Absu Parts Ways With Guitarist, Zawicizuz, and Announces Replacement

Texas-based mythological occult metal band ABSU has 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 Destroyer 666) and Zoroaster.

Confirmed dates are as follows:

10/16/2009 - Steinbruch Theater – Darmstadt, Germany
10/17/2009 - Turock - Essen, Germany
10/18/2009 - Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
10/19/2009 - The Rock – Copenhagen, Denmark
10/20/2009 - K17 - Berlin, Germany
10/21/2009 - Z-Bau - Nürnberg, Germany
10/22/2009 - Conne Island - Leipzig, Germany
10/23/2009 - K19 - Kassel, Germany
10/24/2009 - Chmelnice – Prague, Czech Rep
10/25/2009 - Durer Kert – Budapest, Hungary
10/26/2009 - Arena – Wien, Austria
10/27/2009 - Gala Hala – Ljubljana, Slovenia
10/28/2009 - Feierwerk - München, Germany
10/29/2009 - Spazio 211 – Turin, Italy
10/30/2009 - Dynamo Werk 21 – Zürich, Switzerland
10/31/2009 - Glazart – Paris, France
11/01/2009 - Rock City – Nottingham, UK
11/02/2009 - Moho Live - Manchester, UK
11/03/2009 - Underworld - London, UK
11/04/2009 - Academy 2 – Dublin, Ireland
11/05/2009 - White Rabbit - Plymouth, UK
11/06/2009 - JH De Klinker – Aarschot, Belgium
11/07/2009 - Watt – Rotterdam, Holland