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A Forest of Stars

Musical Group
Forfans of experimental and avant-garde black metal, listeners who appreciate gothic/victorian aesthetics, and readers interested in theatrical, folk-influenced metal.
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The Profile

British avant-garde black metal group known for Victorian stage personas, theatrical presentation and blending black metal with folk, gothic and psychedelic elements. Formed in 2006.

Reviews note the band's Victorian-era aesthetic and stage names such as "Mister Curse", "The Gentleman" and "The Resurrectionist". Guest violin on Opportunistic Thieves of Spring credited to Katie Stone of My Dying Bride in a review.

DeBaser reviews praise A Forest of Stars for merging black metal with Victorian theatricality, folk instruments and psychedelic/psycho-gothic atmospheres. Opportunistic Thieves of Spring and A Shadowplay for Yesterdays are highlighted for production, compositional growth and striking aesthetics. Reviewers note unusual instrumentation (violin, flute) and a strong conceptual identity.

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