Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit ABSU have announced the addition of session lead guitarist Vis Crom (pronounced "Vish Krahm") to the group's ranks. He replaces Zawicizuz, who was recently dismissed due to irreconcilable differences.

Says drummer/vocalist Proscriptor of the replacement, "We are extremely thrilled to welcome Vis Crom as the newest touring musician of Absu. He has proven to be a conquering performer and we’re delighted to convey our next live chapters of mythological occult metal with him.”

“I felt it was time to re-evaluate the path of the band in a live aspect," he continues. "Absu's expanding growth, metaphysically and musically speaking, will embark on a journey like nothing we have ever experienced before. One of the main objectives is to never create the same album twice, so one can expect a revolving lineup. Working with Zawicizuz for the past two years has been a prosperous experience and I have the utmost respect for him as my comrade and a superlative musician. I wish him good fortune and success in the future."

Absu will embark on a full European tour beginning in October. Support on the trek will come from Norway’s PANTHEON I, Australia/UK's RAZOR OF OCCAM (featuring members of DESTORYER 666) and ZOROASTER.

October

16 – Steinbruchteater - Darmstadt, Germany
17 -Turock - Esssen, Germany
18 - Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
19 - The Rock - Copenhagen, Denmark
20 - K17 - Berlin, Germany
21 - Z-Bau - Nuremberg, Germany
22 - Conne Island - Leipzig, Germany
23 - K19 - Kassel, Germany
24 - Exit Chmelnice - Prague, Czech Republic
25 - Durer Kert - Budapest, Hungary
26 - Arena - Vienna, Austria
27 - Gala Hala - Ljubljana, Slovenia
28 - Feierwerk - Munich, Germany
29 - Spazio 211 - Turin, Italy
30 - Dynamo Werk 21 - Zurich, Switzerland
31 - Glazart - Paris, France

November

1 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK
2 - Moho Live - Manchester, UK
3 - Underworld - London, UK
4 - Academy 2 - Dublin, Ireland
5 - White Rabbit - Plymouth, UK
6 - JC De Klinker - Aarschot, Belgium
7 - Watt - Rotterdam, Holland

Absu has not embarked on a European tour in over a decade apart from numerous festival appearances this year.

The band's self-titled album was released on February 24th via Candlelight Records. The CD was co- engineered by the band and mixed by none other than J.T. Longoria at Nomad Recording Studio. It was mastered by Proscriptor at his studio Tarot Productions.

Guest musicians on the album include the following:

Ashmedi (MELECHESH)

Blasphemer (ex-MAYHEM, AVA INFERI)

Equitant (ex-Absu, EQUITANT)

David Harbour (Ex-King Diamond)

Michael Harris (DARKOLOGY, MICHAEL HARRIS)

Mindwalker (THE FIRSTBORN)

Nornagest (ENTHRONED)

Vorskaath (ZEMIAL)

Absu last year announced the addition of bassist/co-vocalist Ezezu (ex-PANZRAM) to the group's ranks.