I can understand people saying this is rubbish. It's not easy to listen, it doesn't follows standard music rules, it's weird... and to some lucky people who really understands... it's BEAUTIFUL!!! I remember buying La Masquerade Infernale and thinking "what the hell is this?!?!"... Then I had to settle up my mind and listened to it again, and once again... and finally I got into the masterpiece it is. And after that Arcturus kept doing great albums that will last for eternity!!
Yeah same here! After loving Aspera Hiems Symphonia I bought the masquerade and was disappointed and puzzled by its weirdness and after a few listening and getting accustomed I really loved it especially the weirdest one: Chaos Path which is as the title promised, very chaotic! ^_^
Totally truth! They need to be more famous to keep doing great music, unfortunately when a band become really famous change everything, see Dimmu Borgir case, just an example.
I loved this group. Dimmi Burgers kicked out the best rhythm section they ever had in Vortex and Mustis and it serves them right that they've fallen into obscurity in the us now.
mmmmh... I'd still say Bfuce Dickinson, or King Diamond. And we shouldn't forget Dio or Halford. They all have outstanding voices too (especially Bruce and King, to me)
Agreed, it’s criminal how underrated these guys are. They inspire me so hard when I’m writing, happiest accident five years ago when I first discovered them.
I remember listening to this album for the first time, years ago... "Woohoo" I said to myself "this stuff's weird, do I really like it?". Hell, I do. I did then and I do still. ;)
Well, Wolf's Lair Abyss is the most brutal release that Mayhem has ever released :D It's EP from 1997.. You can find songs from here TH-cam.. Songs are like: I Am Thy Labyrinth, Fall of Seraphs, Ancient Skin and Symbols of Bloodswords... That "album" kills every Mayhem-album in the brutalness imo :P Also, Grand Declaration of War and Chimera are great, too..
This dead orchestra Play on instruments Strung with the fibres Of my mind And skeletons dance They have no voice And no complaint But I am still flesh And will not serve You vampire fools Bringing you life By invoking dead I'm tired of telling stories With this ghostvoice of mine So you can say you don't Believe in ghosts You drink me animal Wasted on my madness Leaving me blank and empty But tonight I'm Houdini Gonna kill my shadow Penetrate your sanctum See your loss Through your eyes And laugh as two You not knowing why And wanting to die
I love how Sverd Steinar has never been in the spotlight. He's probably one of the top 4 metal composers in Norway and you wouldn't be able to pick him out of a lineup. Dude needs a lot more recognition. Masquerade Infernale was maybe the best thing to come out of Norway in the nineties (besides perhaps Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk).
As much as I deeply love the way Arcturus sounds live with Vortex, I'd almost kill to hear them live with Garm because I've always wanted to see/watch something of him doing live that was metal.
I just saw Arcturus live in Finland. It was a magical moment. There was art hippies and hipsters dancing around but at least it was easier to get closer the stage. They only had one guitarist but the show went perfectly.
Сорочка у него классная. В древнерусском стиле.)))) Vortex красава. Обожаю его голос. И музыка у этой группы очень необычная. Раньше никогда ее не слышал.
The real fans know just who he is and what he's done, I don't think too much of the editing on this DVD either but I think it's still one of the best music DVD's ever recorded.
If I am not mistaken too, in concerts they use an echoing thing on his mic, much like can be done in programs such as Ventrillo or other studio programs. In order to do stuff like that though you still need a good voice to base it off of, and that voice is Vortex's.
this is King- Finally someone bends the rules of metal music... not a little , but alot. I bought the Aspheia cd and thought " creative well made black metal" ... then bought the Masq. inf. cd... and sheesh was close to throw it after nearest old person i could see. but after a few listens, it all became clear - theese sods are truly amazing, and can really change your mood into and out of total Chaos- they write & sing in a toungue unknown.. they are truly gods.
