PROPHECY
Date of release: May 01 2026
After releasing their early EPs, My Angel (1991) and Constellation (1994), Norwegian avant-garde metal pioneers Arcturus unveiled their debut full-length album, Aspera Hiems Symfonia, in 1996. The band, named after the brightest star in the Northern Hemisphere, emerged from Norways explosive black metal scene but quickly set themselves apart with their bold, experimental vision. The lineup for Aspera Hiems Symfonia featured prominent figures from the Norwegian extreme metal underground, including Garm (vocals, also of Ulver), Hellhammer (drums, known from Mayhem), and new additions Carl August Tidemann (guitar) and Hugh Skoll Mingay (bass, also of Ulver), replacing Samoth from the earlier EPs. This talented ensemble blended the raw intensity of black metal with progressive and avant-garde elements, creating a sound that was both haunting and innovative.Aspera Hiems Symfonia stands out for its daring departure from traditional black metal. Piercing vocal shrieks coexist with eerie, operatic melodies, while Sverds cinematic keyboards weave atmospheric tapestries. Tidemanns technical guitar solos add a layer of sophistication, and the rhythm section, driven by Hellhammers relentless precision and Skolls dynamic basslines, provides a solid yet adventurous foundation. This fusion of aggressive roots with progressive experimentation-marked by unconventional song structures and a theatrical flair-established Arcturus as trailblazers in the Oslo metal scene and beyond, cementing their legacy as progressive innovators.
Vinyl release of Arcturus - Aspera Hiems Symfonia. Released through PROPHECY and available on LP.
(5689103)
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Cat No: PRO260LPC2
Barcode: 884388895386
Packaging: LP (100g)
| SKU | 5689103 |
| Barcode # | 884388895386 |
| Artist | Arcturus |
| Artist/Author | ARCTURUS |
| Shipping weight | 0.6490kg |
| Format | LP (100g) |
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