Osmose Productions to release ABSU "Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. (30th Anniversary Edition)"

Osmose Productions is proud to announce the re–release of Absu's debut tour de force Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. – 30th Anniversary Edition. Supplying the original DAT tape by Proscriptor himself, this ultimate edition of cult, early 90's mythological occult metal has been newly mastered for LP.

Proscriptor quotes in regards to the sound of the new master: "Now, the entire album is nothing more than pulverizing and bewitching, as our debut offering has never sounded ANY better!” The companion album features alternate instrumental mixes from the original recordings, as well as an unreleased rehearsal session from 1992.

This version will come in two formats: 1) A majestic, silver–mirrored gatefold jacket with two black LPs and 2) a Double CD version, and both will include extensive liner notes, inserts and posters.

LP Preorder here.

LP I – ORIGINAL 1993 STUDIO ALBUM

SIDE A
1. An Involution of Thorns
2. Descent to Acheron (Evolving into the Progression of Woe)
3. An Equinox of Fathomless Disheartenment
4. The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal

SIDE B
1. Infinite and Profane Thrones
2. Fantasizing to the Third of the Pagan Vision (Quoth the Sky, Nevermore) Act II
3. An Evolution of Horns

LP II – COMPANION ALBUM

SIDE A – ALTERNATE 1993 INSTRUMENTAL MIXES
1. Descent to Acheron (Evolving into the Progression of Woe)
2. An Equinox of Fathomless Disheartenment
3. The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal
4. Infinite and Profane Thrones
5. Fantasizing to the Third of the Pagan Vision (Quoth the Sky, Nevermore) Act II

SIDE B – AUTUMN EQUINOX REHEARSAL SESSION: SEPTEMBER 21, 1992
1. Descent to Acheron (Evolving into the Progression of Woe)
2. An Equinox of Fathomless Disheartenment
3. The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal
4. Infinite and Profane Thrones
5. Fantasizing to the Third of the Pagan Vision (Quoth the Sky, Nevermore) Act II

CD Preorder here.

CD I – ORIGINAL 1993 STUDIO ALBUM

01. An Involution of Thorns
02. Descent to Acheron (Evolving into the Progression of Woe)
03. An Equinox of Fathomless Disheartenment
04. The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal
05. Infinite and Profane Thrones
06. Fantasizing to the Third of the Pagan Vision (Quoth the Sky, Nevermore) Act II
07. An Evolution of Horns

CD II – COMPANION ALBUM

ALTERNATE 1993 INSTRUMENTAL MIXES

01. Descent to Acheron (Evolving into the Progression of Woe)
02. An Equinox of Fathomless Disheartenment
03. The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal
04. Infinite and Profane Thrones
05. Fantasizing to the Third of the Pagan Vision (Quoth the Sky, Nevermore) Act II

AUTUMN EQUINOX REHEARSAL SESSION: SEPTEMBER 21, 1992

06. Descent to Acheron (Evolving into the Progression of Woe)
07. An Equinox of Fathomless Disheartenment
08. The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal
09. Infinite and Profane Thrones
10. Fantasizing to the Third of the Pagan Vision (Quoth the Sky, Nevermore) Act II

ABSU Unites With ZEMIAL For “The Sun Of Tiphareth” for 30th Anniversary Tour

Mythological occult metal act & Agonia Records recording act ABSU will return to the stage in 2025 for a series of concert performances to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the band’s acclaimed second album, “The Sun of Tiphareth.” Joining Proscriptor will be none other than Greek veterans ZEMIAL in completing the formidable new line–up. Hell’s Heroes VII Festival in Houston, Texas (March 20–22) will host the first major festival performance followed by additional (global) dates to be announced.

Proscriptor remarks: “2025 will memorialize 30 years of ABSU’s sophomore invocation ‘The Sun of Tiphareth,’ an album that represents the metaphysical association between phenomenon and noumenon – illusory versus tangible. Within its augmented sense of arcane determination, this album furthered the mythological occult metal approach. Of chaos, the Deep will respond.”

He continues: “My alliance with Vorskaath (ex–Agatus/ex–Varathron) dates back to 1991, as we have been traversing parallel paths ever since – culminating in my joining ZEMIAL on stage in 2019 and Vorskaath joining PROSCRIPTOR MCGOVERN’S APSÛ as keyboardist for the sole album under that name. Therefore, it made utter sense to unite ZEMIAL’s power trio with this reincarnation of ABSU. Ultimately, it is a great honor to feature Vorskaath and company, in joining me, to convey these Tipharethian rites on stage.”

Vorskaath recently said about the upcoming collaboration:
“’The Sun of Tiphareth’ represents my personal favorite album by ABSU, and through my close contact with Proscriptor, Shaftiel and Equitant, I was able to witness its inceptive creation: from the rehearsal stages until the album’s official release. I look forward to present an accurately thunderous rendition of this black/thrash colossus.”

To coincide with the performances, a deluxe 30th anniversary edition release is scheduled next year via Osmose Productions.

Photo Acknowledgments:
Michał Kaczkowski
Tsvetelin Krastev
Stefan Raduta

ABSU & PROSCRIPTOR MCGOVERN’S APSÛ:
Website: https://absu.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialabsu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/absunetwork
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Bandcamp: https://absu.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialabsu
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialABSUChannel
Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/absu
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3eVkhnD2UKVjX5uiUsqfXP

ZEMIAL:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZemialOfficial
Bandcamp: https://zemial.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/zemial_official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zemial
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zemial

Osmose Productions:
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Agonia Records:
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Webshop: https://agoniarecords.com/store
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ABSU (feat. Zemial) to perform 'The Sun of Tiphareth' At Hell's Heroes VII Festival in 2025

Houston-based metal festival Hell’s Heroes flies under the radar a little bit, but they’ve got the killer lineups to compete with some of the bigger festivals. Hell’s Heroes will be back in 2025 for its seventh incarnation, and they just announced the first wave of the lineup on their Instagram on Wednesday. Amongst the big revelations is that Max and Iggor Cavalera’s band Cavalera (f.k.a. Cavalera Conspiracy) will be performing the Sepultura album Schizophrenia in its entirety. Cavalera recently released a re-recorded version of that album back in June.

Some of the other big names include Crimson Glory, S.A. Slayer, Hellripper, Absu performing their 1995 album The Sun of Tiphareth, and Onslaught performing their 1985 debut album Power from Hell. That’s one hell of a lineup, pun naturally intended.

The festival’s organizer, Christian Larson, had this to say:

“We are extremely excited with how Hell’s Heroes 2025 is already coming together! We have some outlandishly cool, special sets in the works for the fans with much more to be announced! We are unveiling the lineup for HHVII in waves this year, so stay tuned to see what other surprises next year holds in store.”

If these bands are just the first wave and there’s more big surprises in store, this has the potential to be the biggest and best year of Hell’s Heroes so far. Check out the full list of bands announced in the first wave below:

Crimson Glory
Cavalera performing Sepultura’s Schizophrenia
Coroner
S.A. Slayer
Absu (feat. Zemial) performing The Sun Of Tiphareth
Sadus
Onslaught performing Power From Hell
Hellripper
Crypt Sermon
Zemial
Sabïre
Hour Of 13
The Night Eternal

Hell’s Heroes VII will take place March 20-22 at the White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas. Three day passes are available here.

H/T: Metal Sucks