band?
Z: The opportunity to perform with Absu, along with so many other giants like Sodom, Aura Noir, Melechesh, Abscess, Raven Cult... the list goes on and on--was amazing in itself. One memorable show was in Philadelphia. The crowd was into the set and going wild, but in between every song the crowd went into a "Cowboys Suck!" chant! I had to bite my lip to hold back the laughter. Got to give it to those rabid fans, even if I hate all their teams!!!
WM: Did you continue any musical endeavors after you parted ways with ABSU?
Z: Absolutely! My aforementioned band The Black Moriah is gaining steam and we are looking to spread our plague further every day!
WM: Do you still follow the band?
Z: Yes, as a matter of fact we are playing with Absu May 4th, on the last day of their US tour.
WM: Thank you for your time to “catch up with us” and you can end this interview as you see fit including promoting your new material.
Z: Thank you for reaching out! I invite all Absu fans to visit www.theblackmoriah.com to hear what I'm brewing up!! Here's an empty glass and a shotgun blast to all!!! Keep it Metal!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Summer 2013 European Tour
June 21, 2013 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest
June 25, 2013 - London, UK @ Electrowerkz
June 26, 2013 - Oberhausen, Germany @ Helvete
June 29, 2013 - Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Fest
June 25, 2013 - London, UK @ Electrowerkz
June 26, 2013 - Oberhausen, Germany @ Helvete
June 29, 2013 - Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Fest
Friday, April 12, 2013
ABSU in Brooklyn, NY; Act II
Several more images from Invisible Oranges of ABSU's second night in Brooklyn, New York. Once again, Gunslut of Woe/Infernal Stronghold handled percussive duties for "Stone of Destiny."
Video
Video Set List:
Pillars of Mercy
Morbid Scream
Never Blow Out The Eastern Candle
Stone of Destiny (with Proscriptor on Vocals Only)
Video
Video Set List:
Pillars of Mercy
Morbid Scream
Never Blow Out The Eastern Candle
Stone of Destiny (with Proscriptor on Vocals Only)
Thursday, April 11, 2013
ABSU Performs "Stone of Destiny" Live For The First Time in Brooklyn, NY
Several pictures from Invisible Oranges of ABSU's April 10, 2013 show with Krallice @ the St. Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, New York.
During the show, Grzesiek Czapla aka Gunslut from Woe/ex-Infernal Stronghold played drums during ABSU's first live performance of "Stone of Destiny" [not "Tara (Recapitulation)" as the article notes] while Proscriptor took on sole vocal duties. Proscriptor previously did a live lead vocal only performance for with Zemial during the song "Sleeping Under Tartarus" in 2011.
Songs featured in the video below:
13 Globes
Highland Tyrant Attack
Stone of Destiny
(In case the video above won't play for you, here is an alternative).
During the show, Grzesiek Czapla aka Gunslut from Woe/ex-Infernal Stronghold played drums during ABSU's first live performance of "Stone of Destiny" [not "Tara (Recapitulation)" as the article notes] while Proscriptor took on sole vocal duties. Proscriptor previously did a live lead vocal only performance for with Zemial during the song "Sleeping Under Tartarus" in 2011.
Songs featured in the video below:
13 Globes
Highland Tyrant Attack
Stone of Destiny
(In case the video above won't play for you, here is an alternative).
Thursday, April 4, 2013
REPOST: Current US Tour Dates (As of 4/4/13)
From Earsplit:
April 5, 2013 - Millcreek Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
April 6, 2013 - Roger's, Chesapeake, VA
April 7, 2013 - Strange Matter, Richmond, VA
April 8, 2013 - Windup Space, Baltimore, MD
April 9, 2013 - Middle East (Upstairs), Cambridge, MA
April 10 and 11, 2013 - St. Vitus Bar, Brooklyn, NY
April 12, 2013 - The El "N" Gee, New London, CT
April 13, 2013 - Theatre Plaza, Montreal, QC
April 14, 2013 - L'Agitee, Quebec, QC
April 15, 2013 - The Wreck Room, Toronto, ON
April 16, 2013 - Ace of Cups,Columbus, OH
April 17, 2013 - Mojoes, Joilet, IL
April 18, 2013 - Rocco's, Milwaukee, WI
April 19, 2013 - Station 4, St. Paul, MN
April 20, 2013 - Zoo Cabaret, Winnipeg, MB
April 22, 2013 - Dickens Pub, Calgary, AB
April 24, 2013 - The Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver, BC
April 25, 2013 - Highline, Seattle, WA
April 26, 2013 - Ash Street Saloon, Portland, OR
April 27, 2013 - Festum Carnis, Soda Springs, CA
April 28, 2013 - DNA Lounge, San Francisco, CA
April 30, 2013 - The Vex, Los Angeles, CA
May 1, 2013 - The Ruby Room, San Diego, CA
May 2, 2013 - Rocky Point Cantina, Tempe, AZ
May 4, 2013 - The Boiler Room, Dallas, TX
ABSU today announces details on their upcoming tour, titled North American Connexus Conjuration. The 26-city tour will see the band perform two full sets with music spanning their 20-year recording career. It is the first full tour by the Texas-based mythological occult trio since the release of Abzu, the second of a planned trilogy of recordings.
Vocalist/drummer Proscriptor shares, “Since the release of our latest recording, Abzu, the response has been extremely vehement and now is the perfect moment to commemorate the album’s essence throughout North America. We purposely waited until the timing was ideal to embark on this journey, as we shall contaminate the communities with our craft of Mythological Occult Metal. We’re attempting to divide the concerts into two sections: the first act will showcase songs spanning from our entire discography, as the second act will focus on Phase Two from the album Tara: The Cythrául Klan’s Scrutiny. For the past couple of years, many of ABSU’s followers have requested specified songs from this chapter of Tara, so it is our aspiration to give the people what they want.”
Abzu, the band’s seventh studio album, was released October 2010. The album was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus) and features original works by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader). Proscriptor commented, “With this record, we are appending dirtier elements of psychedelia and fusion. Lyrically, it descends deeper into Enki’s lower world as well the Enochian Magic(k) System.” He added, “This album is not a ‘natural progression’ from previous releases, but a feat of metaphysical conquest and murkiness.”
ABSU came to prominence with the release of their 1993 debut, Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. Each album saw continual expansion of the band’s now highly regarded artistic vision and international fanbase. It was with 2001’s Tara that the band truly arrived. The album reached top lists of countless magazines worldwide. Years, however, would pass before any new material would be recorded. In late 2007, the band finally announced their re-awakening. Now teamed with London-based Candlelight Records, the band would take nearly sixteen months writing/recording their sixth album. Absu, featuring contributions from members of King Diamond, Mayhem, Melechesh, Firstborn and Enthroned, was released early 2009.
ABSU currently features guitarist Vis Crom and bassist/vocalist Ezezu with vocalist/drummer Proscriptor.
April 5, 2013 - Millcreek Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
April 6, 2013 - Roger's, Chesapeake, VA
April 7, 2013 - Strange Matter, Richmond, VA
April 8, 2013 - Windup Space, Baltimore, MD
April 9, 2013 - Middle East (Upstairs), Cambridge, MA
April 10 and 11, 2013 - St. Vitus Bar, Brooklyn, NY
April 12, 2013 - The El "N" Gee, New London, CT
April 13, 2013 - Theatre Plaza, Montreal, QC
April 14, 2013 - L'Agitee, Quebec, QC
April 15, 2013 - The Wreck Room, Toronto, ON
April 16, 2013 - Ace of Cups,Columbus, OH
April 17, 2013 - Mojoes, Joilet, IL
April 18, 2013 - Rocco's, Milwaukee, WI
April 19, 2013 - Station 4, St. Paul, MN
April 20, 2013 - Zoo Cabaret, Winnipeg, MB
April 22, 2013 - Dickens Pub, Calgary, AB
April 24, 2013 - The Biltmore Cabaret, Vancouver, BC
April 25, 2013 - Highline, Seattle, WA
April 26, 2013 - Ash Street Saloon, Portland, OR
April 27, 2013 - Festum Carnis, Soda Springs, CA
April 28, 2013 - DNA Lounge, San Francisco, CA
April 30, 2013 - The Vex, Los Angeles, CA
May 1, 2013 - The Ruby Room, San Diego, CA
May 2, 2013 - Rocky Point Cantina, Tempe, AZ
May 4, 2013 - The Boiler Room, Dallas, TX
ABSU today announces details on their upcoming tour, titled North American Connexus Conjuration. The 26-city tour will see the band perform two full sets with music spanning their 20-year recording career. It is the first full tour by the Texas-based mythological occult trio since the release of Abzu, the second of a planned trilogy of recordings.
