2012, they released a single through Adult Swim (Williams Street Records) titled "Hall of the Masters" and later a video was produced for the song, their first official promotional video in 14 years (the previous being "Mannannan" in 1998). This song was later released on a 7-inch EP, titled Telepaths Within Nin-Edin. The band was working on the recording/post production for their next album, titled "Apsu" and it is unclear if the album will ever be released. In 2017, Melissa Moore was fired from the band after coming out as transgender. On January 27, 2020, Absu announced on their Facebook page that they will dissolve Absu after three decades of existence. The decision is, as mentioned in the farewell message. "After meager deliberation and zero remorse, I have decided to dissolve Absu after three decades of existence. Collectively and universally speaking, this decision is finite due to insoluble circumstances, which has led to this ultimate result. No amount of time, exertion, formula or fashion can alter my verdict." In July 2020, it was announced Proscriptor McGovern had disbanded Absu to form a new version of the band called Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû. Discography Albums Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L. (1993) The Sun of Tiphareth (1995) The Third Storm of Cythraul (1997) Tara (2001) Absu (2009) Abzu (2011) EPs The Temples of Offal (7-inch EP, 1992) ...And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh... (7-inch EP, 1995) In the Eyes of Ioldánach (EP, 1998) L'Attaque du Tyran: Toulouse, Le 28 Avril 1997 (7-inch EP, 2007) Split with Demonical (7-inch EP, 2007) Speed n' Spikes No. 2 (split 7-inch EP with Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, 2008) Split with Infernal Stronghold (split 7-inch Flexi EP, 2011) Telepaths Within Nin-Edin (7-inch EP, 2015) Demos Return of the Ancients (1991) Immortal Sorcery (1991) Infinite and Profane Thrones (1992) Promo Tape 1993 (1993) Additional releases In the Visions of Ioldánach (video, 2000) Mythological Occult Metal: 1991–2001 (compilation album, 2005) "Hall of the Masters" (Internet single/video released through Adult Swim's 2012 Single Series) Origin: War and Magick (Compilation of pre-Absu recordings, 2014) Members Final lineup Proscriptor McGovern (Russley Randell Givens) – lead vocals, drums, percussion, mellotron, lyrics, arrangements (1992–2020) Ezezu (Paul Williamson) – bass, backing vocals (2008–2020) Former Shaftiel (Mike Kelly) – guitars, vocals (1990–2003) Equitant Ifernain (Ray Heflin) – guitars, bass (1990–2002) Gary Lindholm – guitars (1990–1992) Daniel Benbow – drums (1990–1992) Daviel Athron Mystica (Dave Ward) – guitars (1992–1993) Black Massith (Brian Artwick)