Abzu is the sixth and final studio album by American metal band Absu. It was released in 2011 on Candlelight Records. It features new members in the form of guitarist Vis Crom and bassist/vocalist Ezezu; although Ezezu did join the band after the recording of Absu, this is his first studio recording with Absu.[1]

Abzu
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 11, 2011
RecordedMarch to May 2011
GenreBlack metal, thrash metal
Length35:59
LabelCandlelight
ProducerAbsu
Absu chronology
Absu
(2009)
Abzu
(2011)

Track list

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All lyrics are written by Proscriptor

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Earth Ripper"Vis Crom3:48
2."Circles of the Oath"Ezezu5:12
3."Abraxas Connexus"Vis Crom3:53
4."Skrying in the Spirit Vision"Ezezu3:52
5."Ontologically, It Became Time & Space"Ezezu, Vis Crom4:48
6."A Song for Ea"
  • I. E-A
  • II. A Myriad of Portals
  • III. 3rd Tablet
  • IV. Warren of Imhullu
  • V. The Waters– The Denizens
  • VI. E-A" (Reprise)"
Ezezu, Vis Crom, Proscriptor14:26

Personnel

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Absu

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  • Ezezu – bass, mellotron, vocals
  • Vis Crom – electric & acoustic guitars
  • Proscriptor McGovern – drums, percussion, mellotron, vocals

Additional personnel

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Production

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  • Executive production: Candlelight Records
  • Produced & engineered by Absu
  • Mixed by J.T. Longoria[1]
  • Mastered & edited by Proscriptor

References

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  1. ^ a b "ABSU Checks In from Recording Studio". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. April 11, 2011. Retrieved May 7, 2011.