Arcturus - La Masquerade Infernale - LP Gatefold

Arcturus - La Masquerade Infernale - LP Gatefold

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    On their sophomore full-length "La Masquerade Infernale" (1997), ARCTURUS took their musical experimenting three ambitious steps further. The Norwegians succeeded in wedding a devilish concept loosely based on the characters of Faust and Mephistopheles with an eclectic range of surreal sound elements into an album that is rightfully considered a prime example of what later came to be known as avant-garde metal. From quoting Edgar Allan Poe in operatic paraphrases by frontman Garm (ULVER) or the additional high notes from the unmistakable I.C.S. Vortex (BORKNAGAR) via the spaced-out electronic samples, classical instrumentation, and an even increased use of psychedelic guitar riffage alongside more "traditional" black and death metal elements. Brilliant guitarist Knut Magne Valle replaced Carl August Tideman, which brought stability to this position of the band's line-up. ARCTURUS aimed dangerously high with "La Masquerade Infernale" – but remarkably pulled off the extremely difficult feat of forging such widely differing elements into a wildly fascinating, over the top listening experience that has stood the test of time and surely deserves to be labelled a "masterpiece".

    Remastered by Knut Magne Valle.

    Side A:
    1. Master Of Disguise / 2. Ad Astra / 3. The Chaos Path / 4. La Masquerade Infernale

    Side B:
    5. Alone / 6. The Throne Of Tragedy / 7. Painting My Horror / 8. Of Nails And Sinners

  • Additional Information

    Band Arcturus
    Title La Masquerade Infernale
    Label Prophecy Productions
    Generic musical style Black Metal
    Detailed musical style Avant Garde Black Metal
    Bar code 0884388726116
    Catalog # PRO261LP
    Release Date 23 Jan 2023
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