06/11/2026
OUT NOW! @ ATMF: ABSU – The Temples of Offal / Return of the Ancients 1991 – Remastered 35th Anniversary Edition 2026 (LP/CD/T-Shirt – ATMF CULT018)
This definitive edition commemorates the origins of one of the most visionary and historically significant forces within United States death and black metal.
The labels express profound honor in collaborating with ABSU and in honoring their enduring legacy. The recordings have been newly remastered from the original cassette/DAT sources to augment their sonic impact while preserving the rawness and primordial energy characteristic of the original sessions; no contemporary sterilization has been applied, only an amplification of their ancient power.
New cover artwork, evoking the occult essence of the early period, has been created by Monica Mey. Layout and design responsibilities were undertaken by Equitant and Francesco Gemelli, ensuring a presentation commensurate with this milestone.
Remixing and remastering were performed by Equitant at Agurak Studios, accompanied by detailed liner notes authored by Proscriptor.
Production is limited to 500/180 g LPs (gatefold edition: 250 black vinyl & 250 silver vinyl) and 500 CDs, each accompanied by a sixteen‑page booklet containing lyrics, photographs, and original artwork by Equitant from 1991.
A limited edition T-shirt, with only 150 units produced, has been created to commemorate this event.
The ancient temples thus ascend once more…
Release Date: Digital – World: 6-5-26
Release Date: LP/CD/T-shirt – Europe: 6-10-26
Release Date: LP/CD/T-Shirt – USA: 6-20-26
LP = 11 Tracks, CD & Digital = 15 Tracks (bonus tracks)
Remastered 11 Track LP Version Includes:
The Temples of Offal – Demo II: 1991 (3 Track Original Mix), The Temples of Offal – Demo II: 1991 (3 Track Rough Mix), Return of the Ancients Demo I: 1991 (4 Track Alternate Rehearsal Version) & Immortal Sorcery – Early Rehearsal Version (Azathoth: 1990)
Remastered 15 Track CD Version Includes:
The Temples of Offal – Demo II: 1991 (3 Track Original Mix), The Temples of Offal – Demo II: 1991 (3 Track Rough Mix), Return of the Ancients Demo I: 1991 (4 Track Original Rehearsal Version), Return of the Ancients Demo I: 1991 (4 Track Alternate Rehearsal Version) & Immortal Sorcery – Early Rehearsal Version (Azathoth: 1990)
Order @ ATMF: LP/CD/T-Shirt (Shipping available from Europe & USA)
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T- Shirt USA:
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Order @ Black Montanas Bandcamp: (15 Track Digital Format)
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