Skjorte i sin super. I den gamle russiske stilen .)))) Vortex trollmann. Jeg elsker stemmen hans. Og musikken i denne gruppen er svært uvanlig. Tidligere hadde aldri blitt hørt.
@ZuoLuoT Indeed,part of the show,arcturus look like themselves,and thats another thing to like about them,besides the music,thats just the most inspired I have ever seen,true musicians!!
hehe i know stuff about hellhammer, a friend of mine remember when everybody dressed in black and tried to be as evil as posible he didnt care, always being himself, dressing in these training pants and sneakers, and was a realy nice guy
For all of you who didn't noticed that the audio track is 0,5 seconds premating....... I uploaded the video with synchronous video and audio track!! watch?v=sg8IVN0XI8c Enjoy!!
Hmm - you're right. I was thinking of the part in The Insight and the Catharsis (by far my favorite of vortex's parts), but i see that's on Spiritual Black Dimensions, not Enthrone Darkness Triumphant.
o wow that beginning is rly epic, vortex reminds me of like some big giant or king or something breaking out into song and with the costumes its even more epic
@pepepito3000 they are active, they started up agai in 2010 after Vortex got kicked from dimmu and he is their current vocalist, they are booked for some music festivals in 2011
Well Vortex actually became known in La Masquerade Infernale, where he sang 3 songs with Arcturus in 1997. So he belonged to Arcturus before joining DB in 1999. he also was Borknagar's singer before he went to DB. That's for the history ^^ The DVD was recorded in 2006 though, so he was in DB back then.
so strange... never heard of them before... this is a so strange kind of metal i think... awesome, this song is awesome... i will look for more by them
Keep it civil folks, we all have different opinions, just respect each other's thoughts about the music. Music's a feeling, we can't have the same feelings. Peace, and viva Arcturus !
@malicecreep The comparasion between Arcturus and Dimmu Borgir is made because the lead singer and drummer, ICS Vortex and Hellhammer, were in both bands. Not saying i see the comparasion, just clearing a lil confusion.
@000metalhead000 y ofc we know kollias and btw he is from my country But never compare a mortal drummer(kollias)with an immortal God(hellhammer) its unfair for both kollias is still young in drumming and that kind of music and hell is a veteran that ages seems to pass through and dont affect him
@Gatitasecsii I see what you're saying in terms of Vortex's vocals in comparison to Garm's work with the band, but Arcturus is Avant-garde, "disorder" is prominent in most if not ALL Avant-garde.
@vikingshred Vortex was in this band just for substitute Garm....again, but Arcturus is not active anymore, i think that Vortex was just like 3-4 years with Arcturus, and he record and album with them and this DVD.
@dyingfetusfan Probably so he can hear himself better. The monitors on that stage might not be loud enough, or his hearing may be a bit shot. Push your finger against your ear and talk, you'll notice you can hear yourself alot better.
I like this live version better than the studio version. Simply because this flows better, especially around 3:33. And I also love his higher vocals on this live version. Being somewhat whimsical and child-ish makes it creepy, but a good kind :) And no, just because you don't like this song or band doesn't mean you're a bad person, you just have different musical tastes, fair doos. However, coming onto this video to negatively comment, does. Nothing you say in reply will change that fact.
wow you really dont like this? thats a shame, i love this band since ever i heard it and been addicted to it since ever, i just love the sound, man its really good, i just wish they made more albums like le masquerade infernale and i cant wait til they start playing music again as vortex said an alien told him 2011 is a lucky number for arcturus
That´s good, at least you are one of those rar, hard to find people who are respectful and kind. Its a pity you don´t like this band but as you said, there´s something for everyone. Bless you, have a nice day!
@weedmachine666 I love Pantera, didn't actually fall in love with Darkthrone, but Arcturus was simply love at first hearing (started with Aspera Hiems Symfonia). Not All people dig things so out of line... but they are really rewarding to those who do, as you can see from most comments here.