Vocalist/drummer Proscriptor shares, “Since the release of our latest recording, Abzu, the response has been extremely vehement and now is the perfect moment to commemorate the album’s essence throughout North America. We purposely waited until the timing was ideal to embark on this journey, as we shall contaminate the communities with our craft of Mythological Occult Metal. We’re attempting to divide the concerts into two sections: the first act will showcase songs spanning from our entire discography, as the second act will focus on Phase Two from the album Tara: The Cythrául Klan’s Scrutiny. For the past couple of years, many of ABSU’s followers have requested specified songs from this chapter of Tara, so it is our aspiration to give the people what they want.”
Abzu, the band’s seventh studio album, was released October 2010. The album was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus) and features original works by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader). Proscriptor commented, “With this record, we are appending dirtier elements of psychedelia and fusion. Lyrically, it descends deeper into Enki’s lower world as well the Enochian Magic(k) System.” He added, “This album is not a ‘natural progression’ from previous releases, but a feat of metaphysical conquest and murkiness.”
ABSU came to prominence with the release of their 1993 debut, Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. Each album saw continual expansion of the band’s now highly regarded artistic vision and international fanbase. It was with 2001’s Tara that the band truly arrived. The album reached top lists of countless magazines worldwide. Years, however, would pass before any new material would be recorded. In late 2007, the band finally announced their re-awakening. Now teamed with London-based Candlelight Records, the band would take nearly sixteen months writing/recording their sixth album. Absu, featuring contributions from members of King Diamond, Mayhem, Melechesh, Firstborn and Enthroned, was released early 2009.
ABSU currently features guitarist Vis Crom and bassist/vocalist Ezezu with vocalist/drummer Proscriptor.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Romanian Press Conference / Performance (March 2, 2013)
The following contains a press conference from Absu while they were in Romania. The band answers a few questions regarding the upcoming opus "Apsu" and some others. Thanks to Christina Balbine for posting these.
Press Conference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdD6LQcxWWk&list=UUNKl7a_IuzTdNeOI3t8Od_Q&index=1
Live at Fabrica Club, Bucharest, Romania (Part I):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuxVz5nEUI&feature=youtu.be
Live at Fabrica Club, Bucharest, Romania (Part II):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyYLK71EJZ4
Live at Fabrica Club, Bucharest, Romania (Part III):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWXFtiM2PV4
Enjoy!
Press Conference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdD6LQcxWWk&list=UUNKl7a_IuzTdNeOI3t8Od_Q&index=1
Live at Fabrica Club, Bucharest, Romania (Part I):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajuxVz5nEUI&feature=youtu.be
Live at Fabrica Club, Bucharest, Romania (Part II):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyYLK71EJZ4
Live at Fabrica Club, Bucharest, Romania (Part III):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWXFtiM2PV4
Enjoy!
Monday, January 28, 2013
"The Third Storm of Cythraul" and "Tara" LP Box Sets Coming in 2013
Proscriptor McGovern is proud to announce the upcoming re-releases of "The Third Storm Of Cythrául/In The Eyes Of Ioldánach" and "Tara" vinyl box sets via The Crypt in mid 2013.
The Third Storm Of Cythrául / In The Eyes Of Ioldánach
LP 1: Original Studio Mix
LP 2: 2013 Alternate Mix
LP 3: In The Eyes Of Ioldánach EP + Bonus Tracks
Tara
LP 1: Original Studio Mix A
LP 2: Original Studio Mix B
LP 3: Alternate Studio Mix A
LP 4: Alternate Studio Mix B + Pre-Production Outtakes
Additional details to be provided soon.
The Third Storm Of Cythrául / In The Eyes Of Ioldánach
LP 1: Original Studio Mix
LP 2: 2013 Alternate Mix
LP 3: In The Eyes Of Ioldánach EP + Bonus Tracks
Tara
LP 1: Original Studio Mix A
LP 2: Original Studio Mix B
LP 3: Alternate Studio Mix A
LP 4: Alternate Studio Mix B + Pre-Production Outtakes
Additional details to be provided soon.
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