Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001

Absu

Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001

RELEASED: September 12, 2005
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Gold Torques of Uláid 3:52 2. Never Blow Out the Eastern Candle 5:31 3. Stone of Destiny 7:58 4. Immortal Sorcery 3:11 5. Sumerian Sands (The Silence) 3:12 6. Disembodied 3:32 7. …And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh… (including Prelusion to Cythrául) 6:55 8. Akhera Goiti – Akhera Beiti (One Black Opalith for Tomorrow) 7:27 9. Reliquiae Celticae 1:50 10. The Great Battle Moving From Ideal to Actual 3:40 11. Old Tombs at Hochdorf 2:31
Historical Archive
Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001 is a comprehensive compilation album by the American black metal band Absu, showcasing their unique blend of mythological themes, occult elements, and aggressive musicality. The album spans a decade of the band's work, capturing their evolution from raw black metal to a more complex sound that incorporates elements of thrash and progressive metal. The compilation features tracks that highlight the band's intricate musicianship, lyrical depth, and a distinctive aesthetic that has influenced many in the underground metal scene. Absu's fusion of mythology and metal has garnered a cult following, solidifying their place in the genre's history.