Yah, remeber i go hold of he's phone number when i was like 10 or so.. Remeber i called him and he spoke to me and my friend for like 45 minutes or so ^^, seemd like a nice guy, and hes the best on the drums man!
I can understand people saying this is rubbish. It's not easy to listen, it doesn't follows standard music rules, it's weird... and to some lucky people who really understands... it's BEAUTIFUL!!! I remember buying La Masquerade Infernale and thinking "what the hell is this?!?!"... Then I had to settle up my mind and listened to it again, and once again... and finally I got into the masterpiece it is. And after that Arcturus kept doing great albums that will last for eternity!!
Yeah same here! After loving Aspera Hiems Symphonia I bought the masquerade and was disappointed and puzzled by its weirdness and after a few listening and getting accustomed I really loved it especially the weirdest one: Chaos Path which is as the title promised, very chaotic! ^_^
This is a perfect masterpiece
Still a sick listen
Only music illiterate's would say this is rubbish.
@@sallybarnes2946Pretentious, pompous and ridiculous.
This band is sadly so underrated... :(
Why sadly? This way, mainstream demand can't fuck it up! Being nieche is good!
Totally truth! They need to be more famous to keep doing great music, unfortunately when a band become really famous change everything, see Dimmu Borgir case, just an example.
Yeah if it goes mainstream or even close, you know it sucks haha
It's my favourite band.
Back when they broke out the underground lapped them up. They were legit to everyone.
Not only do they change their reality, they change ours too. They are great artists.
I loved this group. Dimmi Burgers kicked out the best rhythm section they ever had in Vortex and Mustis and it serves them right that they've fallen into obscurity in the us now.
How can he sing so high??? Damn, he is a giant with a Tenor voice. For me he has the best voice in Metal.
mmmmh... I'd still say Bfuce Dickinson, or King Diamond. And we shouldn't forget Dio or Halford. They all have outstanding voices too (especially Bruce and King, to me)
Dio for me has the best voice in Metal but Dickinson, Halford... Mmm, no, their vocal range it's not so high.
I think I.C.S. VORTEX is the best one of all of them, cause he really sounds like a Tenor with singing education. It's my opinion.
Hey Martin Klaus O. Is Vortex the best one.
Ok
I need that red hat. It has confused me for years!
P4nzerk93 I have one exactly like it. Bought it at a thrift store for $2
@@kevinmd1974 any links ?
@@sandromage3686 sorry, dude. I was just joking.
@@kevinmd1974 YOU ARE PURE EVIL
@@sandromage3686 sorry fellow Arcturus fan.
Agreed, it’s criminal how underrated these guys are. They inspire me so hard when I’m writing, happiest accident five years ago when I first discovered them.
This is inspiration!..Hellhammer is probably the best drummer in the extreme metal scene
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I remember listening to this album for the first time, years ago... "Woohoo" I said to myself "this stuff's weird, do I really like it?". Hell, I do. I did then and I do still. ;)
DO YOU STILL THO??
I do.
@@lefterismandilas4903 Well well, eleven years passed and I STILL DO.
Damn, I'm not developing at all ;)
Don't care what anybody has to say about this band...... They kick ass & they are unique... This DVD shows just how good they are live...
Well, Wolf's Lair Abyss is the most brutal release that Mayhem has ever released :D It's EP from 1997.. You can find songs from here TH-cam.. Songs are like: I Am Thy Labyrinth, Fall of Seraphs, Ancient Skin and Symbols of Bloodswords... That "album" kills every Mayhem-album in the brutalness imo :P Also, Grand Declaration of War and Chimera are great, too..
