Arcturus -Aspera Hiems Symfonia -Prophecy LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 To Thou Who Dwellest In The Night

1.2 Wintry Grey

1.3 Whence ; Whither Goest The Wind

1.4 Raudt Og Svart

1.5 The Bodkin ; The Quietus (...To Reach The Stars)

1.6 Du Nordavind

1.7 Fall Of Man

1.8 Naar Kulda Tar (Frostnettenes Prolog)

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.. Symfonia

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Despite their audible black roots, ARCTURUS clearly begged to differ by daring to experiment and adding an avant-garde twist with strange sonorous vocals complementing those piercing shrieks, Sverd's cinematic keyboards, the technical guitar solos, and more elements that to this day mark the band from Oslo as progressive innovators. - .. SYMFONIA

Gatefold LP (black vinyl) incl. Padded inner sleeve and protection sleeve. Following their early EPs "My Angel" (1991) and "Constellation" (1994), Arcturus finally released their debut album "Aspera Hiems Symfonia" in 1996. The Norwegians derived their name from the brightest star of the Northern hemisphere and were obviously influenced by the massively expanding black metal scene of their homeland. Already featuring such well-known protagonists as ULVER's Garm and MAYHEM's Hellhammer, the line-up on "Aspera Hiems Symfonia" saw Samoth replaced by excellent guitarist Carl August Tidemann and outstanding ULVER bass player Hugh "Skoll" Mingay also joining the band. Despite their audible black roots, Arcturus clearly begged to differ by daring to experiment and adding an avant-garde twist with strange sonorous vocals complementing those piercing shrieks, Sverd's cinematic keyboards, the technical guitar solos, and more elements that to this day mark the band from Oslo as progressive innovators.

Gatefold, 140 gram, A2 poster, 300 copies on transparent green.

"Aspera Hiems Symfonia" is the groundbreaking debut album by Norwegian avant-garde metal band Arcturus, now available in a high-quality LP format from Prophecy Productions. Originally released in 1996, this record stands as a milestone in atmospheric black metal, blending symphonic elements with progressive structures and haunting melodies. The LP edition offers audiophiles an immersive listening experience that captures every nuance of Arcturus?s innovative soundscape. Prophecy Productions, renowned for their dedication to exceptional releases within the dark and experimental music genres, ensures top-notch pressing quality and packaging. Arcturus has carved out a unique niche within the extreme metal scene since their formation in 1991. Featuring members from other legendary Norwegian acts such as Mayhem and Ulver, they are celebrated for pushing genre boundaries with each release. "Aspera Hiems Symfonia" remains one of their most influential works?praised for its originality and atmosphere?and set the stage for later acclaimed albums like "La Masquerade Infernale." With this LP reissue by Prophecy Productions?a label known for supporting visionary artists like Empyrium and Alcest?fans can rediscover or newly appreciate this essential piece of avant-garde metal history.

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PPCY260.1

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