If you like Scandi progressive-tinged power metal you can do far worse that seek out this release. We can report that their demise was overstated and they have returned to thrill you once more.
Absu: Absu
I am leaving Absu for absolutely last because it's a band that is really tough to review. They don’t really fall into any “normal” categories, besides being vaguely “extreme” metal. They are something extraordinary that will either fill you with dread or excitement when you hear of a release. Its been eight years since their last and this has been eagerly awaited by their rabid fans.
Just in case you wondered how much of a big deal is to have this lot of Texas nutters release something, they managed to rope in members of such heavyweights as Kind Diamond, Mayhem, Melechesh, Firstborn and the mighty Enthroned to come along to help out.
This is dark, deep, occult metal with nods to Celtic, Summerian, and other traditional mythologies. Think of this lot as the extreme metal ZZ Top and you might be somewhere in understanding their reputation. Why haven’t I bothered to mention the songs? Well this is not exactly a band that you need to worry about them. You will either like or loath this slab of intense molten metal.
If you a fan, get it, naturally. If you like your metal extreme and never checked this lot out then it's time you gave 'em a try. Absu is absolutely not for the meek.
Well, that is your lot for this week; enough for you to sink your ears into. As always have a safe and rocking week.
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