This dead orchestra
Play on instruments
Strung with the fibres
Of my mind
And skeletons dance
They have no voice
And no complaint
But I am still flesh
And will not serve
You vampire fools
Bringing you life
By invoking dead
I'm tired of telling stories
With this ghostvoice of mine
So you can say you don't
Believe in ghosts
You drink me animal
Wasted on my madness
Leaving me blank and empty
But tonight
I'm Houdini
Gonna kill my shadow
Penetrate your sanctum
See your loss
Through your eyes
And laugh as two
You not knowing why
And wanting to die
I love how Sverd Steinar has never been in the spotlight. He's probably one of the top 4 metal composers in Norway and you wouldn't be able to pick him out of a lineup. Dude needs a lot more recognition. Masquerade Infernale was maybe the best thing to come out of Norway in the nineties (besides perhaps Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk).
MrDaoJones debatable,what do you say about Covenant’s “Nexus Polaris”?
@@mrtrashguy5111 A classic album. Great even, but not as innovative at the time as the others I mentioned.
arcturus es una banda mamalona muy original y con mucha imaginacion en lo que hace la verdad una chingonada .
They're not pretending to be different. It's called having fun and putting on a good show.
This is a avant-garde metal?
As much as I deeply love the way Arcturus sounds live with Vortex, I'd almost kill to hear them live with Garm because I've always wanted to see/watch something of him doing live that was metal.
Listen to Ulver in the 90s the band of Garm "The voice"
@@fernandofigueredo9946 Absolutely love Ulver, and I know there's a pretty old video of them live from the early 90's floating around on here.
@@IStillJustLikeCats 😆 hugs master 😎 Garm is the ligth
His vocals undertook lots of effects while he was recording with Dimmu... Here you can truelly appreciate his talent! :)
Vortex has one of the most impressive pitch and style ranges of any vocalist I've ever ever heard!
I just saw Arcturus live in Finland. It was a magical moment. There was art hippies and hipsters dancing around but at least it was easier to get closer the stage. They only had one guitarist but the show went perfectly.
nothing can top thier first album. I wish they did more black metal
I haven't listen to this in for ever. This is still an amazing song and no one can change my mind about it!
THE BEST, the "u u u" part at the end is marvelous.
Сорочка у него классная. В древнерусском стиле.)))) Vortex красава. Обожаю его голос. И музыка у этой группы очень необычная. Раньше никогда ее не слышал.
What are you talking about? It gets better every moment.
This is great, they kick the ass off of Dimmu.
I hear similarities to Finntroll at the beginning
The real fans know just who he is and what he's done, I don't think too much of the editing on this DVD either but I think it's still one of the best music DVD's ever recorded.
When I heard this for the first time I was like "wtf is this?!" Now I am ashamed for what I thought. Simply amazing.
I remember my dad playing this CD for me all the time when I was like 4. The nostalgia is real!
Arcturus at their best.. sick genius..
Hellhammer is playing the drums and ICS Vortex (Bassist and backup singer of Dimmu Borgir) is the singer. :)
love hellhammer's mask
If I am not mistaken too, in concerts they use an echoing thing on his mic, much like can be done in programs such as Ventrillo or other studio programs. In order to do stuff like that though you still need a good voice to base it off of, and that voice is Vortex's.
Black Metal All - Star Team 2006 !! MVP Sverd, Best Dunk of the night Hellhammer
I saw on metal fest 2013, in My country Chile wow the sound perfect.
If I had one wish it would be the ability to listen to all the music I keep finding. I mean come on now ICS Vortex and this band fucking amazing.
How many bands can sound this good live? they even sound better!
SPACE pirates! I love when Simen walks up to the mic.
I think this is kinda different, and that's why I like it! Really good!!!
this is King- Finally someone bends the rules of metal music... not a little , but alot. I bought the Aspheia cd and thought " creative well made black metal" ... then bought the Masq. inf. cd... and sheesh was close to throw it after nearest old person i could see. but after a few listens, it all became clear - theese sods are truly amazing, and can really change your mood into and out of total Chaos- they write & sing in a toungue unknown.. they are truly gods.
