ABSU Dissolves; Statement from Proscriptor McGovern

For Immediate Release – January 27, 2020

After meager deliberation and zero remorse, I have decided to dissolve ABSU after three decades of existence. Collectively and universally speaking, this decision is finite due to insoluble circumstances, which has led to this ultimate result. No amount of time, exertion, formula or fashion can alter my verdict.

Refusing to further comment on the subject, I leave thee with the following enchantment:

{Vii} For there are bitter waters of Chaos held immobile under (the) ground – And the Sovereigns, who personify them, reign over Opacities and Beyond.

[II] Beseech these All-Begetters in darkness, outside the circles of time. In Chaos’ sleight of hand, the Deep will respond.”

{Vi} Never Blow Out The Eastern Candle – Proscriptor McGovern (Russ R. Givens)

ABSU to release "Return To...Return Of The Ancients" Compilation

ABSU will release "Return To...Return Of The Ancients" double compilation album on January 20th through The Crypt/Dark Symphonies. You can order a copy here.

Over 80+ minutes of previously unreleased ABSU / AZATHOTH rehearsal and studio sessions recorded between 1990-1991. Carefully selected by the band, digitally transferred from cassette and meticulously mastered for optimal sound while still retaining their rawness, these tracks are being made available for the first time ever.

Track List:

1. ABSU – Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 (Session 1)

2. ABSU – Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 (Session 2)

3. ABSU – Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 (Session 2)

4. ABSU – Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 (Session 2)

5. ABSU – Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 (Session 3)

6. ABSU – Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 (Session 3)

7. ABSU – Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 (Session 4)

8. ABSU – Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 (Session 4)

9. ABSU – Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 (Session 4)

10. ABSU – Immortal Sorcery – Mid 1991 (Session 5)

11. ABSU – Eternal Rest – Mid 1991 (Session 5)

12. ABSU – Dawn of Invocation – Mid 1991 (Session 5)

13. ABSU – Immortal Sorcery – Early 1991 (Session 6)

14. ABSU – Eternal Rest – Early 1991 (Session 6 – Instrumental)

15. ABSU – Dawn of Invocation – Early 1991 (Session 6)

16. ABSU – Immortal Sorcery – Early 1991 (Session 7)

17. ABSU – Eternal Rest – Early 1991 (Session 7)

18. ABSU – Dawn of Invocation – Early 1991 (Session 7)

19. ABSU – Immortal Sorcery – November 23, 1991 (7” EP Rough Mix)

20. ABSU – Sumerian Sands (The Silence) – November 23, 1991 (7” EP Rough Mix)

21. ABSU – Disembodied – November 23, 1991 (7” EP Rough Mix)

22. AZATHOTH – The Old Ones – Late 1990 (Session 1)

23. AZATHOTH – Abhorred Xul – Late 1990 (Session 2)

24. AZATHOTH – Immortal Sorcery – Late 1990 (Session 2)

25. AZATHOTH – Immortal Sorcery – Early 1990 (Session 3 – Backing Vocals by Russ R. Givens)

26. AZATHOTH – Immortal Sorcery – Early 1990 (Session 4)

27. AZATHOTH – Immortal Sorcery – Early 1991 (Session 5)

28. AZATHOTH – Sea of Glasya – Early 1990 (Session 6 – First Version)