Who are the actual members of Absu?

[Goatvulva]

I've heard rumours that Absu will continue after all, with a guitarist named Kashaptu and Shaftiel.
What's going on in teh Absu Camp?
i tried the Web site but There's nothing really new on it!

[satanic victory]

im not sure ,havent heard anything either .

[Vex Loser]

As of right now, I'm pretty sure that Russ is the only member but I know that he has plans to resurrect Absu at some point with an entirely new lineup.

[Lord Krieg]

Yeah, right now its just Proscriptor (Russ). Any future plans are in his hands as he has remained very quiet about it. Although I expect to hear some more about the future soon with the release of "MOM: 1991-2001" next week - we should see some interviews come up soon.

[devil spell]

what about Mezzadurus??
It's a pitty he never joined Absu as a permanent member, he would fit the best!

[Wargoat]

On the Absu myspace, the blog which tells about the live EP, there is a mention of the lineup being unvelied in January, which obviously didn't happen.

[deathmetaljunkie]

^ yeah, too bad

[MadTinus]

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72771

ABSU: New Lineup, Album Details Revealed - May 17, 2007

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

"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.

[Excrementor]

Great news, sounds like this new stuff will be fantastic! Glad to see the return of the old logo as well, that one was my favourite.