Skjorte i sin super. I den gamle russiske stilen .)))) Vortex trollmann. Jeg elsker stemmen hans. Og musikken i denne gruppen er svært uvanlig. Tidligere hadde aldri blitt hørt.
It sounds happy to me hehe
Some of the people posting in this and the uploader are suprisingly tolerant and open minded compared to the rest of youtube, congrats to you guys
No doubt these gentlemen have had alien contact.
ARTE apreciable no para cualquiera 🖤
Amazing band, and yes, hellhammer is one of the original members.
I'd love to listen to Vortex singing some Tiny Tim songs.
ATTENTION EVERYONE! ARCTURUS HAS REUNITED AND HAS RELEASED A NEW ALBUM! SPREAD THE WORD LIKE HELL FIRE SPREADS! XD
Oh holy Shit! I'll be waiting for that Masterpiece! Arcturus!
I love this band!
@ZuoLuoT Indeed,part of the show,arcturus look like themselves,and thats another thing to like about them,besides the music,thats just the most inspired I have ever seen,true musicians!!
Look the power of keyboard 2:03 O.o
Powerfull strings ❤️❤️❤️
Confirmed Arcturus reuinion. Only show scheduled so far is in Atlanta at ProgPower USA.
Such a good trip
hehe i know stuff about hellhammer, a friend of mine remember when everybody dressed in black and tried to be as evil as posible he didnt care, always being himself, dressing in these training pants and sneakers, and was a realy nice guy
Arcturus are reunitimg in 2011 so its just a couple days left....this...is freaken AWESOME
For all of you who didn't noticed that the audio track is 0,5 seconds premating.......
I uploaded the video with synchronous video and audio track!!
watch?v=sg8IVN0XI8c
Enjoy!!
one could argue the vocals and drumming are the finest bits about this band.
Vlw amigo a 11 anos esqutei essa música no seu canal
pvt gladson essa música é do caralho mesmo viu pqp
One of the best bands ever!!! One of its kind for sure! One and ONLY!!!🤘🤘🤘🤡☠️💀🖤😎🎉🎉🎉🙏⭐️❄️💎🥃🥃
a perfect band with the best clean black vocals :D ICS vortex \m/
Hmm - you're right. I was thinking of the part in The Insight and the Catharsis (by far my favorite of vortex's parts), but i see that's on Spiritual Black Dimensions, not Enthrone Darkness Triumphant.
Awesome awesome! Talent and quality.... nothing more to add!
o wow that beginning is rly epic, vortex reminds me of like some big giant or king or something breaking out into song and with the costumes its even more epic
That riff at the beginning... that's like the coolest thing i have ever heard :D:D
@pepepito3000 they are active, they started up agai in 2010 after Vortex got kicked from dimmu and he is their current vocalist, they are booked for some music festivals in 2011
last recording lineup:
vocals: Simen Hestæs [Borknagar, Dimmu Borgir]
bass: Hugh Steven James Mingay (Skoll) [Ulver, Ved Buens Ende]
keyboards: Steinar Sverd Johnsen [The Kovenant]
drums: Jan Axel Von Blomberg (Hellhammer)[Dimmu Borgir, xxxx, The Kovenant, Mayhem, Mezzerschmitt, Thorns, Troll, Winds]
former members:
vocals: Kristoffer Rygg (Garm) [Borknagar, Head Control System, Ulver]
guitars: Tomas Haugen (Samoth) [Burzum, Emperor, Gorgoroth, Satyricon, Scum, Zyklon]
first time I hear this guys
and I love it !!
If they return in 2011 I must see them !
Arcturus Is one of the best. And this is a kickass! song!!!
the most amazing metal band ever!!
Well Vortex actually became known in La Masquerade Infernale, where he sang 3 songs with Arcturus in 1997. So he belonged to Arcturus before joining DB in 1999. he also was Borknagar's singer before he went to DB. That's for the history ^^
The DVD was recorded in 2006 though, so he was in DB back then.
so strange... never heard of them before... this is a so strange kind of metal i think... awesome, this song is awesome... i will look for more by them
Do u still listen to them?
