---
title: "Arcturus"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/arcturus"
genre: "Avant-Garde Metal"
formed: 1990
---

# Arcturus

**Arcturus** is a avant-garde metal band, active 1990 to present.

Arcturus is a Norwegian avant-garde/progressive metal band formed in 1991. They have continuously experimented throughout their career, drawing influences and incorporating elements from a wide range of musical styles, including black metal and classical music, while maintaining their roots as a metal outfit. The band wears what are described as "flamboyant" costumes by Kenny Schticky of MetalSucks, who described their style as "an acquired taste".

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcturus_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Arcturus |
| Genre | Avant-Garde Metal |
| Parent genre | Metal |
| Origin | Oslo |
| Formed | 1990 |
| Releases in catalog | 8 |

## Genres

[Avant-Garde Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/avant-garde-metal) · [Progressive Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/progressive-metal) · [Black Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/black-metal) · [Symphonic Black Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/symphonic-black)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Hellhammer](https://themetalnet.com/musician/hellhammer) | Drums (drum set) | 1990 to present | Current |
| [Hugh Mingay](https://themetalnet.com/musician/hugh-mingay) | Electric bass guitar | 1995 to present | Current |
| [Simen Hestnæs](https://themetalnet.com/musician/simen-hestn-s) | Lead vocals | 2005 to present | Current |
| [Steinar Sverd Johnsen](https://themetalnet.com/musician/steinar-sverd-johnsen) | Keyboard, Electric guitar | 1990 to present | Current |
| [Knut Magne Valle](https://themetalnet.com/musician/knut-magne-valle) | Electric guitar | 1995 to present | Current |
| [Samoth](https://themetalnet.com/musician/samoth) | Electric bass guitar, Electric guitar | 1993 to 1994 | Former |
| [Marius Vold](https://themetalnet.com/musician/marius-vold) | Lead vocals, Electric bass guitar | 1990 to 1992 | Former |
| [Carl August Tidemann](https://themetalnet.com/musician/carl-august-tidemann) | Electric guitar | 1995 to 1995 | Former |
| [Garm](https://themetalnet.com/musician/garm) | Lead vocals | 1993 to 2003 | Former |
| [Tore Moren](https://themetalnet.com/musician/tore-moren) | Electric guitar | 2003 to 2007 | Former |
| [Dag Falang Gravem](https://themetalnet.com/musician/dag-falang-gravem) | Electric bass guitar | 2001 to 2002 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1991 | [My Angel](https://themetalnet.com/album/271fa015-8f9e-3d61-8e17-d582c351a2ee) | EP |
| 1994 | [Constellation](https://themetalnet.com/album/4cb85465-6155-3a48-8d70-fad1b65d5c9c) | EP |
| 1996 | [Aspera hiems symfonia](https://themetalnet.com/album/28ceee30-b86b-3967-bcf7-48c458cd373c) | Album |
| 1997 | [La Masquerade infernale](https://themetalnet.com/album/38945cf4-c987-3311-b414-ba786b598a7e) | Album |
| 1999 | [Reconstellation](https://themetalnet.com/album/95053ae9-c390-31f7-8c3d-a6fbe0cae3f0) | EP |
| 2002 | [The Sham Mirrors](https://themetalnet.com/album/d44a9e9a-7137-346a-ad81-082a933689f7) | Album |
| 2005 | [Sideshow Symphonies](https://themetalnet.com/album/66a7b6f7-19e2-3823-9b6d-f63a36221dcd) | Album |
| 2015 | [Arcturian](https://themetalnet.com/album/0c2ca991-81f3-4f11-9944-16e27f0fce67) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Borknagar](https://themetalnet.com/band/borknagar) (listened together)
- [Dimmu Borgir](https://themetalnet.com/band/dimmu-borgir) (listened together)
- [Emperor](https://themetalnet.com/band/emperor) (listened together)
- [Ulver](https://themetalnet.com/band/ulver) (listened together)
- [Enslaved](https://themetalnet.com/band/enslaved) (listened together)
- [Agalloch](https://themetalnet.com/band/agalloch) (listened together)
- [Immortal](https://themetalnet.com/band/immortal) (listened together)
- [Satyricon](https://themetalnet.com/band/satyricon) (listened together)
- [Ihsahn](https://themetalnet.com/band/ihsahn) (listened together)
- [Anathema](https://themetalnet.com/band/anathema-20aa23e3) (listened together)
- [Rotting Christ](https://themetalnet.com/band/rotting-christ) (listened together)
- [Behemoth](https://themetalnet.com/band/behemoth) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Arcturus/292
- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcturusnorway
- youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7HK8tImk1M4aBPCntiNqw
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UGvFl1tJ49Co99gaXZH9Z
- bandcamp: https://arcturus-no.bandcamp.com/
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/8337
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/no/artist/78495012
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcturus_norway/

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/arcturus](https://themetalnet.com/band/arcturus). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt