The biography of the German black metal band Absurd, as detailed on their official website (hordeabsurd.com), chronicles their formation and evolution from 1992 to 2022.

Founded on January 2, 1992, in a small Thuringian town by Sebastian “DMD” Schauseil and Hendrik “JFN” Möbus, Absurd emerged as a response to the New Wave of Black Metal.

The band’s name, inspired by horror B-movies and possibly the band Abruptum, reflected their early fascination with extreme themes.

Initially joined by JFN’s older brother Wolf, who later focused on promoting the band through his fanzine “Infernus,” Absurd recorded early demos like “God’s Death” (1992) and “Death from the Forest” (1993), marked by raw sound and controversial “Satanic” and horror-inspired lyrics.

Their early years were tumultuous, with conflicts at their rehearsal space and a move to a forest cabin, alongside the addition and departure of members like Udo “Damien Thorn” H.

Absurd’s music evolved from Horror Punk influences to a distinctive black metal sound, with albums like “Facta Loquuntur” (1996) and “Asgardsrei” (1999) under DMD’s songwriting.

The band gained notoriety due to the 1993 murder of a teenager by founding members, leading to legal consequences and a hiatus.

Wolf reformed Absurd in 2001 with a new lineup, releasing albums like “Blutgericht” until the band paused in 2012.

In 2017, JFN revived Absurd, leading to performances across Europe and the release of “Schwarze Bande” (2022), which blended the band’s original style with newer elements.

The band’s 30-year history, celebrated with the 2022 box set “Der Ewige Krieg,” reflects their controversial legacy, ideological shifts from Satanism to heroic nihilism, and enduring influence in the black metal scene.