Artica

The Profile

Artica is an Italian group noted for gothic metal with atmospheric and dark wave elements. The 2006 album Plastic Terror features multilingual lyrics (English, Italian, German) and blends aggressive guitars with melancholic keyboards.

A review notes Artica had about a decade of experience by 2006 and that Plastic Terror includes 11 tracks with two in Italian and one in German.

A single review takes on Artica’s 2006 album Plastic Terror: a gothic metal effort with atmospheric keyboards and occasional dark wave touches. Lyrics span English, Italian, and German across 11 tracks. Highlights include Black Eyes, the title track, Ocean, and The Deserter, while the Italian cuts face criticism. Verdict: decent, not a masterpiece.