Norwegian avant-garde metal group noted for blending theatrical, symphonic, progressive and electronic elements across acclaimed albums such as La Masquerade Infernale and The Sham Mirrors.

Reviews and DeBaser content mention notable contributors including Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg), Steinar Sverd Johnsen (keyboards), Garm/Krystoffer Rygg (vocals), Simen Hestnæs/ICS Vortex (vocals) and Knut Magne Valle (guitar). The band’s work spans early symphonic black metal to later avant-garde and electronic-tinged releases.

DeBaser reviews present Arcturus as a Norwegian avant-garde metal group celebrated for La Masquerade Infernale and The Sham Mirrors. Critics praise theatrical, symphonic and experimental elements; later releases and live albums are generally well received. Common complaints mention uneven production or mixed compilations.

For:Fans of avant-garde, symphonic and progressive metal; listeners of experimental black metal.

 Let's say it right away. . . the new Arcturus album is yet another masterpiece of their career, an album that can only be "gifted" by a band that counts musical geniuses like Jan Axel Blomberg, Knut Magne Valle, and Steinar Johnsen among its members.

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 The orgasm set to music. The apotheosis. The most sincere representation of Beauty.

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 The most beautiful thing about this album is that it manages to move with every passage, every nuance, every change of atmosphere… it leaves you petrified in front of the CD player, it tears your soul apart!

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 'Disguised Masters' is essentially Garm's whim, a lover of electronics, as he would widely experiment with his Ulver;

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