Disc One:

Contains: rarities and alternate versions and tracks taken from their albums: The Temples of Offal, And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh and unreleased tracks from Hallstattian Swords.

Just throughout these 4 different segments of the disc, there are many noticeable changes. For example, on the rarities/alternate version, Sir Ronnie Trent covers the vocals and does a great job doing so. I think the reason I like him is because he has a very unique voice, which stands out from Shaftiel's vocals. Also, I can understand what he's saying and he isn't just growling and mumbling everything. Going to The Temples of Offal, we see a different vocalist and drummer. Out goes Ronnie Trent and in comes Shaftiel who is one of the band's guitar players, so he's not really new in the sense that he's new to the band, just new to singing for the band. You can also hear Benbow's playing on the Temples of Offal tracks. With And Shineth Unto the Cold Cometh, comes to see the band's uniform lineup. The now three piece ABSU has Proscriptor on drums, Equitant on guitar and Shaftiel on guitar, bass guitar and vocals.

Disc Two:

Contains: Covers, Live and Unreleased tracks.

First and foremost, I'm really digging the covers. The covers include: Mayhem's "Deathcrush", Possessed's "Swing the Axe", Iron Maiden's "Transylvania" and a previously unreleased version of Destruction's "Bestial Invasion". I'm a big Iron Maiden fan, so it was really nice to hear a song like "Transylvania" being covered. Not to mention that the Destruction cover is probably the best song taken from the second disc. It's amazing! The live tracks are very energetic, all of them aside from "The Coming of War" are previously unreleased. The previously released song "The Coming of War" can be found on Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L collector's edition no. 2 album. "The Thrice is Greatest to Ninnigal" is probably my favorite live track here. Both of the unreleased tracks are rehearsal tracks. "Book of Splendor" and "Tasseomancy" were both recorded live on Halloween on 1993 in Dallas. Both of the instrumental tracks are dark and very deserving to have been released!!

The 8 and a half minute "Book of Splendor" has great dark guitar work, seemingly power chords straight from hell! Every time you think the song is going to end, it continues to come at you without holding anything back. "Tasseomancy" follows closely to 'Book' in almost every way. It's just another enjoyable tune.

There is no doubt in my mind that this album will please any and all ABSU fans. Mythological Occult Metal not only gives you a great perspective of the band's musical outlook and sound, but in a sense, this is ABSU baring it all and giving back to the fans who got them to where they are today.