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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
From METALSUCKS.NET: Proscriptor #8 of 25 Top Metal Drummers
Here
From the article:
It’s ludicrous that a musician with the undeniable skills and tireless work ethic of Russley Randell Givens, AKA Sir Proscriptor McGovern, is not a mega-superstar in the genre. Maybe it’s his chosen musical path (mainly black metal); maybe it’s the revolving door existence of his main band, Absu; or maybe it’s an unfortunate accident that damaged his hands and required surgery that has kept this insanely ridiculous skin-basher off the lips of the average metalhead. Who knows? All I know is that this is a serious oversight that needs to be rectified ASAP.
If you are not familiar with McGovern, the first question you have to ask is, “Where the hell do I start?” Best known for his twenty-plus years as the drummer, lead vocalist, lyricist, and conceptual artist for underground Texas black metal legends, Absu, it’s probably best to go with the 2001 classic, Tara. The third track, “Pillars Of Mercy,” immediately thrusts the listener into a vortex of drumming supremacy. And then, when you realize he’s also screaming vocals over the top of his hummingbird heart drumming, you shake your head in disbelief. And it’s even more impressive to know that he always pulls the combo off live.
McGovern’s drumming style can best be described as blinding fast double bass-driven insanity delivered in a seemingly sane fashion. That is, you can actually hear everything he throws down. It’s not the usual garbage can black metal sloppiness that many BM drummers fall prey to under the guise of lo-fi hipsterism. No, this is BM thrashiness for fans of Gene Hoglan or Dave Lombardo, who want something faster and decidedly more crushing.
From the article:
It’s ludicrous that a musician with the undeniable skills and tireless work ethic of Russley Randell Givens, AKA Sir Proscriptor McGovern, is not a mega-superstar in the genre. Maybe it’s his chosen musical path (mainly black metal); maybe it’s the revolving door existence of his main band, Absu; or maybe it’s an unfortunate accident that damaged his hands and required surgery that has kept this insanely ridiculous skin-basher off the lips of the average metalhead. Who knows? All I know is that this is a serious oversight that needs to be rectified ASAP.
If you are not familiar with McGovern, the first question you have to ask is, “Where the hell do I start?” Best known for his twenty-plus years as the drummer, lead vocalist, lyricist, and conceptual artist for underground Texas black metal legends, Absu, it’s probably best to go with the 2001 classic, Tara. The third track, “Pillars Of Mercy,” immediately thrusts the listener into a vortex of drumming supremacy. And then, when you realize he’s also screaming vocals over the top of his hummingbird heart drumming, you shake your head in disbelief. And it’s even more impressive to know that he always pulls the combo off live.
McGovern’s drumming style can best be described as blinding fast double bass-driven insanity delivered in a seemingly sane fashion. That is, you can actually hear everything he throws down. It’s not the usual garbage can black metal sloppiness that many BM drummers fall prey to under the guise of lo-fi hipsterism. No, this is BM thrashiness for fans of Gene Hoglan or Dave Lombardo, who want something faster and decidedly more crushing.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Chaos In Tejas
ABSU will perform at the "Chaos In Tejas" event at the Red 7 in Austin, Texas on June 2, 2012 with Black Witchery, Morbosidad, Ares Kingdom and Loss.
Monday, February 6, 2012
The Unreleased Hallstattian Swords 7" EP
The intended cover of the "Hallstattian Swords" 7" EP
In 2000, Absu announced that they would release the "Hallstattian Swords" 7" EP to compliment the release of "Tara". The 7" would be released by Blood Fire Death Records (ran by Lord Imperial of Krieg fame). It was never ultimately released. The track list was:
Side Cythraul:
I. The Thrice Is Greatest To Ninnigal (Live)
II. Yrp Lluyddawc
Side Klan:
III. The Great Battle Moving From Ideal To Actual
IV. Old Tombs At Hochdorf
All of these tracks were made available on the "Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001" compilation in 2005.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Five Additional Dates Announced, Four in Brazil
Five more tour dates announced:
February 18th, 2012 - 8th Annual Charlotte O'Leary Memorial Concert, Rockit Room - San Francisco, CA
March 16th, 2012 - Belo Horizonte/MG (Brasil) @ Music Hall
March 17th, 2012 - São Paulo/SP (Brasil) @ Hangar 110
March 18th, 2012 - Recife/PE (Brasil) @ Mercado Eufrásio Barbosa
March 19th, 2012 - Porto Alegre/RS (Brasil) @ Bar Opinião
February 18th, 2012 - 8th Annual Charlotte O'Leary Memorial Concert, Rockit Room - San Francisco, CA
March 16th, 2012 - Belo Horizonte/MG (Brasil) @ Music Hall
March 17th, 2012 - São Paulo/SP (Brasil) @ Hangar 110
March 18th, 2012 - Recife/PE (Brasil) @ Mercado Eufrásio Barbosa
March 19th, 2012 - Porto Alegre/RS (Brasil) @ Bar Opinião
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Additional Australian Date Added
Friday, January 20th, 2012 - The Bendigo Hotel, 125 Johnson St., Collingwood, AU. ABSU will be a special guest with Stargazer, Demonreich and Order of Orias.
More information here.
Australian Dates:
Thursday, January 12th, 2012 @ The Globe, Brisbane, AU
Friday, January 13th, 2012 @ The Sandringham Hotel, Sydney, AU
Saturday, January 14th, 2012 @ The East Brunswick Club, Melbourne, AU
Sunday, January 15th, 2012 @ The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart, AU
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 @ The Kings Arms Tavern, Auckland, NZ
Friday, January 20th, 2012 @ The Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood, AU
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
'European Connexus Conjuration Tour 2012' Dates Announced
ABSU, IMPIETY and SPECIAL GUEST
presented by Rock Hard
Friday, April 6th, 2012 - Norway Oslo @ Inferno Fest (ABSU only)
Saturday, April 7th, 2012 - Switzerland @ Winterthur Salzhaus
Sunday, April 8th, 2012 - France Paris @ Glazart
Monday, April 9th, 2012 - Belgium Antwerpen @ Trix
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 - UK Manchester @ Moho
Wednessay, April 11th, 2012 - Ireland Dublin @ The Pint
Thusday, April 12th, 2012 - UK London @ Underworld
Friday, April 13th, 2012 - Germany Oberhausen @ Helvete
Saturday, April 14th, 2012 - Germany Lichtenfels @ Ragnarök Fest (ABSU only)
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