Arcturus are absolutly Genius. The best band in the world
Aspera Hiems Symfonia is one of the best metal albums ever.
very excelent done!!! I love this guys :)
Keep it civil folks, we all have different opinions, just respect each other's thoughts about the music. Music's a feeling, we can't have the same feelings. Peace, and viva Arcturus !
i fully support this band for having great music and delivering lulz at the same time
@malicecreep The comparasion between Arcturus and Dimmu Borgir is made because the lead singer and drummer, ICS Vortex and Hellhammer, were in both bands. Not saying i see the comparasion, just clearing a lil confusion.
@000metalhead000 y ofc we know kollias and btw he is from my country But never compare a mortal drummer(kollias)with an immortal God(hellhammer) its unfair for both kollias is still young in drumming and that kind of music and hell is a veteran that ages seems to pass through and dont affect him
I love the guy with the red hat with thorns sticking out. lol he's badass.
Vortex is a great singer, not many can falsetto like that
@Gatitasecsii I see what you're saying in terms of Vortex's vocals in comparison to Garm's work with the band, but Arcturus is Avant-garde, "disorder" is prominent in most if not ALL Avant-garde.
Snare sound is great
just listen to that voice...briliant
@vikingshred Vortex was in this band just for substitute Garm....again, but Arcturus is not active anymore, i think that Vortex was just like 3-4 years with Arcturus, and he record and album with them and this DVD.
@dyingfetusfan Probably so he can hear himself better. The monitors on that stage might not be loud enough, or his hearing may be a bit shot. Push your finger against your ear and talk, you'll notice you can hear yourself alot better.
Arcturus is Coming BACK! That's right dudes! Check Vortex's MySpace webpage!
They're doing a concert in USA in 2011
Despite others opinion, for me this is an excellent band.
Yep, this cd is absolutely incredible.
Simen Hestnæs walked into the guitarstore i work in :) he`s a tall dude, bit of a "rockstar" though.
2.02 is tall for you? That's a giant for me.
Anybody who knows who he is probably kisses his ass because of how good he is.
That Hellhammer of the legendary Mayhem fame is case you don't know boy......
awesome, they've always been avant-garde for sure. My Angel will always be a great piece in my eyes.
I like this live version better than the studio version. Simply because this flows better, especially around 3:33. And I also love his higher vocals on this live version. Being somewhat whimsical and child-ish makes it creepy, but a good kind :)
And no, just because you don't like this song or band doesn't mean you're a bad person, you just have different musical tastes, fair doos. However, coming onto this video to negatively comment, does. Nothing you say in reply will change that fact.
wow you really dont like this? thats a shame, i love this band since ever i heard it and been addicted to it since ever, i just love the sound, man its really good, i just wish they made more albums like le masquerade infernale and i cant wait til they start playing music again as vortex said an alien told him 2011 is a lucky number for arcturus
Hellhammer and vortex = legendary musicians!
That´s good, at least you are one of those rar, hard to find people who are respectful and kind. Its a pity you don´t like this band but as you said, there´s something for everyone.
Bless you, have a nice day!
Sicked yet wicked ... great song!
Huhuhuuhuhu-huuhuuuuhuhuhuuuhuuuu ... ^^
This is perfect in every way.
Never got the chance to see them live :(
Let's hope they reunites!
la masquerade infernal too good.👍🤘
@weedmachine666 I love Pantera, didn't actually fall in love with Darkthrone, but Arcturus was simply love at first hearing (started with Aspera Hiems Symfonia). Not All people dig things so out of line... but they are really rewarding to those who do, as you can see from most comments here.
Yah, remeber i go hold of he's phone number when i was like 10 or so.. Remeber i called him and he spoke to me and my friend for like 45 minutes or so ^^, seemd like a nice guy, and hes the best on the drums man!